Realized this in San Juan

[@LaLidoLoca]

Do you walk or ride when its crazy hot?

[@jeanenewsome1398]

Ride for sure

[@ChristinaSouza45]

I'm hoping to get a taxi to the forts walk around for a bit and then a taxi back to the ports again... Can't wait we leave July 6th on enchanted princess

[@denisleblanc4058]

Ride unless not far

[@LoreeVanderWerf-si8sn]

Ride, not as young as we use to be. lol

[@repunzalrepunzal6063]

Ride. I’m not acclimated. I also am against sweat.

[@korinamoss3581]

My son and I loved San Juan. We didn’t have any agenda. We just worked our way through. Saw old town, which was pretty. Saw some parks and churches, saw a lot of cats which we loved and then came upon that fort. It was a great day.

[@udiar]

Did you find cat street near the capitol? Anytime I go to San Juan for our festivities I love to walk yo cat street.

[@korinamoss3581]

@@udiar You know, I’m not sure! I think we rarely knew where we were, but we enjoyed it all! 😂

[@patriciamorash2763]

Love old San Juan. Always wake up early to watch the approach to the port. It is one of the prettiest entrances to a harbour anywhere, especially love cruising by the forts.

[@lamamacity]

I totally agree.

[@RayRay-to9eu]

I agree also.

[@ParrotplaySix]

We always take the free trolley up the hill and then sightsee our way down.

[@SuperGoatTV]

Mofongo is made with plantains and Trifongo combines mashed fried green plantains, fried sweet plantains, and boiled yuca. I prefer Trifongo with a garlic base sauce and some type of protein like chicken, steak or shrimp

[@jerrysimpson9972]

Bollard is the rounded post, cleat is the "T" or "cow horn", chock is the open hole they pass the mooring line through, and bitt are the pairs of cylinders with a flat plate on the top. 24 years in the Navy, I may never be able to forget this stuff!

[@cynthiasmall3826]

The local coffee is epic!! So much better! Also supports small businesses!

[@msdove61]

Tony I said it before and I will say it again I like watching Cruise News, but I love when you take us along on your adventures!⛴

[@davidkantouth679]

Both forts are part of the National Parks, so don't forget your NP Pass

[@dougb.2627]

Spent a week in PR last year. Love PR. San Juan is definitely the best port of call in the Caribbean imo.

[@HappyBuddhaBoyd]

I would rate it dead last in my list. I have visted 30+ ports.

[@ivan.-p]

I agree SJ is the best in the Caribbean, it is by far the most complete port, you have so many options, can go to a big mall or shop at tourist shops, you can go to the rainforest, you can go to various beaches, you can go to Condado which is a beach town, you can just walk all day in Old SJ that is one of the prettiest and best kept colonial cities in the hemisphere and on top of that Old SJ is packed with culture and history, plus it is really relaxed and charming

[@dougb.2627]

@@HappyBuddhaBoyd I guess there is no accounting for taste. To each their own.

[@gabyz.2585]

@@HappyBuddhaBoyd so you don't like walking, history and a real city. Gotcha.

[@badlandz3442]

@@HappyBuddhaBoydwhy is that where are yo from let me guess from heaven

[@tiffanyi5645]

Aaahhh my motherland is so beautiful!!! Mi Isla de Encanto ❤️❤️ Mi Bella Borinquen 🥹🥹 welcome to the greatest place in the world!!!! 🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷

[@tiffanyi5645]

😬😬 but those prices are kinda yikes! lol definitely recommend trying to go a little bit outside of the immediate cruise port area to get great food/drinks for great prices! 15-20 minute Uber ride will get you to La Placita in Santurce and I promise you won’t regret it!

[@rauljcolon]

Great to see you in my neighborhood. One of my ancestors (3rd great grandfather) was held as a Political Prisoner in 1887 inside of el Morro. The fort has a lot of meaning for me and sort of inspired my love for History. Whenever you visit again? Feel free to reach out and I will be more than happy to show you a few more historial places. Plus give you tips on some local non for profits doing some pretty cool tours conserving our history and super affordable at the $10 range per person.

[@renise011]

I'm taking my son in August, would you mind dropping a few places an 8yr old might enjoy?

[@rauljcolon]

@@renise011 Sure what does your Son like to do?

[@renise011]

@rauljcolon mostly he's looking forward to the beach. He loves building sand stuff and pretending he's the sandman from Spiderman knocking down all the stuff he's built. And I'm sure at least one spiderman toy will make the journey with us to save the day. He likes super heros, dinosaurs and Godzilla. I'd be interested the local non profits doing tours. But really any kid friendly activities. I've seen some hikes to waterfalls that look a bit intense for him. So maybe something beginner friendly.

[@rauljcolon]

@@renise011 If you are coming for a cruise stop for one day and he loves the beach my suggestion would be to take him to Isla Verde Beach which is very close to the port and my daughter’s favorite beach. I use to live on the beach. You tell a cab to take you to Hobbie Beach (takes its name from Hobbie Cats that use to be in the area) in Isla Verde. This beach is also easier to grab a cab or Uber with other places to get a meal, supermarket for any supplies, and even pharmacies. Another option is going to Playa Vacia Talega, this one is more for locals and in the town of Loiza I would say a 25-30 minute drive, the bay there is a bit calmer than Isla Verde. If you want to try some local food on the way to Facia Talega you have Piñones which has some pretty areas to eat. Since it’s August the beaches won’t be as crowded as school starts in early august over here. All beaches in the North are a bit rougher than the south. So please always review water conditions before visiting a beach. But I am sure he could have a great time with his super hero friends at least in the sand. Other options are the Fort el Morro which Tony mentions in the biog. As a kid I loved visiting it and as an adult and a photographer I take my daughter a lot. If you are here for more days I can say you might want to travel around the Island in search for more kid friendly activities. But it seems your son is like my daughter who would choose the beach of everything else.

[@Yeppersss]

Mooring bollards are the post shaped and the T ones are a dock cleats.

[@Karen822]

We've only visited SanJuan on one cruise. The Celebration. We did an excursion, but when we got back from the excursion, I realized all of the cool stuff we missed that was walking distance from the ship! Next time, I'm going to explore more locally near the ship like you did!

[@chrisdarazsi6325]

Brother, your breathing is so much less labored since your surgery! That was no easy walk, so well done. Happy for you that you're healthier. Keep on cruising!

[@miguelagonzalez8401]

Tony, there is also a smaller fort on the other side if the harbor which would cause a crossfire. There is a history of 5 battles: the attack on El Morro in 1595 by Sir Francis Drake; a second attack on El Morro and the city by Sir George Clifford, another Englishman, in 1598; a siege of El Morro by the Dutch in 1625; an invasion by 7,000 British troops and 64 warships under the command of General Ralph Abercromby in 1797; and the bombardment of San Juan by the United States Navy on May 12, 1898 during the Spanish-American War.

[@faithhowe6170]

I love Old San Juan, have been there twice, once as a cruise stop, and then spent a few days there before a cruise. We took a guided walking tour around town, been to both forts (El Moro is better), rode segways (so much fun!), took an excursion to the rain forest, did a walking dinner tour (highly recommended), had awesome food, saw a Flamenco dance show. I would not hesitate to go there again!

[@FraserAtSea]

'Consider yourself spotted' is something I'm going to have to start saying to the ships - that made me smile! I've often wondered what San Juan would look like - thanks for showing us!

[@luvsmickey]

Loving these port videos! You can read all about people’s experience and see pictures but nothing like going along with you! And you are entertaining!😀 Thanks Tony!

[@kathyromack9314]

We stayed at El Convento for 3 nights prior to our cruise out of San Juan this past April. We loved San Juan!

[@wesadamsmusicllc]

The ships are incredible at night. We've been to Puerto Rico more than 5 times. I love it!!

[@rossfortini1856]

OMG, Tony--the church you showed at ~15:10 was quite literally across the street from the hotel where we spent a *great* pre-cruise week back in March. That area of Old San Juan is *such* a great area to visit, with lovely boutique hotels, incredible food, interesting shops, and literally walking distance to everything (including the port). Highly recommended for those looking to do a pre-/post-cruise stay...especially first-timers!

[@bmlaurent32137]

We stayed a week in the El Convento hotel about 11 yrs ago and it was one of the best vacations ever. We walked all over Old San Juan, went to Isla Verde and the Condado. Great food , great beaches. Back then there was a great casino in the Sheraton hotel that we won enough to pay for our whole trip. Awesome vacation!!

[@scorpiolady1]

Our first cruise my hubby won enough at the casino on the ship to pay for the cruise, and for everything we did on the ship (spa drinks, etc) AND had extra to come with! It was the best!! 😂

[@JulieBeyerRDN]

Love El Convento!

[@kazzuo32]

Waoo that sounds like a great vacation.

[@skepticalmaiden]

This is my home island 🏝️. Miss it every day. I would try the baked empanadas.

[@dunder2006]

San Juan has so much to do for cruisers, I find it more entertaining than Nassau which is a one and done kinda port. I wish more cruise ships went to San Juan.

[@BruceBrown-r4m]

San Juan is our favorite cruise stop we have done walking tours , land (bus)& sea tours. I have also gone zip lining and 4 wheeler riding, and visited the forts and once just walked around old San Juan. I am looking forward to to going back again.

[@MrSully300]

Cruising Tip: When my wife and I walk to the El Morro Fort, we bring with us ( that we pack) two mini jugs that we fill with ice. One with water and the other with lemonade.

[@LopezBoricua]

My beautiful Island 🏝️ ❤🇵🇷 By the way the music that you have in your intro sounds like Plena from Puerto Rico 😊

[@allkristiningram]

I loved San Juan. We just walked around and it was a lovely day.

[@heathertheheathen6145]

In the early 1980’s yogi Berra came into the restaurant I worked at in San Francisco ,I was his waitress and he wrote on my tip “don’t say I never gave you nothing” ….I sold it to line cook for $50 the astros was playing the giants.

[@michaelschmidt1952]

On one of the streets there is a local shop called Sea U Soon which has private label products at decent prices and there quality. Support PR, ALSO, right across the street is a great coffee shop also locally owned, great coffee.

[@TheSporkov]

Seeing the Adventure in Old San Juan gives me all the feels. Got married on her right across the harbor in 04, and did our 5th anniversary on the same exact cruise with our almost 1 year old in tow and his sister on board mom. Our favorite place.

[@Alan-zr2fz]

The ferry to the Bacardi distillery is a good trip.

[@alyssas860]

My mom is a huge fan of your videos and you are one of the people that she first started watching about cruises. She is usually pretty quiet but was one of the probably many people that decided to said hi to you here and you just made her day! It was great to see you!

[@classicsongsplayedontrumpe7951]

Two Yogisms, fitting for travelers: "You can observe a lot just by watching". and "You've got to be very careful if you don't know where you are going, because you might not get there".

[@smsmoms]

In 2012, we went on a walking tour and managed to reach the fort. It's well worth the visit.

[@GoinBand2]

Two trips to San Juan ago I was sick aboard the Horizon. I got off, stumbled over to Walgreens, and bought out the cough and cold section there. I then went back to the ship. Hearing you mention Walgreens in San Juan and being walkable reminded me of the one and only time I've been sick on a cruise.

[@nannetteruiz2562]

Adventure of the Seas!!! Love it

[@evelyntorres9662]

Yes, I like to go back to the ship at least an hour or so early sometimes an hour and a half afraid I’m going to be left behind one time we were on an excursion and they had to wait for us. I was so nervous.

[@karlhaug5001]

As much fun the cruise is the port visits are important. I enjoy these port videos. They made me want to visit places I hadn't considered

[@KatherineHoward-i2j]

I don't know how you can do all that walking, uphill no less, in that heat! The hills in old San Juan are daunting and yes, you can get lost. We did, years ago! Couldnt find a street that ran down to the ship- all were parallel! Props for all your filming on those hot, hilly streets!

[@kathyd7284]

Love Puerto Rico. We stay in Isla Verde and Condado. Quick nonstop flight from CT. People are awesome. Non-smoking island, which they should advertise more.

[@arlenemaxwellcopeland1644]

Walk and look at parks statue’s shops along the way. There’s a yummy pastry shop. We stopped in a little storefront church to cool off and eat the pastries then we stopped to dance in a little park along the way because the music was good and locals already had the dancing going. Made for real good memories

[@charlottedowns6652]

Tony, loved the video!! You are a great port guide, Puerto Rico is a great port! Travel safe and enjoy your cruise!

[@johncowper3499]

We love, San Juan. We stayed there for a week and then we took carnival cruise to like eight different islands who is quite fun and then we stayed for another five days and sound. The Ford was actually closed during the time because there was some kind of strike or issue going on, but we did love the city and there’s so much to see.

[@charlenefreeman18]

Love San Juan! They have a great beach club there - almost like a resort for the day. Includes beach, amazing pool, and food /drink. Highly recommend

[@julieb7882]

Give me a ride when it's crazy hot. I remember mowing our yard in Pensacla. 10 minutes mowing, a half hour to cool off. It took 2 hours but only about 30 to actually mow.

[@danaadler3426]

Absolutely loved Old San Juan. We got off and walked everywhere. The Forts were amazing. Old Town streets and buildings were beautiful.

[@daviddennis8310]

Resturante Barrachina is absolutely wonderful!

[@yellowsunshine3849]

I love Old San Juan. I been to the island four times, via flying and spent some time exploring it. My husband grew up on the island so it is nice to have someone who can show me around. January 2023 we went to the San Sebastian Festival in Old San Juan, it was packed but amazing fun. Not sure when we will go back go the Island, just know we will. A few hours off a cruise is just not enough time to see and experience such a beautiful place. Thanks for sharing your time there, I enjoyed seeing your time in Old San Juan.

[@justinszychowski9694]

I was in 17204 Forward Facing Balcony on the 4th sailing of the Celebration one of the best views I have ever had. I walked to both forts. Castillo San Cristobal which is the closest is not a bad walk. Now Castillo San Felipe del Morro is a trek. Both forts are worth visiting if you love History. Stopped at La Vergüenza Viejo San Juan for drink for a break on the walk. Great views of the water on the rooftop.

[@candasbrown9891]

I enjoy walking the streets of San Juan

[@glendaglenn7321]

Fun to watch your video having just returned…I was on the Celebration that you helped “park”, lol! Wish I had run into you, would’ve made the port day even better!

[@cruise2geaux]

Hey Tony. Baked empanadas are originally from Spain & are also the way Argentinians make them. They are different but still delicious! 😋

[@johncrilly3127]

I am an amateur astronomer and have done enrichment presentations for a number of cruise lines. Last time I was in San Juan I hired a car to take me to Arecibo Observatory (an hour or so from town). Very glad I got to see it before the antenna structure failed and it was shut down.

[@gregsnow7506]

That restaurant you almost went to with the Trifongo is amazing (Ajo del Pais)! Check it out next time, we were there for 4 days and ate there the first day then ended up going back the next 3 days. Everything we had there was delicious and authentic.

[@carries2173]

I agree, San Juan is a great port. When we were there, we went to the other fort and pro tip…if you show a military ID, you get free entry into the fort. People forget to use military discounts when available.

[@felisamoniquette2641]

My beautiful island! Haven’t been since 1978 fr y grandmother’s funeral. Longing to go back soon. 🇵🇷💜

[@beckyhalvorsen2126]

Next time you definitely need to go into both forts at some point. Maybe if you are there in January or February when it isn't so hot. They are absolutely worth it!

[@grneal26]

I really enjoyed San Juan last time I was there. We went inside both forts and they were really cool. Just imagining you were those soldiers is crazy.

[@kenfarrell1508]

I absolutely love your adventure videos. So nice to have a real person preview

[@raymondleach8103]

Hey, that was great a little two for one video with Tommy & Tony!!

[@tamirheinhardt1606]

Thank you for showing they tieing the ship up to dock.

[@birdieanderson918]

Tony, you are always so entertaining. Even when you are worn out, your cute personality never ceases to amaze. Thank you for taking me through San Juan. The wash your hands girl was a little obnoxious 😂 Love to you and Jenny. ❤

[@sayala8705]

Tree pleh tah is how it's pronounced 😊 walking is the most adventurous option, next time go into the big yellow building across from the fort. It has a really cool square and one of the best coffee places that roast their own beans in it. Super cool and they may even have a couple restaurants in there as well. When you make it on the tour of the fort you can take the princess walk all the way up to the fort and it cuts out alot of time if you wanna make it there quickly. Also some of the restaurants may take reservations if you call ahead but not 100% sure. Glad you enjoyed your visit! Also there's a restaurant on the right that's good if you're walking towards the fountain on the princess walk. It's in a garden like setting.

[@sundancersbellydance7252]

Port stop inSan Juan is always too short. We've sailed out of PR just to spend more time there!

[@smithfamily1st]

Mooring is the dock structure. The lines are attached to the cleat I work at the LA port

[@JJVPYOU]

What a trip to memory lane. Born and raised in San Juan and have walked those streets many times. The small park with the tall structure you thought was Terra Cota is called the 5th Centenary Park. Next time I go to Puerto Rico, I'll have to visit old San Juan. Was there 2 years ago for my 50th high school reunion, but did not go into old San Juan. The ferry you saw, is a ferry to the other side of the bay to the town of Catano. As a kid, I went to the YMCA camp in old San Juan, and we sneaked out a few times to take the ferry.

[@gilcallas1]

The tall structure you thought was Terra Cota is called The Totem.

[@jaynay008]

I loved all of this . Watching the Carnival Celebration dock was the view I never knew that I needed. You and Tommy’s tour was enjoyable and informative. Great camaraderie .👏👏

[@phwlee]

Visited San Juan in 2006 as a regular vacation, not a cruise stop. Had a great time and saw many of the sites including the old fort. Thank you for doing the vlog on your stop there. I'm in south Florida, so the heat is not a problem for me. Walking is great exercise.

[@user-mh8rl3om5d]

Glad you loved it! I am from PR and love old San Juan. ❤️

[@gwenmarshall587]

Wow, I was impressed that you walked all of the way to the best fort and back in all of that heat. I wouldn't want to do that walk. I enjoyed going to that fort and also to some of the squares nearby on my excursion after my cruise back in February, 2022 but we used a tour bus. I got the best disembark excursion on that trip, he asked our schedule for flights and then took us to a great lunch stop which was not a required part of our excursion. Good plan to enjoy your walking tour and not wishing you hadn't walked that far in the heat and rain. Of course your excursion day wouldn't have been as much fun if you hadn't been with your friend - good planning there too.

[@mjohnson8472]

That was really cool to watch the Celebration tie up! Good call on getting a cab. That's a tough walk up to the forts.

[@nicza460]

Love exploring old San Juan ! There's so much to see. Thanks for taking us along. I also found it interesting to watch the Celebration dock! We just sailed on her last week to Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao.

[@TinkMoments]

Love exploring old San Juan and all the history there is down there. We have been to both the forts and have enjoyed them both. By the way, there's a quicker way back to the ships. There's a path that goes down in front of the fort along the ocean and it takes you all the way along the seashore and back along to the cruise ships on the other side of the city. It is a beautiful walk with breathtaking views, and one of the only ways to see the historic red door.

[@deborahhymer9315]

You walked and saw a lot of the same things we saw on our trip to San Juan. Thanks for the memories.

[@TropicLuv]

Really enjoyed this video Tony! Loved that you walked instead of the taxi. Kudos to you climbing that hill 👏❤ Such great sights along the way!

[@thesmartmoneyguy8486]

On one of our trips to Puerto Rico we took the ferry across the bay. I believe it was $1 round trip!! Went to the Bacardi factory and had a great rum time!!

[@deborahkirk4296]

Yes, next visit go inside! I visited a few years ago and spent time there. Quite interesting. Lots of steps up and down.

[@eileenammendolea1776]

Great video, Tony! I took a cruise out of San Juan several years ago. I really liked wandering around the old, historical part of the city. We visited El Moro and thought it was a really cool fort! The view of the harbor was very impressive from way up on those battlements!

[@kazzuo32]

8:35😂😂😂

[@jennjames1977]

Thank You For Going Into The amazing Church! I Love Old Church's In Other Countries They Have The Best Art!!❤

[@wtgphoto]

Am really enjoying the day to day cruise format, thanks for taking us along! Yes, leave enough time for the fort next trip! 😊

[@maryanncapece2623]

Very cool. Another place to put on the bucket list. Yes, I will be taking a cab or tour. I would never be able to do all that walking. Especially if time is limited and it's hot. Thanks for taking us along on these great port adventures. ❤

[@sharoncurtis3875]

Good idea! Having the silverware & napkins at the table.

[@kellyharrington3346]

Love San Juan, glad you filmed it! I've been listening to Tommy's podcast for years so I'm so excited you met up with him & I could finally see what he looks like lol. You should have gone into the fort it's pretty neat & there is a shaded place that has nice wind going through it to cool off & they have a store you can buy water. To bad you couldn't try Barrachina's. When we went the line was long for the drink but we went to the left of that line & went tinto the restaurant & sat & had a drink. I've never seen it that busy though.

[@tammystreasures8766]

I loved learning how affordable Ubers are in San Juan. I really enjoyed that port. 👍

[@ImsunaSong-gw2gs]

Tommys cool! I adore Puerto Rico. Thanks Tony!! Lovely lovely tour! 😊❤❤❤

[@praxal113]

Nice that you liked the Old San Juan area of my beautiful island 😊

[@Ariadne147]

Longing for my next cruise!!! I wish my job was cruising and sharing it. There's a great store in San Juan called Eclectica. It's just across the street from the park you were walking in. I think maybe Jenny would like it. They have gorgeous things from all over the world. Then if you walk past the Fort, there is the best view of the coastline.

[@susanbrezina6112]

Loved your tour of San Juan! Brought back some great memories! Will have to find that sandwich place next time we go! Thanks Tony!

[@renerizo2689]

Been to PR twice, one of my favorite stores is the butterfly gallery. I have always regretted not picking up an art piece with butterflies from there!! 😢

[@terrielvwl]

Went to Puerto Rico about 5 years ago and the best and cheapest port we went to. A very helpful man told us we could walk a block to the trolley and catch a free ride to the fort. It was great and went right to the entrance. We walked back so we could check out the buildings. I bought a fruit pop from a vendor that my husband said may make me sick but it was fine and very refreshing treat. This video makes me want to return soon.

[@sarahj.5970]

I think it is grogeous there..i have been once way way way back and I really love those forts..everything is nicer and more fixed up at ports and everything...thank you for showing us a little bit more...what a neat place. IMHO...you did just right,,not too much and not too little in the heat and saw different angles of both forts...climbed up to one..and saw sea views..a little more of this and a little iess of that different each time..i just did the forts,,they were cool and i go in and just got more vists..mind you,,,this is 30 years ago and i do not know what they may have added but you saw then from outside well. I look forward to just roaming around that cool old town area. Thank you!!

[@guashad]

Thanks for visiting home. Youll be amazed if you get the Catcombs tour in San Felipe. An be done with the right connections... 😊

[@randimurphy4816]

We were the first Virgin cruise ship to visit PR. Got to see the governor coming on board for the plaque ceremony.Such a great day

[@iifonz]

Awesome video 🇺🇸🇵🇷

[@barbarakgove2878]

Hope you two are having tons of caruuuuzing fun❤ RIDE!!!!!!!

[@katrinafarrar5816]

Thanks for showing some of the docking of that Carnival cruise ship. I’ve not ever seen it done. Also the sidewalks need to be redone for the tourists as some, myself included, are in scooters or wheelchairs. It is a nice place to see. I was just there the end of May.

[@christinekwaschyn5628]

We did the Bacardi Rum factory and the rainforest ❤❤❤❤