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Embarking in San Juan… any tips (e.g. best times)? Some reviews say it’s fine, others say a nightmare. Large family group, ages from 2 to late 80s. Looks like a Royal Caribbean ship will be embarking same day.

Asked on March 03, 2023 by macdon9876

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Just sailed on the epic out of PR, it was fast and easy ! Got there for 11:00am, on the ship by 11:40 and had our cabin at around 2:00 !!! Just enough time to grab lunch and a first drink 🍹

Answered by annoreilly on March 08, 2023

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you will be fine! RCC & NCL dock at different locations. Just show up at your boarding time, even when testing was being done we did not have a problem with boarding in San Juan. Boarding usually starts around 11, so make your time after that and you won't have to sit around and wait.

Answered by crusin4gramma on March 03, 2023

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we got on quick enough but had to wait till 2 to get in our cabin.

Answered by junkyarddog on March 04, 2023

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Last time we sailed from San Juan was March 2019 and sailing again from there in 3 weeks. Last time, boarding process struck me as the easiest of any port we have sailed from. Every bad experience I have read about was during the period when Covid resting was required. I’m expecting it to be similar to the 2019 experience. I will keep you posted. Btw, it’s only 2 of us, so not a large group.

Answered by FrankPaul on March 06, 2023

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