Join us as we disembark Princess Cruises’ Sky Princess in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and spend a full day uncovering Old San Juan’s top attractions—from the towering Castillo San Felipe del Morro to the famous blue cobblestone streets—before returning onboard for a unexpected dinner plan and a performance of “Spotlight Bar” 🎤
🛳️ We stepped off Sky Princess just steps away from the walled city of Old San Juan
🚶♀️ 🚌 Our day began with an unexpected bus ride—though parking was tricky, it gave us a mini driving tour past La Fortaleza (Governor’s Mansion) and the vibrant Capitol Building.
🏰 Castillo San Felipe del Morro, or “El Morro,” is a 16th-century citadel that guarded San Juan Bay with 140 ft towers and 18–25 ft thick walls, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, we explored six levels of ramparts, tunnels, and garitas (sentry boxes) while soaking in panoramic ocean views 🌊
⛪ Next, we visited the Metropolitan Cathedral-Basilica of Saint John the Baptist, founded in 1521 and the oldest purpose-built cathedral in the Americas, housing the tomb of explorer Juan Ponce de León.
🏛️ We wandered through the restored Ballajá Barracks (1854–1864), once home to Spanish regiments and now housing the Museum of the Americas, flamenco studios, and cafés.
💙 Everywhere we looked, the streets were paved with the iconic blue cobblestones, made from ship ballast brought over from Europe in the 1500s—each stone telling centuries of colonial history.
🍽️ After an amazing lunch where we tried mofongo at Café El Punto, we headed back onboard for a much‑needed rest. We then ventured out for an authentic Puerto Rican dinner—but time slipped away due to a not so great restaurant experience, so we indulged in the ship’s buffet instead.
🎤 We capped the night with “Spotlight Bar,” Princess Cruises’ Broadway‑caliber production featuring live singers, dancers, and a modern playlist. The set’s cozy bar vibe had us singing in our seats!
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