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San Juan Cruise Ship Schedule, April 2028

Puerto Rico capital cruise hub with docked piers for Old San Juan and rainforest day trips.

April 2028 Schedule Overview

This page lists cruise ships scheduled to call at San Juan during April 2028, including arrival and departure times where available. Use it to plan shore excursions around your ship's published port window.

April 2028 at San Juan: April is shoulder season — warm, largely dry, and quieter than the winter peak apart from early-April spring-break weeks. San Juan crowds ease, improving excursion availability. Seas stay favourable for snorkel and boat tours.

April 2028 Summary

Ship calls
15
Estimated passenger capacity
45,000Sourced from CruiseMapper passenger ratings where available; otherwise estimated at 3,000 guests per call
Busiest scheduled day
Wed, Apr 5, 2028 (2 ships)
Main cruise lines
Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean

Planning tip: Review arrival and departure times for your ship before booking San Juan shore excursions in April.

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April 2028 Schedule Table

DateShipCruise LineArrivalDepartureTime in PortPassenger CapacityNotes
2028-04-01Rhapsody Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean06:0018:0012h2,026 to 2,431n/a
2028-04-02Vision Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean06:0018:0012h2,036 to 2,443n/a
2028-04-05Carnival FestivaleCarnival Cruise Line07:0016:009h5,374 to 6,338n/a
2028-04-05Hero Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean07:0016:009h5,610 to 7,600n/a
2028-04-08Rhapsody Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean06:0018:0012h2,026 to 2,431n/a
2028-04-09Vision Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean06:0018:0012h2,036 to 2,443n/a
2028-04-12Independence Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0017:009h3,630 to 4,356n/a
2028-04-13Symphony Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean10:3018:007h 30m5,518 to 6,370n/a
2028-04-15Rhapsody Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean06:0018:0012h2,026 to 2,431n/a
2028-04-16Vision Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean06:0018:0012h2,036 to 2,443n/a
2028-04-17Celebrity SummitCelebrity Cruises10:3018:007h 30m2,158 to 2,590n/a
2028-04-18Carnival VistaCarnival Cruise Line13:0021:008h3,930 to 4,716n/a
2028-04-22Rhapsody Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean06:002,026 to 2,431n/a
2028-04-23Vision Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean06:002,036 to 2,443n/a
2028-04-27Carnival FirenzeCarnival Cruise Line07:0016:009h4,232 to 5,078n/a

15 ships scheduled. Arrivals and departures are subject to change by cruise lines and port authorities.

Plan Your April 2028 Excursion

Once you know your ship's April 2028 arrival and departure time, compare shore excursions for San Juan. Start with our authority port guide, then browse specialist local operators with pier-aware pickup and clear return-timing policies.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which cruise ships visit San Juan in April 2028?

This page lists 9 scheduled vessels in April 2028, including Carnival Festivale, Carnival Firenze, Carnival Vista, Celebrity Summit, Hero Of The Seas, Independence Of The Seas, Rhapsody Of The Seas, Symphony Of The Seas, and 1 more. Use the schedule table for exact arrival and departure times.

Can San Juan arrival times change in April 2028?

Yes. Cruise lines and the port adjust April 2028 times for weather, pier traffic, and operational delays. April is shoulder season — warm, largely dry, and quieter than the winter peak apart from early-April spring-break weeks, so treat these as planning guides and confirm on your ship's daily program before disembarking.

How early should I book a April 2028 San Juan shore excursion?

Once you confirm your ship's in-port window from this April 2028 schedule, April 2028 is shoulder season at San Juan, so book popular tours one to two weeks ahead. Popular snorkel, beach, and wildlife tours sell out fastest when multiple ships share the port.

How much time should I leave before returning to the ship at San Juan in April 2028?

Plan to be back at the San Juan terminal 30–60 minutes before published departure. Add extra buffer on full-day tours and dates when multiple ships are in port.

What excursions suit San Juan in April 2028?

April is shoulder season — warm, largely dry, and quieter than the winter peak apart from early-April spring-break weeks. San Juan crowds ease, improving excursion availability. Seas stay favourable for snorkel and boat tours.

View the San Juan cruise ship schedule for April 2028, including 15 scheduled cruise calls, arrival times, departure times and planning tips for shore excursions. Arrival and departure times are subject to change. Confirm final times with your cruise line before disembarking.