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El Yunque Rainforest in Puerto Rico -The BEST San Juan Cruise Excursion?
Is the El Yunque Rainforest worth giving up your port time in San Juan? We did this Holland America shore excursion on the Nieuw Statendam — here's every stop, the real cost, and our honest verdict. We paid $80 per person for this guided San Juan cruise port excursion to El Yunque National Forest. In this video, we walk you through every stop: Baño Grande (the largest natural pool in La Mina Recreational Area), Yokahú Tower with sweeping views toward Luquillo and the Caribbean coastline, and a final stop along the Río Mameyes river — plus our full tips and final score. El Yunque is the only tropical rainforest in the US National Forest system, covering nearly 29,000 acres in Puerto Rico. It's about a 45-minute drive from the San Juan cruise port, which is exactly why booking through the cruise line makes sense — no stress about getting back before all-aboard. ✅ Wear good shoes — the terrain is uneven and can be damp and slippery ✅ Bring a light rain jacket — you're heading into a rainforest ✅ Charge your camera before you go — Yokahú Tower is the photo stop of the day ✅ Slow down — the snail at Baño Grande and the sound of the Río Mameyes are the moments you'll remember Our verdict: 10 out of 10. If your cruise stops in San Juan, Puerto Rico, this excursion gives you a completely different side of the island than Old San Juan — without the logistics stress. V I D E O S T O W A T C H N E X T Cruise Excursions! 👉 Click HERE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYHnp2zo4PNeVYs7FGvN9vKORWCq8yHH7 👍 If this helped you plan your San Juan port day, give us a like and subscribe for more honest cruise port guides, ship tours, and shore excursion reviews. Visit our Amazon Storefront to shop all our favorite cruise essentials and gear up for your next adventure at sea! https://www.amazon.com/shop/wanderinghewitts Disclosure: As Amazon associates, we earn from qualifying purchases. Email us for any questions or Inquires: WanderingHewitts@gmail.com 📸 Follow Us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/wanderinghewitts Follow Us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/WanderingHewitts/ Support our Channel! https://venmo.com/u/wanderinghewitts 🕐 CHAPTERS 0:00 - Is it worth it? Intro 0:39 - Arriving in San Juan Harbor (Nieuw Statendam) 1:33 - Finding the excursion group at the pier 1:50 - Why we booked through the cruise line 2:10 - The drive to El Yunque National Forest 2:44 - Stop 1: Baño Grande — the rainforest pool 3:56 - Stop 2: Yokahú Tower — best views of the day 5:05 - Stop 3: Río Mameyes river 6:34 - Return to San Juan Cruise Port 6:51 - Essential tips for the El Yunque excursion 8:03 - Final verdict — is it worth $80? 9:01 - More cruise port guides #ElYunque #SanJuanPuertoRico #CruiseExcursion #HollandAmerica #PuertoRico #wanderinghewitts