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Vieques > Getting to Vieques > Vieques Ferry

Passenger and Car Ferry Transportation

Isla de Vieques, Puerto Rico

NOTE: The ferry transportation isfacing many mechanical and it's under administrative changes. There areonly two ferries working. Expect delays and inconveniences if you aretraveling to Vieques using the ferry. If you were taking the ferry dueto budget reasons, we recommend you drive to Fajardo, check thesituation for that day, and plan on taking a short flight from Ceiba forabout $30 per person.  Worse case scenario: if you can't get to Viequesthat day, spend the night at Fajardo Inn and get to the terminal early.Unless you have to take the ferry due to budget reasons, we highly recommend that you fly to Vieques either from San Juan which is the most convenient or you may take a shorter and cheaper flight (about $28) from the Ceiba Airport.Those that had planned on taking the last ferry of the day are at themost risk especially on a holiday weekend, particularly Easter Week. Youcan take the chance of trying to get the ferry at the time you hadplanned, if it does not work out you can always drive to the airport andget a flight.

The Fajardo Puerto Rican Port Authority 400 passenger ferries run between the town of Fajardo and Vieques several times a day. The ride generally takes about one hour and 15 minutes. The car ferry takes about two hours. The time may vary upon the boat you board and the weather conditions.

On this page you will find information on ferry rates, how to get to the ferry dock in Fajardo, contact information, ferry schedule and frequently asked questions about the ferry service. 

Vieques Island, Puerto Rico Ferry

Photo courtesy of George Collazo

Puerto Rico Port Authority Information

Vieques Ferry Schedule Sign - 2004Puerto Rican Port Authority Offices
- Hours: 8am-11am, 1pm-3pm
- Contact Numbers:

  • Toll Free (800) 981-2005
  • Fax (787) 860-3580
  • (787) 801-0251
  • (787) 801-0250

- Vieques Office is located at the ferry dock in the town of Isabel Segunda. Phone: (787)741-4761

Here is their official website: Puerto Rico Port Authority 

NOTE: We do our best to provide you up-to-date information, however please call Puerto Rican Port Authority Office in order to confirm the times, since schedules are always subject to changes

Passenger Ferry Information & Schedule 

Taking the ferry to Vieques is the most cost-effective way to get to Vieques. Forms of Payment accepted:  Master Card, Visa, Cash

 

Fees for Passenger Ferry

 Adults ages 60 and under

 $4 Round Trip / $2 One way

 Seniors ages 60-74

 $1 One way

 Seniors ages 75 +

 Free

 

Monday - Sunday  Ferry Schedule

 Departing Vieques  Departing Fajardo, Puerto Rico
 6:30 am  9:30 am
 11:00 am  1:00 pm
 3:00 pm  4:30 pm
 6:00 pm  8:00 pm

 

Holiday Weekends - Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays

 Departing Vieques, Puerto Rico  Departing Fajardo, Puerto Rico
 6:30 am  9:00 am
 1:00 pm  3:00 pm
 4:30 pm  6:00 pm

 

Cargo Ferry Schedule

If you are traveling with a vehicle from Puerto Rico there is a cargo ferry available going to Vieques several times per day. 

Contact Information:

  • Fajardo Office - (787) 863-0705, (787) 863-0852, (787) 863-4560, (800) 981-2005
  • Vieques Office - (787) 741-4761
  • Culebra Office - (787) 741-3161

Reservations -  It is strongly recommend that you make reservations in advance by phone. Call the numbers above from 8:00am  to 11:00 am and 1:00pm to 3:00pm

Reportto the terminal at least one hour before departure.  Itinerary issubject to availability of passengers and weather. When the cargo ferryis full, it may leave early.

Fees for the Cargo Ferry

 One way small car  $15
 One way medium car or truck  $19
 Driver's fee  Included
 Passengers fees  $2 per person

 

Monday - Friday Cargo Ferry Schedule

 Departing Fajardo Departing Vieques
 4:00 am  6:00am
 9:30 am  1:30pm
 4:30 pm  6:00 pm

- Note that the cargo ferry does not run on Weekends or on holidays.


 

Frequently asked questions about the ferry service

  • Can we make reservations for the Vieques ferry? - Unfortunately not yet. RESERVATIONS are not accepted for the passenger ferry. If you are taking a vehicle, reservations are required for the Cargo Ferry, make your reservations ahead of time and arrive early. Phone numbers are listed below. For more information call 1 (800) 981-2005, (787) 863-0705, Vieques office (787)741-4761 - Fajardo office (787) 863-0705 / 0852 / 4560 / 3360 / and 1(800) 981-2005 Fax (787) 860-358T
  • The phone rings and rings and no one answers? Does that mean they're closed? - The people working at the port, in the Vieques ferry and the Fajardo port, will rarely answer the phone to take your reservation. Unfortunately some of the Puerto Rican Government Offices simply don't hire enough people to do the job right. Workers go to lunch and many times the offices are closed, so please don't assume that Vieques and Puerto Rico offers bad service, that's just not the case.
  • Can we rent a car in Puerto Rico and bring it to Vieques on the ferry? If you have a rental car in Puerto Rico, check with the car rental company, most car rental agencies will not allow you to take the car off the main island of Puerto Rico. 

 

NOTE: We do our best to provide you up-to-date information, however please call Puerto Rican Port Authority Office in order to confirm the times, since schedules are always subject to change.



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