AIRLINES
www.capeair.com
www.viequesairlink.com
FLIGHTS
You can catch a flight from the main airport (SJU) to Vieques OR land at the main airport and take a taxi to one of two local commuter airports to catch a flight to Vieques.
SJU (Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport) to VQS (Vieques). www.capeair.com
Cape Air flies out of terminal D which is a 10-15 minute walk from terminals A-C.
Isla Grande Airport (SIG) to Vieques (VQS). www.viequesairlink.com
Take a taxi from the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) to Isla Grande Airport (SIG) (about a 20 minute drive).
Ceiba Airport (RVR) to Vieques (VQS)
Another option is to take a taxi (70 minute drive-aprox. $110) from the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU), to José Aponte De La Torre Airport in Ceiba (RVR). The flight time from this airport is 7 min. www.viequesairlink.com
Commuter flights to Vieques do not fly after dark so keep this in mind when booking your flights from the mainland.
Airlines charge $1 for every pound over 25lbs.
Charter flights are also available:
FERRY
1 hour cab ride + 1 hour ferry
Ticketing : Tickets are available online at www.puertoricoferry.com for about half of the passenger seats. If online shows “sold out,” the site indicates how many seats remain for in-person purchase at the ferry terminal window. As availability drops (approx. last 35 seats), local residents may receive purchase priority. This ensures residents—many of whom rely on the ferry for essential medical, educational, and work travel can get home.
Fare for non-residents is as follows:
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Babies (0 - 3 years old) FREE
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Children (4 - 12 years old) ): $1.00 per person, one-way.
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Adults (Ages 13 – 59): $2.00 per person, one-way.
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Seniors (Ages 60 – 74): $1.00 per person
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Seniors (Ages 75+): Free
Routes: Ferries run between Ceiba-Vieques and Ceiba-Culebra (no direct ferry between Vieques and Culebra).
Arrival: Plan to arrive 45 min-1 hour before departure.
Seating priority at Ceiba terminal:
The Ceiba terminal has a seating priority system, giving preference first to elderly and disabled individuals,followed by local residents, and then tourists. While this system might seem unwelcoming to travelers, it is essential to remember that many residents depend on the ferry for crucial trips related to health, education, or work, and rely on it to return to their families.
Cell signal:
The Ceiba ferry terminal has limited cell service and no public wifi so plan accordingly if you need to contact your rental car company or the manager of the property you are renting.
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Tips
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Take warm clothes on the ferry! It’s very cold when the AC is on.
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Rental cars are not permitted on the cargo boats.
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Car rentals on Vieques have closing hours! If you arrive after closing time make prior arrangements with the company to receive your car.
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A short-term/overnight parking lot with shuttle service is located a short distance from the terminal.
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There is a small café at the ferry with limited options: hot dogs, muffins, snacks and coffee.
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If you’re driving to the ferry, the route isn’t well marked. After entering the gate of Roosevelt Roads, follow the road and look for ferry signs—the final turn is marked only by a Roosevelt Roads sign.
