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Boat & Ferry Travel

The Fajardo Port Authority's 400-passenger ferries run between Fajardo and the out-islands of Vieques and Culebra; either trip takes about 90 minutes. The vessels carry cargo and passengers to Vieques three times daily ($2 one-way) and to Culebra twice-daily from Sunday through Friday, three times a day on Saturday ($2.25 one-way). Get schedules for the Culebra and Vieques ferries by calling the Port Authority in Fajardo, Vieques, or Culebra. You buy tickets at the ferry dock.

Another Vieques and Culebra option is Island Hi-Speed Ferry that leaves from Pier 2 in Old San Juan. During high season, the ferry makes one daily round-trip (leaving in the morning, returning in the afternoon). Travel time is 1 hour 45 minutes to Culebra, 2 hours 15 minutes to Vieques. Round-trip fares are $68 to Culebra, $78 to Vieques. Reservations are recommended. Ferry service by Ferries del Caribe runs between Mayagüez and Santo Domingo. Trips are overnight, leaving at 8 PM and arriving at 8 AM. Small cabins with sleeping accommodations for two, three, and four persons are provided. Tickets are usually available, but reserve well in advance if you're bringing your car. Ships leave from the Zona Portuaria, past the Mayagüez Holiday Inn on Highway 2.

Information

Autoridad de los Puertos (787/788-1155 in San Juan; 787/863-4560 in Fajardo; 787/742-3161 in Culebra; 787/741-4761 in Vieques). Ferries del Caribe (787/832-4800. www.ferriesdelcaribe.com).