PR - Question about Vieques
 

Hi. I'll be in PR for 3 nights, and I was thinking of making one of those nights a stop in Vieques. I don't want to pay for a flight from San Juan or Fajardo to Vieques, but I am thinking of taking the ferry. Does it make sense to do this?

It definitely makes sense to go to Vieques, although if you are only going for one night I would fly just to maximize the time. It only costs $23 each way from Fajardo or $45+/- from Isla Grande.

I would either do three days in PR or three days in Vieques. You need a car rental to get around Vieques and you can't see much in a day. A taxi to Fajardo to get the ferry will run $60 plus tip. I agree with flying out of Isla Grande in San Juan. Have been to Vieques twice once for 6 and once for 7 days. Not much night life if that's what you want.

Karina123, Going to Vieques makes a lot of sense, and taking the ferry is a great way to get there, however as ccc points out it is not cheap to get to Fajardo from San Juan. Another option would be to rent a car in San Juan and drop it at the El Conquistador Hotel in Fajardo and take a taxi to the ferry. I have done this many times and it is about the same price as a taxi from San Juan to Fajardo. The drive along the coastal road through Pinones and Luquillo is senic and allows for stops at beaches, food stands, and El Yunque rainforest. I would consider flying from Vieques to San Juan to end your trip. This is a fun and senic flight. Bets of luck.
Mike

how much would it be to fly to vieques from san juan?

Check with Vieques Air Link for the latest prices, but it's about $75 each way from San Juan International or $45 each way from Isla Grande (the other airport in San Juan).