How long is the ferry ride from San Juan to Vieques?

about 30 minutes
Ride Length – The ride on the new Puerto Rico Fast Ferry (passenger only) generally takes about 30 minutes. The time may vary upon the boat you board and weather conditions. The ATM cargo ferries will take a little longer – about 45 minutes.

Can you take a boat from San Juan to Vieques?

Ferries to Vieques, Puerto Rico Driving from San Juan to Fajardo takes about an hour, and cabs cost roughly $100. Ferry tickets cost $2 per person. Ferries typically take about an hour and a half to reach Vieques, but the duration can vary based on weather conditions. Ferries often depart later than scheduled.

How many days do you need in Vieques?

So if a day trip isn’t long enough, how long SHOULD you stay on Vieques? Personally, I think you need at least 3 days to explore all of Vieques. A longer trip of 5-7 days would be great, too, especially if you like to take things a bit slower, but 2-3 nights is perfect as an add-on to a longer trip in Puerto Rico.

How much is the ferry to Vieques?

A one-way ticket to Vieques costs $2.00 per person. . Purchasing tickets can be done, online at the ferry ticket page, Small Island locals can still buy tickets in person, at the ferry terminal ticket window.

Can you swim in Mosquito Bay?

Mosquito Bay is located on the island of Vieques, east of the coast of Puerto Rico. Swimming is not allowed in Mosquito Bay and Laguna Grande; you can swim and snorkel in the bay at La Parguera. Remember to plan and book your tour around the moon cycle, the darker the night, the brighter the bioluminescence.

Is Vieques safe for tourists?

Like all travelers, solo tourists should keep to safe neighborhoods like San Juan Viejo, Culebra, and Vieques and avoid taking moonlit strolls along the beach at night. Puerto Rico’s taxis, public buses, ferries, the Tren Urbano (“Urban Train”), and públicos are all considered to be perfectly safe.

Does Vieques have Uber?

There is no uber in Vieques.

Is Vieques safe?

PR, and especially Vieques and Culebra, are one of the safest islands in the Caribbean. Which is why you are free to roam around and not have to be secluded at an all inclusive. Petty theft can happen anywhere. Tourists are not targeted here.

Is Vieques expensive?

The average price of a 7-day trip to Vieques is $1,635 for a solo traveler, $2,936 for a couple, and $5,505 for a family of 4.

Does Vieques have an airport?

Antonio Rivera Rodríguez, the airport in Vieques, is a small commercial air facility owned by the Puerto Rico Port Authority and a hub for small local airline companies. Airlines offering flights to Vieques fly out of Luis Muñoz Marin in San Juan (SJU), the Isla Grande Airport (SIG), and the airport in Ceiba, PR (RVR).

Where is the glowing beach in Puerto Rico?

The bioluminescent bay at La Parguera, located in Lajas at the southwestern corner of Puerto Rico, is the only one where motorboats can come in and out.

Which bio bay is best in Puerto Rico?

Mosquito Bay
The consensus among most people is that Mosquito Bay is the best bioluminescent bay in Puerto Rico and the world. Mosquito Bay is so stunning that it has the Guinness World Record for being the brightest bio bay in the world.