VIEQUES TRAVEL GUIDE
The beautiful and unspoiled island of Vieques, Puerto Rico is a small island about 7 miles southeast of Puerto Rico. Getting to Vieques can seem a little overwhelming when you first start to plan your travel, so here’s a simple guide to the options to get you to Vieques.
GETTING FROM SAN JUAN TO VIEQUES
Fly into San Juan International (SJU). Once you arrive in San Juan, you will need to get to Vieques - there are a number of options that vary by cost and time. The easiest option (but most costly) is to fly from San Juan directly to Vieques. The least expensive (but most time consuming) is to take a taxi to the Ferry at the Ceiba ferry port. It's about a 1 hour taxi or Uber ride and a 35 minute to 1 hour ferry to Vieques. Two options in between are to fly out of either Isla Grande or Ceiba, both of which are less expensive than flying from San Juan International, and take less time than the ferry. The option you choose below may also be dependent on the time of your arriving or departing flight to or from SJU.
FLY FROM SAN JUAN TO VIEQUES
30 minute flight, starting at $129 one way
www.capeair.com
www.viequesairlink.com
17 minute flight, 10 minute cab ride from SJU - approximately $20 taxi/Uber trip
Airfare starting at $85 one way
www.viequesairlink.com
FLY FROM ISLA GRANDE AIRPORT TO VIEQUES (SIG to VQS)
17 minute flight, 10 minute cab ride from SJU - approximately $20 trip (not per person)
Airfare starting at $85 one way
www.viequesairlink.com
FLY FROM CEIBA AIRPORT TO VIEQUES (RVR TO VQS)
7 minute flight
Approximately 1 hour cab ride from San Juan to Ceiba $100 trip (not per person) plus airfare starting at $40 one way. Note: Publico Vans are located right outside baggage claim at SJU and can seat up to 10-12 people.
You can also charter an air taxi between Ceiba and Vieques through Taxi Aereo. They offer on demand flights for up to 4 people. www.taxiaereopr.travel
FERRY FROM CEIBA TO VIEQUES
San Juan International (SJU) to Ceiba Ferry to Vieques
1 hour cab ride to Ceiba ferry port $100 (aprox) 35 - 60 minute ferry to Vieques ($2.00)
Insider Tip: HMS Ferries sells a limited number of ferry tickets online at www.puertoricoferry.com. Tickets are only released a few weeks to a month in advance so check as your trip gets closer. It’s always best to purchase in advance, if available, however, the majority of tickets are available at the ferry so if you get there early enough, you should be able to purchase at the ticket office.
RENTAL CARS
There are several options for car rentals on the island. We recommend you book your car rental as soon as you confirm your dates as rental cars sell out quickly during the high season. Our top recommendation is Maritza’s, however, all options are generally good. Please note that you cannot take a car rental to Vieques from the main island so you will need to rent one on Vieques.
787-741-0078 OR 787-500-1666
787-741-0284
787-412-8540
787-741-0910 OR 787-741-3696
About Me
My husband and I own our own slice of paradise on Vieques Island and love to share it with guests when we are not there. We have been coming to the island since 2014 and purchased Villa Destino in 2015, after we fell in love with Vieques. We have been coming to Vieques 2 - 3 times a year since purchasing our home and still have not done everything there is to do on the island but try to explore new things each visit and love to share with our guests and anyone who visits. To learn more about Villa Destino, check our our website through this link Villa Destino.
