GETTING here
AIRPORTS IN PUERTO RICO THAT HAVE FLIGHTS TO VIEQUES San Juan International Isla Grande-15 min taxi ride from SJU Ceiba-One hour+ taxi ride from SJU
FLIGHT OR FERRY
SJU San Juan International SIG Isla Grande Airport VQS Ferry
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RVR Ceiba Airport
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Fly from San Juan International (SJU) to VQS 30 minute flight direct from SJU www.capeair.com • www.viequesairlink.com Fly from Isla Grande Airport (SIG) to VQS 17 minute flight + 15 minute cab ride from SJU-approx. www.viequesairlink.com Fly from Ceiba Airport (RVR) to VQS 7 minute flight + approx 1hr+ cab ride from San Juan to Ceiba www.viequesairlink.com Charter Flights to Vieques www.airflamenco.net • www.viequesairlink.com • Air Margarita • Air Flamenco • Air Sunshine • Tradewind Airlines • www.taxiaereopr.travel • www.mnaviation.com Ferry from Ceiba to Vieques Requires 1 hour 15 min taxi ride from San Juan International (SJU) to Ceiba (aprox. $100) Ferry ticket $2 or you can purchase two days ahead of time on www. puertoricoferry. com with additional fees for luggage. There are additional charges for carry on items such as coolers, surfboards, beach chairs, etc. Be prepared to wait or possibly be bumped if ferry is full! Vieques residents are seated first. [It is not uncommon for the ferry to be late] www.puertoricoferry.com Publico Vans are located outside baggage claim at SJU and can seat up to 10-12 people. They are managed by Puerto Rico Tourism and you will be supplied an invoice for your trip before getting in the van. Tips are accepted. INSIDER RECOMMENDATION: The ferry is used by Vieques residents to go to school, doctors appointments, shopping, work and to visit family. During high tourism season the ferry can fill up fast and residents get first boarding priority. If you don’t want to chance being left at the ferry dock waiting hours for the next ferry or possilbly even overnight, book a flight from one of the three airports!
MARINE TRAFFIC APP
displays near real-time positions of ships and ferries worldwide. Check if the ferry has left Fajardo or Vieques and where it is en route!
VQS Vieques Airport
Ceiba Ferry Port
LUGGAGE CHARGES Cape Air
CARRY ON (max 36lb.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . free GATE CHECKED BAG (max 45lb.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . free 1ST CHECKED BAG 0-50 lbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 51-70 lbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $80 2ND CHECKED BAG 0-50 lbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40 51-70 lbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $80 3RD CHECKED BAG 0-50 lbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40 51-70 lbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $80 PET KENNEL Max 28 x 20.5 x 20.5” (1 per aircraft)
free
NOT ACCEPTED More than 3 checked bags, items larger than 70 lbs, large sporting goods Vieques Air Link
BAGGAGE FARES 1-25 lbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . free Over 25lbs.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.50 per lb PET KENNEL Hard Kennel Required (max 26x18x17”). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30 one way Advance Reservation Required One animal per aircraft. IN SIDE R TIPS
Take warm clothes on the ferry! It’s very cold when the AC is on. Car rentals on Vieques have closing hours! If you arrive after closing time make prior arrangements with the company to receive your car. See page 36 for a list of publicos on Vieques. 17