Ceiba–Culebra ferry schedule and guide
Puerto Rico Ferry runs the Ceiba–Culebra ferry, a passenger and cargo ferry between Ceiba, on the main island of Puerto Rico, and the island of Culebra. HMS Ferries operates Puerto Rico Ferry for the Puerto Rico Integrated Transportation Authority (ATI), which sets the schedules and fares.
Puerto Rico Ferry asks riders to reach the terminal one hour before departure. Boarding closes 10 minutes before the ferry leaves.
Schedule up to date as of October 26, 2026
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Ceiba–Culebra ferry schedule August to November 2026
The August to November 2026 schedule runs from August 1, 2026 to November 30, 2026.
Departures from Ceiba, Mondays through Fridays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 3:30 AM | Culebra |
| 5:30 AM | Culebra |
| 9:00 AM | Culebra |
| 12:30 PM1 | Culebra |
| 3:30 PM | Culebra |
| 5:30 PM1 | Culebra |
| 7:30 PM | Culebra |
- Passengers only, no cargo
Departures from Ceiba, Saturdays and Sundays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 3:30 AM | Culebra |
| 5:30 AM | Culebra |
| 8:00 AM1 | Culebra |
| 9:00 AM2 | Culebra |
| 2:00 PM | Culebra |
| 6:00 PM1 | Culebra |
| 7:00 PM | Culebra |
- Passengers only, no cargo
- Hazardous material trip on Saturdays
Departures from Culebra, Mondays through Fridays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM | Ceiba |
| 8:00 AM | Ceiba |
| 11:30 AM | Ceiba |
| 3:30 PM1 | Ceiba |
| 5:30 PM | Ceiba |
| 7:30 PM1 | Ceiba |
| 9:30 PM | Ceiba |
- Passengers only, no cargo
Departures from Culebra, Saturdays and Sundays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM | Ceiba |
| 8:00 AM | Ceiba |
| 11:00 AM1 | Ceiba |
| 1:00 PM2 | Ceiba |
| 4:00 PM | Ceiba |
| 8:00 PM1 | Ceiba |
| 9:30 PM | Ceiba |
- Passengers only, no cargo
- Hazardous material trip on Saturdays
The schedule on this page lists the trips that carry passengers. Trips marked passengers only carry no cargo. On Saturdays, Puerto Rico Ferry marks one round trip as a hazardous material trip. Puerto Rico Ferry also runs cargo-only trips, which are not listed here.
Ceiba–Culebra ferry fares
| Fare type | One way |
|---|---|
| Passengers | |
| Adult, 13 to 59 | $2.25 |
| Adult, 60 to 74 | $1.00 |
| Child, 4 to 12 | $1.00 |
| Senior, 75 and over | Free |
| Baby, under 4 | Free |
| Items brought on board | |
| Bicycle | $2.00 |
| Beach cooler | $2.00 |
| Beach chair | $1.00 |
| Beach umbrella | $1.00 |
| Surfboard | $6.00 |
| Bodyboard or sandboard | $3.00 |
| Camping tent | $2.00 |
| Sleeping bag | $1.00 |
| Hand truck | $5.00 |
| Case of drinks | $1.00 |
| Caged animal | $2.00 |
- Each passenger boards with one small carry-on bag at no charge; every other item needs its own ticket. Tickets for babies and seniors 75 and over are sold only at the terminal ticket windows, with a photo ID. Non-resident passengers on the Ceiba–Culebra ferry also pay the Municipality of Culebra's non-resident taxes and fees.
Ceiba–Culebra ferry details
| Operator | Puerto Rico Ferry, run by HMS Ferries for the Puerto Rico Integrated Transportation Authority (ATI) |
|---|---|
| Vehicles | Puerto Rico Ferry carries a vehicle only when a resident of Vieques or Culebra owns it, and never a rental car. Vehicle tickets are sold only at the terminal ticket windows, to drivers with a driver's license and the vehicle's registration. |
| Resident fares | Culebra residents certified by the Municipality of Culebra and approved for Puerto Rico Ferry's Culebra Resident Registry buy discounted resident tickets. Non-residents pay the Municipality of Culebra's non-resident taxes and fees, which go to the municipality. |
| Tickets | Not required in advance. Puerto Rico Ferry sells tickets online, in the City Experiences app and at the terminal ticket windows, up to 5 tickets in one purchase. Non-residents can buy a limited number of advance tickets online and in the app, and more at the ticket window on the day of travel. |
| Bicycles | Each bicycle needs its own item ticket. Riders walk bicycles on and off the ferry. |
| Pets | Service animals ride free with a ticket added to the order. Every other pet travels in a carrier, and the fares table lists the item ticket for a caged animal. |
| Accessibility | Pregnant women, riders 60 and over and riders with disabilities certified by the Puerto Rico Department of Health board first, with ID. Wheelchairs are available. |
Ceiba ferry terminal address and directions
The Ceiba ferry terminal is on Marina Drive at Roosevelt Roads, Ceiba, PR 00735. The Ceiba–Culebra and Ceiba–Vieques ferries both leave from the Ceiba ferry terminal. Its ticket window opens one hour before the first departure and closes when the last ferry leaves.
Ground transportation runs from the Ceiba ferry terminal to towns including Ceiba, Fajardo, Luquillo, Río Grande and Río Piedras. Puerto Rico Ferry lists its fares on the Puerto Rico Ferry rates page but does not sell these rides.
Culebra ferry terminal address
The Culebra ferry terminal is on Pedro Marquez Street, Culebra, PR 00775. Like the Ceiba ferry terminal, its ticket window opens one hour before the first departure and closes when the last ferry leaves.
Ceiba–Culebra ferry tickets and boarding
Riders buying a ticket for the next departure must buy it at least 15 minutes before that ferry leaves. Puerto Rico Ferry holds back some tickets for each departure and releases them at the ticket window on the day of travel.
Puerto Rico Ferry boards riders in this order:
- Pregnant women, riders 60 and over, riders with disabilities and veterans
- Residents of Vieques and Culebra
- Riders with tickets bought online
- Riders with tickets bought at the terminal
Residents show a photo ID at boarding, and the name on the ticket must match it. Children under 18 travel with an adult.
All ticket sales are final. A rider can move a ticket to another departure up to one hour before the original one leaves, at most twice. When Puerto Rico Ferry cancels a trip, riders can move to a later departure with room.
Riders and their bags are subject to screening before boarding. Puerto Rico Ferry does not allow batteries, gas, gasoline, diesel or other flammable materials on board, and riders may not enter in swimsuits.
Ceiba–Culebra ferry FAQs
Where does the Culebra ferry leave from?
The Culebra ferry leaves from the Ceiba ferry terminal, on Marina Drive at Roosevelt Roads in Ceiba, PR 00735. On Culebra, the ferry docks at the Culebra ferry terminal on Pedro Marquez Street.
How long is the ferry from Ceiba to Culebra?
Puerto Rico Ferry describes the Ceiba–Culebra ferry as about a one-and-a-half-hour ride. Riders should also allow for arriving one hour before departure.
Can tourists take a car on the Culebra ferry?
Visitors cannot take a car on the Ceiba–Culebra ferry. Puerto Rico Ferry carries a vehicle only when a resident of Vieques or Culebra owns it, and never a rental car.
Should Culebra ferry tickets be bought in advance?
The Ceiba–Culebra ferry does not require advance tickets. Puerto Rico Ferry encourages riders to buy ahead, since advance tickets for non-residents are limited and sold online and in the City Experiences app.
How do Culebra residents get the resident fare?
Culebra residents first register with the Municipality of Culebra, which issues a residency certificate. They then apply to Puerto Rico Ferry's Culebra Resident Registry online or at a Puerto Rico Ferry ticket office, with the certificate and a photo ID. Approval can take up to 14 days.
Who rides the Culebra ferry free?
Babies under 4 and seniors 75 and over ride the Ceiba–Culebra ferry free. Their tickets are sold only at the terminal ticket windows, with a photo ID.
Can bicycles ride the Culebra ferry?
Bicycles ride the Ceiba–Culebra ferry with their own item ticket, sold online, in the City Experiences app and at the Ceiba, Vieques and Culebra terminals. Riders walk bicycles on board.