Ceiba–Vieques ferry schedule and guide
Puerto Rico Ferry runs the Ceiba–Vieques ferry, a passenger and cargo ferry between Ceiba, on the main island of Puerto Rico, and the island of Vieques. 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–Vieques 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 |
|---|---|
| 4:30 AM | Vieques |
| 8:30 AM | Vieques |
| 1:00 PM | Vieques |
| 3:00 PM | Vieques |
| 6:30 PM | Vieques |
| 8:00 PM | Vieques |
Departures from Ceiba, Saturdays and Sundays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 4:30 AM | Vieques |
| 8:30 AM | Vieques |
| 10:00 AM | Vieques |
| 1:30 PM1 | Vieques |
| 4:00 PM | Vieques |
| 8:00 PM | Vieques |
- Passengers only, no cargo
Departures from Vieques, Mondays through Fridays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM | Ceiba |
| 10:00 AM | Ceiba |
| 3:00 PM | Ceiba |
| 4:30 PM | Ceiba |
| 8:30 PM | Ceiba |
| 9:30 PM | Ceiba |
Departures from Vieques, Saturdays and Sundays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM | Ceiba |
| 10:00 AM | Ceiba |
| 12:00 PM | Ceiba |
| 3:30 PM1 | Ceiba |
| 5:30 PM | Ceiba |
| 9:30 PM | Ceiba |
- Passengers only, no cargo
The schedule on this page lists the trips that carry passengers. Trips marked passengers only carry no cargo. Puerto Rico Ferry also runs cargo-only trips, which are not listed here.
Ceiba–Vieques ferry fares
| Fare type | One way |
|---|---|
| Passengers | |
| Adult, 13 to 59 | $2.00 |
| 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.
Ceiba–Vieques 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. |
| 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–Vieques and Ceiba–Culebra 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.
Vieques ferry terminal address
The Vieques ferry terminal is on Morropo Street, Vieques, PR 00765. Like the Ceiba ferry terminal, its ticket window opens one hour before the first departure and closes when the last ferry leaves.
Ceiba–Vieques 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–Vieques ferry FAQs
Where does the Vieques ferry leave from?
The Vieques ferry leaves from the Ceiba ferry terminal, on Marina Drive at Roosevelt Roads in Ceiba, PR 00735. On Vieques, the ferry docks at the Vieques ferry terminal on Morropo Street.
How long is the ferry from Ceiba to Vieques?
Puerto Rico Ferry describes the Ceiba–Vieques ferry as about a one-hour ride. Riders should also allow for arriving one hour before departure.
Can tourists take a car on the Vieques ferry?
Visitors cannot take a car on the Ceiba–Vieques ferry. Puerto Rico Ferry carries a vehicle only when a resident of Vieques or Culebra owns it, and never a rental car.
Should Vieques ferry tickets be bought in advance?
The Ceiba–Vieques 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.
Who rides the Vieques ferry free?
Babies under 4 and seniors 75 and over ride the Ceiba–Vieques ferry free. Their tickets are sold only at the terminal ticket windows, with a photo ID.
Can bicycles ride the Vieques ferry?
Bicycles ride the Ceiba–Vieques 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.