{"id":4245,"date":"2021-12-22T09:30:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-22T14:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.plateapr.com\/en\/?p=4245"},"modified":"2022-02-11T15:35:48","modified_gmt":"2022-02-11T20:35:48","slug":"getting-to-vieques-and-culebra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.plateapr.com\/en\/info\/getting-to-vieques-and-culebra\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting to Vieques and Culebra"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Essential planning information on how to reach Puerto Rico\u2019s famed remote island jewels<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two of Puerto Rico\u2019s greatest assets, Vieques and Culebra rank high on the wish list of many travelers. As two of Puerto Rico\u2019s island municipalities, it takes more forethought and planning to ensure a seamless travel experience. The only way to reach the islands is by plane\u2014commercial, charter or private flight\u2014a public ferry from Ceiba, or a day trip via a high-speed catamaran and yacht.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Playa Negro (Black Sand Beach) in Vieques \/ Discover Puerto Rico<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Vieques<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

An island municipality, famed for its picture-perfect crescents of sand, boutique hotels and crystalline waters, Vieques is the ultimate Caribbean dreamscape. Substantially larger than Culebra, Vieques draws visitors to its bioluminescent bay which boasts the highest concentration of phosphorescent dinoflagellates of any of the world\u2019s five bio bays. Kayaking through the bay under star-studded skies is a bucket-list experience. There are dreamy beaches where you will barely see another soul, aquamarine waters teeming with marine life and even semi-wild horses. The U.S. military\u2019s presence on the island for over 60 years prevented overdevelopment and, since 2003, their former bases have been reclaimed and protected as part of Vieques National Wildlife Refuge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting to Vieques<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Plane<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unless budget is your primary consideration, flying is the fastest, easiest and most convenient way to reach Vieques. <\/strong>With breathtaking views, <\/strong>the flight is part of the adventure. Planes are small, jet-propelled aircraft and only carry up to eight passengers\u2014you\u2019ll need to book ahead of time to secure your seat. There are around five flights a day from San Juan International Airport (SJU) with Cape Air<\/a> and Vieques Air Link<\/a>. Flights start at $110 one way; airtime is around 30 minutes. From San Juan\u2019s Isla Grande Airport (SIG), 10 minutes by car from downtown San Juan, there are flights with Cape Air, Air Flamenco<\/a> and Vieques Air Link.  One-way tickets cost from $72 each way; airtime around 17 minutes. There are also daily flights from Ceiba Airport with Vieques Air Link, from $40 (7-min. flight time.) Daily flights connect Vieques with Culebra, as well as islands of the Greater Antilles\u2014St. Thomas and St. Croix. A partnership between JetBlue<\/a> and Cape Air means that you can now book a flight from the mainland U.S. with a connection to Vieques as part of your initial reservation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All airlines charge extra for luggage that weighs more than 30lbs. Surcharges are applied at a rate of $1 per pound above the limit. The maximum weight permitted is 50lbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MN Aviation<\/a> offers charter flights for up to nine passengers from San Juan to Vieques. Prices start at $1,500 each way.<\/p>\n\n\n

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