Puerto rico ferry to culebra: Ceiba Culebra – Puerto Rico Ferry anchored by Hornblower

A Guide to Taking the Ferry with Your Car in Puerto Rico

Basics about Puerto Rican ferries

The ferry in Puerto Rico is a cargo ferry which is not really intended for passenger use. If you are traveling with a vehicle on-board you should have no issue getting on. The problem is the boat doesn’t offer much cover from adverse weather like sun or extreme heat. So, prepare accordingly.

You MUST make a reservation ahead of time to get a spot on one of these ferries as well. It is nearly impossible to do so online or in person. So, unfortunately, you will need to drive to the Ferry location before you plan on leaving and make a reservation in-person. We recommend you do this at least a week in advance.

The only issue with these reservations is that they are not ironclad. This basically means if a cargo truck needs to take your spot on the ferry, you will get bumped, possibly to the next day. In the end, its just the luck of the draw.

This is the only way for you to get your car to these islands unless you can find an auto transport company that can ship your car to these places. So far, we have not heard of such a company. Also, then you would need to take a flight yourself to the island.

Also, the ferries don’t always stay on schedule. They depart when they are filled. This includes if they fill early. So, be sure you get there earlier than you might expect to need to.
 

Popular ferry routes people bring their car on

The two places that people in Puerto Rico travel to with their cars via ferry are Culebra and Vieques. These are both wonderful places to visit as they are both incredibly beautiful.

However, be careful about what types of vehicles you travel there with. Some of the roads are unpaved, bumpy and dirty. A Jeep would be fine driving on these roads whereas a really nice luxury car might not be.
Here are the ferries you can take in Puerto Rico:

• Ceiba to Culebra (the main island to Culebra)
• Culebra to Ceiba (Culebra to the main island)
• Ceiba to Vieques (the main island to Vieques)
• Vieques to Ceiba (Vieques to the main island)

These ferries leave several times a day, seven days a week. The issue is that the schedule changes quite frequently. If the ferry is gets filled, even if you have a reservation it will leave. So, be sure you get there early.

These ferries all depart several times a day any where from 4 AM to 9:30 PM. The best idea is to arrive early in the morning and expect to wait up to a couple of hours. It is unfortunate, but that is they way it is right now.

The schedule for departures is: (Remember, these times are VERY subject to change – arrive as early as possible)

• Ceiba to Vieques
  • 4:00 AM
  • 9:00 AM
  • 1:00PM
  • 4:45PM
  • 8:15PM
• Vieques to Ceiba
  • 6:00 AM
  • 11:00 AM
  • 3:00 PM
  • 6:30 PM
• Ceiba to Culebra
  • 4:00 AM
  • 9:00 AM
  • 1:00PM
  • 4:45PM
  • 8:15PM
• Culebra to Ceiba
  • 6:00 AM
  • 11:00 AM
  • 3:00 PM
  • 6:30 PM

Also, please take note of the fact that Roosevelt Roads in Ceiba is where the ferries depart from now. They used to depart from Fajardo but that is no longer the case.
 

Don’t take that rental car on the ferry

Unfortunately, most rental companies will not permit you to take a rental car onto the Ferry. If you do anyway and damage occurs to the rental car while it is on the ship or the island you traveled to, you will void the rental agreement and be responsible for paying for a hundred percent of the damage yourself.

It can’t hurt to ask your rental company if they allow people to travel on the ferry with their cars, but the answer is likely no. That is another reason to ship your car to Puerto Rico with Puerto Rico Car Transport.
 

Conclusion

You can ferry your way to the best and most attractive islands in Puerto Rico. However, it will be a complicated experience to say the least. Plan ahead to avoid unnecessary delays and problems.

Regardless, if you are on your way to Puerto Rico and need your car shipped there, the car shipping professionals at Puerto Rico Car Transport can help.

Ceiba, PR: Culebra Kayak & Snorkel Tour with Ferry Tickets

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Be amazed by the Aquafari Culebra, one of the most impressive tours with the clearest waters, pristine beaches, and sea life. Paddle your way along Puerto Rico’s kayaking and snorkeling mecca.

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Duration 7 hours

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Live tour guide

Spanish, English

Small group

Limited to 12 participants

• Chill at one of the top beaches in the world: Flamenco Beach
• Enjoy a full-day at the world-famous Culebra Island
• Kayak through paradise at the Luis Peña Marine Reserve
• Snorkel with sea turtles and vibrant marine wildlife

First, check-in at the Ceiba Ferry Dock and meet your host in front of the terminal to go over a few details of the day and receive your round-trip ferry tickets. The host will be wearing a red local tour operator shirt and have a sign.

Be sure to eat a hearty breakfast prior to arriving at the Ceiba Ferry Terminal, so you will be fueled for the day. The ferry will arrive in Culebra, where you will meet your guide outside of the ferry gates.

Here, check in, ride a bus to Tamarindo Beach and the kayaking and snorkeling excursion begins.
Start off this magnificent journey from Tamarindo Beach, located on the west coast of Culebra. Following complete pre-ride instructions, join your guides as you paddle over the calm, turtle-frequented waters of the Luis Pena Nature Reserve.

In the seagrass beds of Tamarindo Beach, you will have the chance to snorkel with turtles. Along the way, enjoy the breathtaking views of Culebra’s deserted cays and the vast marine fauna.

Get ready to explore the underwater world as you jump out of your kayaks to snorkel and discover some of the most amazing marine life in the Caribbean. Have fun exploring with your eco guides colorful tropical fish and vibrant coral formations.  
Your guides will lead the group back to shore where you will enjoy light snacks. Next, the group will depart for Flamenco Beach. A breathtaking way to end the day! Enjoy lunch at one of the world’s most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean.

Later, meet your guide at Flamenco Beach parking area to head to the ferry terminal to go back to Ceiba. A full day of fun and creating memories of Puerto Rico!

• Round trip ferry ride
• Round trip land transfer within Culebra
• Local guide
• All kayaking and snorkeling equipment
• Complimentary digital photo album of your experience
• Light snacks
• Instruction covering paddling, snorkeling and ocean safety

• Lunch (It’s recommended to bring your own lunch, to avoid spending time waiting in line at flamenco beach)
• Hotel pickup and drop-off

• Children under 6 years
• Pregnant women
• People with back problems
• People with vertigo
• Non-swimmers
• People with epilepsy
• People over 250 lbs (113 kg)
• People with recent surgeries
• People with mobility impairments

Meet your tour guide in front of the boarding area for your ferry tickets. Your guide will be holding a sign and/or wearing a red shirt that reads “Kayaking Puerto Rico”.

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• Guide

  5/5

• Transportation

  4.7/5

• Value for money

  4.7/5

• Safety

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the guides are super cute and helpful but the tour itself is not something extraordinary, not a must, shouuld be less expensive
flamenco beach is a place to definetlt see, that was the highlight of the tour.
the day we went was full of tides so did not do the kayak thing.
for the snorkel experience, dont expect colorful fish or corals, just sea turtles if you are lucky which is ok but i was a little dissapointed.
we first did flamenco beach, then the snorkel and there was no shower on this area, and had to take the ferry with all the sand and salt of the sea, it was uncomfartable.

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it was a fun adventure, our tour guide was amazing, my only concern was after the kayak we get shuttled to the playa flamenco beach and we are left there, during my tour it was raining and we felt a bit stranded and being on the beach there was little options for shelter, the weather ended up clearing up and we made to most out of being on the beach.
overall it was a great experience

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In love with this experience! One of the guides (Jhon) helped me during the dive because the jellyfish made me panic, too professional! I loved the experience with the kayaks.