Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Carnival Cruise Lines( 800-327-9501;
www.carnival.com
)
Celebrity Cruise Lines ( 800-437-3111;
www.celebritycruises.com
)
Holland America Line ( 800-628-4855;
www.hollandamerica.com
)
Norwegian Cruise Line( 800-327-7030;
www2.ncl.com
)
Princess Cruises( 800-421-0522;
www.princess.com
)
Radisson Seven Seas( 800-285-1835;
www.rssc.com
)
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line ( 800-327-6700;
www.royalcaribbean.com
)
Ferry
TO/FROM THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
The oceangoing ferry between Mayagüez, on Puerto Rico's west coast, and Santo
Domingo, in the Dominican Republic, had suspended service at the time of research due to
a dispute with the Mayagüez Port Authority. The same company, Ferries del Caribe, was
running erratic service between Santo Domingo and San Juan, but no regular schedule was
available at the time of research.
TO/FROM THE US VIRGIN ISLANDS
Transportation Services Virgin Islands ( 340-776-6282;
www.vinow.com
)
runs an
irregular ferry service between Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, with ferries leaving
Fajardo twice a month. The Maritime Transportation Authority (ATM) runs regular ferry
services from Fajardo to Culebra (
Click here
) and Vieques (
Click here
).
Yacht
Crewing aboard a yacht destined for the West Indies from North America or Europe is a
popular way of getting to Puerto Rico.
Marinas are located at most major resorts and at principal ports around the Puerto Rican
coast.
Upon reaching the island you
must
clear immigration and customs unless you are coming
directly from a US port or the US Virgin Islands.
