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Fast Ferry
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Steven Harris (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date:   11-02-06 12:10

Does anybody know if the fast ferry(Athena) from San Juan-Culebra-Vieques will be operating this year. No one ever answers their phone.If they are not operating then what is the best way to get from Vieques to Culebra without chartering your own flight.

Steven Harris
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Re: Fast Ferry
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Eric (---.hsd1.co.comcast.net)
Date:   11-02-06 22:30

I asked a similar question below under Tracy. I guess the reply was that the high speed ferry is out of business. I am confused because their site still says that they will be starting up 12/1. I am going to call a few times and see what happens.
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Re: Fast Ferry
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Yoko (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date:   11-05-06 12:02

I just came back from Culebra and Vieques on Nov. 2. I took flight from Culebra to Vieques for $25 per person, which takes only 7 to 10 min. I am not sure if any one has flight from Vieques to Culebra. It seems Air Flamenco and VAL have routine flight from Culebra to Vieques, and to Fajardo, (continuing to Culebra, making a triangle route.) I may not be responding to your main concern, but just fyi.
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Re: Fast Ferry
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Jorge Flores (---.statestreet.com)
Date:   11-09-06 10:42

I spoke with the company that ran the ferry last year and they stated that they will not resume service out of San Juan this year even though their website says they will open up on December 1st

Jorge Flores
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Re: Fast Ferry
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Michael (---.ny325.east.verizon.net)
Date:   11-09-06 10:50

Jorge, is this confirmed?

Enjoy Culebra!

Michael
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Re: Fast Ferry
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Jorge Flores (---.statestreet.com)
Date:   11-09-06 13:20

I called the company about 2 weeks ago and they stated that this service was discontinued.

Jorge Flores
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Re: Fast Ferry
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Jorge Flores (---.statestreet.com)
Date:   11-09-06 13:31

Michael, I just spoke to the ferry company about 5 minutes ago and they are now singing a different tune. I called (877) 733-9425) and they stated that they would have a better idea of a schedule within the next 2 weeks.

Jorge Flores
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Re: Fast Ferry
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Michael (---.ny325.east.verizon.net)
Date:   11-09-06 17:02

similar story every year, I am afraid .. I guess we'll know once the boat docks :)

Enjoy Culebra!

Michael
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Re: Fast Ferry
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Jorge Flores (---.statestreet.com)
Date:   11-14-06 11:44

Michael, I called the High Speed Ferry Company again today and they still have not established a schedule for this ferry.

Jorge Flores
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Re: Fast Ferry
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Michael (---.ny325.east.verizon.net)
Date:   11-14-06 16:05

Thanks for the update, Jorge!

Enjoy Culebra!

Michael
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Re: Fast Ferry
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Jorge Flores (---.statestreet.com)
Date:   11-20-06 14:50

Michael, I made my weekly call to the company and they stated they would have more information after Thanksgiving

Jorge Flores
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Re: Fast Ferry
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: John Duggleby (---.dhcp.mdsn.wi.charter.com)
Date:   11-27-06 13:55

Jorge,

I just discovered this thread, and am very glad because my wife and I are coming to Vieques this Sunday Dec. 3 and planning to TAKE the fast ferry based on their website (we also cannot reach them by phone). Today is Monday, November 27, do you happen to have any update?

Thanks so much!
John
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Re: Fast Ferry
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Jorge Flores (---.statestreet.com)
Date:   11-27-06 15:05

John, I called again today (1-877-733-9425) and I got the same non commital response from the ferry company. They stated that they still ironing out some details and to call them back in a couple of weeks.

Jorge Flores
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Re: Fast Ferry
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Doug (---.aurorasys.com)
Date:   11-27-06 15:42

Sounds, more and more, like somebody didn't pay the bills.

Doug
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Re: Fast Ferry
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: John Duggleby (---.dhcp.mdsn.wi.charter.com)
Date:   11-28-06 10:45

I called the company today, 11/28, and got the same run-around Jorge did. No idea when the ferry will begin operation, try back about mid-December. My vacation will be over by then, but hope some of you get to try this stupid ferry sometime, if indeed you want to after being treated like this. Carrumba!!
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Re: Fast Ferry
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Doug (---.aurorasys.com)
Date:   11-28-06 15:38

By the time you add your long distance bills to the fare, you are better off flying.

Doug
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