San Juan ⎜ Puerto Rico Ferries ⎜ Cataño / Old San Juan Ferry
For locals, the Cataño / Old San Juan ferry offers an easy and inexpensive way to commute to work and enjoy local activities.
For visitors in the San Juan area, the Cataño / Old San Juan ferry is a popular transportation option for those that wish to visit Bacardi Rum Distillery, the largest rum distillery in the world, one of the top places to visit in San Juan.
Location of Cataño / Old San Juan Ferry
You can catch the ferry in Old San Juan at Pier #2. Look for the AcuaExpreso sign.
Cost of the Ferry
The cost shown is one way.
| General – Ages 3 – 59 years old | $0.50 |
| Infants – up to age 2 | Free |
| Seniors – Ages 60 – 70 | $0.25 |
| Seniors – Ages 71 and older | Free |
| Individuals with Disabilities | $0.25 |
Catano / Old San Juan Ferry Schedule
The ferry operates 7 days a week. On average the ferry runs every 30 minutes. During holiday hours schedule may change, please inquire in advance at the ferry ticket booth.
Please Note: If you plan on using the ferry, we advise you to make a quick stop at the booth hours before your intended ferry ride to confirm the ferry is running and to purchase your ticket in advance. The ferry is small and during rush hours it can get full with locals commuting.
Official Vessel Itinerary
Please Note: We do our best to keep it up to date, but schedules are subject to change due to weather, ferry availability, and other factors. For questions regarding schedule changes, please contact dtop.pr.gov
Mondays – Thursday
(see full schedule below)
San Juan to Cataño |
Cataño to San Juan |
| 6:00 am – First Trip | 5:30 am – First Ferry |
| 8:15 pm – Last Trip | 7:45 pm – Last Ferry |
Fridays
(see full schedule below)
San Juan to Cataño |
Cataño to San Juan |
| 10:00 am – First Trip | 10:30 am – First Ferry |
| 8:15 pm – Last Trip | 7:45 pm – Last Ferry |
Saturdays & Sundays
Cataño to San Juan |
San Juan to Cataño |
| 7:30 am – First Ferry | 8:00 am – First Trip |
| 7:30 pm – Last Ferry | 7:00 pm – Last Trip |
Purchasing Tickets for Cataño / Old San Juan Ferry
In-person: You can purchase tickets at the ticket booth a Pier #2 in Old San Juan or Cataño terminal.
Online: Note that to buy tickets at a discount for infants and seniors, you must purchase them in person to show ID. You may purchase tickets ahead online here. If there are no tickets available online, go to the ticket office and inquire.