Beautiful island just a short and cheap ferry ride from Ceiba. Lots of beaches to choose from. Those on the south are nicer and calmer. You might even find one with no one on it. Decent reef snorkeling right off the beach. The only down side to this island in our experience was the less than friendly islanders, compared to mainlanders. Granted, residents here have a lot of historical reasons to resent the US government and Navy (look it up), but as a visitor, I am trying to contribute to the local economy by eating and staying in locally owned establishments.

I recommend staying somewhere in Esperanza to be within easy walking to restaurants, beach, and tour pickup spots. You will see horses and chickens everywhere. The beaches are absolutely beautiful! La Chica isn't too busy and has great snorkeling. The Bio Bay Tour is an amazing experience. Go with a company with clear kayaks. Food options can be limited as a lot of restaurants are closed certain days and times. Pack some snacks to hold you over in a pinch. Taxis can be difficult to get, so when you find someone you like get their number and ask them to be your driver.

Beautiful, relaxing island with tons of perfect beaches. I'd recommend staying at least four days to get a good amount of beach time and be able to explore some of the other attractions. My son LOVED the wild horses that are everywhere on the island. My only regret is not staying longer!

Vieques is beautiful, it has beautiful beaches, especially Caracas Beach, I recommend bringing snorkeling equipment so you can see the underwater views that are meters from the shore. I recommend renting a little golf or a mini jeep because the taxi transfer is difficult and very expensive. And if you arrive by plane, make sure you have a transfer from the airport to the hotel because it is very difficult to get a taxi. Don't forget to eat at the restaurant next to Vieques Puerta al Quenepo, it has excellent cuisine

I loved Vieques and am really looking forward to going back. This was my first time there and I went for a mini birthday getaway. It wasn't high season, so there weren't many tourists around, which was nice. It was hurricane season though, so it rained quite a bit. The island is still beautiful though, even with the rain. I had the best Puerto Rican food there. Billy's Restaurant in Esperanza is awesome. We went to Caracas Beach (aka the Victoria Secret beach) and Little Rooster Beach. We stayed at Finca Victoria which is a super gorgeous property; I wish I could live there long-term. Getting around the island is a little tricky if you don't drive. We were only there for two nights (one of which it rained nonstop), so we didn't think it was worth renting a Jeep; that would have been nice though as the roads are well-maintained and almost empty in a lot of areas (just be mindful of the wild horses grazing). I'd read before going that people rent bicycles to get around, but I would not recommend this unless you are very active & fit. We never saw a bicycle there, a couple golf carts here and there, but mostly cars. There are taxis that you can call to get around and the rates are decent. This wouldn't be the ideal destination for partygoers, but if you want peace and relaxation in a very picturesque location, Vieques is the one for you! In terms of getting there, we took an Uber ($80) to Ceiba and then the ferry ($2pp). On the way back, we took the Vieques Airlink which was a thrilling experience. Not very scary (I say this as someone who is afraid of heights) and honestly the smoothest plane ride I've ever been on. Thanks to Vieques, my birthday was super memorable and one for the books. This is a very special place.

We just returned from five days on beautiful Vieques. We are a large family of 12 from 5 to 78 years of age. There is something fun for everyone. The highlight of our trip was Fun Brothers Bio Bay Tour. It was an amazing experience for us all made even better by the clear glass bottom boats. The double kayaks made it possible for the youngest kids as well as older inexperienced adults to enjoy kayaking. We rented Jeeps from Maritza’s —all in good shape. Enjoyed good food at Bili’s, Duffy’s, Banana’s. Villa Chavaniac was perfect for our large family providing privacy for all but a great family area with large private pool overlooking the ocean.