Which is the cheapest way to get to Isla Juventud in Cuba?

WikiVoyage states that you can get to Isla Juventud (Nueva Gerona) by plane or by boat:

The boat ("Kometa" catamaran) costs 50 pesos per person (25 for children of less than 12 years of age):

50 CUC for foreigners

50 CUP for locals.

I've checked with Cubana and the price to go by plane is around 40 CUC per leg. The Lonely Planet (2007) explains that there are other ships, not just the Kometa.

There is a bit weird to pay more for a 2 hours road trip plus a 3 hours ship trip than for a comfortable 30 minute flight... Is this information right? Which is the cheapest way to get to Isla de la Juventud for a non-local?

Best Answer

Well, yes it sounds weird because it is weird.

The 50 CUC on "Kometa" is round trip (see here) that includes a transfer from bus station to Port as far as I can tell but as mentioned on the page: "expect a lousy ride". On the bus that is.

The flights are available too. Served by Cubana for $82/pp round trip. So it's up to you what you would like to do.

Or you can take Bellamar for 5 hours and 30 pesos.

Those are the only options as far as I can tell so for as far as time/price = worth I'd take a plane but it's your choice.

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How do I get to Isla de la Juventud Cuba?

By Bus & Ferry Isla de la Juventud is connected to the mainland by regular ferry service between Nueva Gerona, on the island, and the town of Bataban\xf3, on the coast 71km (44 miles) south of Havana. Several types of ferries make the trip. You'll definitely want to book one of the two high-speed modern catamaran ferries.

Where is the Isla de la Juventud located?

Isla de la Juventud, (Spanish: \u201cIsle of Youth\u201d) English Juventud Island, formerly (until 1978) Isla de Pinos, English Isle of Pines, island and municipio especial (special municipality) of Cuba, in the Caribbean Sea.

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