HOW TO GET TO ISLA OMETEPE
Getting to Isla Ometepe requires taking the ferry from San Jorge (Rivas), Nicaragua. This page explains the current ferry times, ticket prices and how to plan your journey to the island.
San Jorge (Rivas) → Isla Ometepe (Moyogalpa) Ferry Times
07:00 - Ferry Che Guevara
07:45 - Ferry Ometepe 4
08.30 - Ferry Ometepe 3
09.00 - Ferry Cacique Nicarao
10.30 - Ferry Ometepe 4
12.00 - Ferry Ometepe 3
12.30 - Lancha Santa Marta*
13.30 - Ferry Cacique Nicarao
14.30 - Ferry Ometepe 4
16.00 - Ferry Che Guevara
16.30 - Ferry Ometepe 3
17.00 - Lancha Santa Marta*
17.45 - Ferry Ometepe 4
* The LANCHAS do NOT go on Sundays
The ferries to Moyogalpa take approx 1 HOUR
Moyogalpa is the largest port on the island and there are always taxis waiting there, no need to pre book.
There are also four ferries a day to San Jose Del Sur on Isla Ometepe. We recommend pre booking a taxi with one of the numbers listed below if you are arriving to San Jose Del Sur.
San Jorge (Rivas) → Isla Ometepe (San Jose Del Sur) Ferry Times
09.30 - Ferry Rey de Cocibolca
11.30 - Ferry La Gran Sultana
17.00 - Ferry Rey de Cocibolca
18.30 - Ferry La Gran Sultana
The ferries to San Jose Del Sure take approx 1.5 HOURS
Leaving Isla Ometepe. The Isla Ometepe Ferry Schedule is as follows:
Isla Ometepe (Moyogalpa) → San Jorge (Rivas) Ferry Times
05.30 - Ferry Cacique Nicarao
06.00 - Ferry Ometepe 4
06.30 - Lancha Santa Marta*
06.45 - Ferry Ometepe 3
09.00 - Ferry Ometepe 4
10.00 - Ferry Ometepe 3
11.00 - Ferry Che Guevara
11.30 - Ferry Cacique Nicarao
12.30 - Ferry Ometepe 4
14.00 - Ferry Ometepe 3
15.00 - Lancha Santa Marta*
16.00 - Ferry Ometepe 4
17.30 - Ferry Che Guevara
* The LANCHAS do NOT go on Sundays
Isla Ometepe (San Jose Del Sur) → San Jorge (Rivas) Ferry Times
07.30 - Ferry Rey de Cocibolca
08.30 - Ferry La Gran Sultana
15.20 - Ferry Rey de Cocibolca
16.30 - Ferry La Gran Sultana
PLEASE NOTE - Ferry Times can change due to weather, holidays, or demand. Always arrive early.
FERRY TICKET PRICES
Foot passengers pay 50 cordobas each way.
When travelling to the island there is also a tourist tax of US$1 per passenger.
VEHICLE PRICES & RESERVATIONS
Depending on the Ferry the prices are US$15 - US$20 for a car.
Motorbikes are priced at 50 cordobas per trip.
You MUST pre book if you want to take a vehicle on the Ferry.
Up to date contact numbers are available below. They will want to know your name, time and date of the ferry you wish to reserve, what type of vehicle you are travelling with and the registration plate of the vehicle.
No pre payment is required, it is CASH only to be paid at the port.
Make sure to arrive more than 1 hour before the departure time if travelling with a vehicle.
TAXES WHEN TRAVELLING TO ISLA OMETEPE
If you are travelling with goods purchased on the mainland they may be liable for taxes which are priced in the tax office on the left hand side on the way to the ferries.
VEHICLE RESERVATIONS FOR FERRY TO ISLA OMETEPE
You will need to make a reservation and pre book the space for your vehicle if you wish to bring it to Isla Ometepe.
Ferry Ometepe: +505 8966 4983, +505 8966 4981, +505 2569 4284
Cacique Nicarao: +505 8808 9712, +505 8544 4756
El Che Guevara: +505 8401 8035, +505 8966 4981
Rey de Cocibolca & La Gran Sultana: +505 8883 6943, +505 5786 6422, +505 5786 7664, +505 2560 4172
TAXI DRIVERS ON ISLA OMETEPE
Jose Luis: +505 8365 7126
Alberto: +505 8977 5646
Both of these taxi drivers respond quickly to Whatsapp messages and speak Spanish and basic English.
If you are looking for a place to stay on Isla Ometepe, Raindance Hostel is a social backpacker hostel offering dorms, private rooms, and help with scooter rentals, and local activities.