The cheapest and fastest ferries from Velas to São Roque do Pico
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 30 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
21 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Velas to São Roque do Pico is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Velas to São Roque do Pico will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £16.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Velas for São Roque do Pico every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed 26 Nov the direct ferries cover the 21 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
The slowest ferries will take 1 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Velas to São Roque do Pico Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Atlânticoline | Departure Time 11:30 | Arrival Time 12:20 | Duration 0h50 | Sailing Days Tue |
Live departures
Velas to São Roque do Pico ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Velas to São Roque do Pico ferries for today, Tuesday 25 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ATLANTICOLINE | 12:30 Velas | 0h50 | 13:20 Atlânticoline - Gare Marítima de São Roque | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Velas to São Roque do Pico
Ferries from Velas to São Roque do Pico run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
There are 3 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest ferry covers the 11 nautical miles (21 km) distance in 50m. There are 9 sailings per week. Ferries from Velas to São Roque do Pico are available to foot passengers.

Distance 11 nautical miles (21 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Ferries per day 3 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 9 |
Fastest ferry 50m |
First ferry 00:25 |
Last ferry 23:55 |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Atlânticoline from Velas to São Roque do PicoYou can travel by ferry between Velas to São Roque do Pico with Atlânticoline for as low as £16. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Velas to São Roque do Pico ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Velas to São Roque do Pico by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at São Roque do Pico, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Velas, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Atlânticoline - Gare Marítima de São Roque, located 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre.
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Important Stations and Airports in Velas and São Roque do Pico
- Restaurante São Jorge (0.3km)
- Café Restaurante Velense (0.5km)
- Restaurante Fornos de Lava (0.7km)
- Main companies are Taxis Jorge and Taxis Ilha Azul.
- Bus Line 1, Velas Stop
- Free WiFi
- Casa Âncora (0.3km)
- Restaurante Montanha (0.7km)
- Restaurante Marisqueira Ancoradouro (0.9km)
- Main companies are Taxi Pico and Taxi São Roque.
- Free
- Bus Line 101, São Roque do Pico stop
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