From the hotel to San Jorge
Gran Hotel Victoria is in Rivas city, not at the ferry terminal. Arrange your journey to San Jorge and confirm the correct departure point with your transport provider. Allow time for the port procedures your ferry operator requires.
Confirm the crossing with the ferry operator
Check the departure, destination port, fare and return options directly with the ferry operator before travelling. If you are bringing a vehicle, ask how space is reserved and when you need to arrive. Foot-passenger and vehicle arrangements may differ.
This guide does not provide a live timetable. Weather and operational changes can affect a crossing, so check again close to departure rather than relying on an old screenshot.
Plan what happens on Ometepe
A ferry ticket covers the crossing, not your whole island visit. Decide where you want to go after arrival and arrange onward transport separately. Check the return connection before committing to an activity. If the timing is uncertain, consider whether staying overnight on the island suits your trip better.
A Rivas stay before or after your crossing
Compare room options and availability at Gran Hotel Victoria if your journey includes a night in Rivas. Confirm check-in arrangements with the hotel before linking a room reservation to a particular ferry departure.
Choose your island visit before combining connections
The official Ometepe guide lists Charco Verde and Ojo de Agua among its attractions, along with activities such as kayaking and hiking. Choose what you want to visit and ask the provider for the meeting point, expected duration and participation requirements. Then check whether the ferry connections fit that plan.
Questions about your connection
Can I book an activity and the ferry separately?
Yes, but confirm what each booking covers. An activity may start on the island and exclude both the ferry and the journey from the port. Ask for those details before paying.
How do I plan a night in Rivas?
Compare hotel rooms and confirm your expected arrival with the team. If the island return is uncertain, check your booking conditions before choosing a rate.
Planning sources
Checked October 19, 2026. Confirm changing details directly with the provider before travelling.