Getting around by boat and ferry Pico

From São Roque, you can reach Velas, on São Jorge, all year round with Atlanticoline ferries (green and orange lines). From June to September, the company also operates direct services between São Roque and Horta on Faial (white line). To reach the other islands from São Roque, you'll need to make at least one stopover. There are more departures from Madalena, Pico's other ferry terminal. In bad weather, ferries may be cancelled. An option worth considering for those with the time and inclination to travel differently...

Pico is linked by boat to Faial and São Jorge all year round. From June to September, the service is extended to Graciosa and Terceira. From Madalena, Atlanticoline operates around 5 round trips a day, at least 5 days a week, to Horta on Faial (blue line). The green line connects Madalena directly to Velas on São Jorge: count on two to three round trips a day, between two and four days a week, depending on the season. In summer, ferries also leave Madalena for Calheta on São Jorge, two days a week (purple line).