About Island Hopper

My Island Hopper Story

In August 2023, I traveled to Puerto Rico for a 3-week vacation to relax and de-stress. Until my arrival, I knew nothing of the public & private transportation system - but I discovered quickly there needed an affordable, reliable and expansive transportation system in Puerto Rico.

Adventure Planning

I deliberately stayed in Hostels, in lieu of a Hotel or Resort, as I too wanted new adventures in Puerto Rico - Beaches, Mountains, Waterfalls, Kayaking, Sunsets and always seeking great local cuisine. But with no License I couldn't rent any vehicle in Puerto Rico. I was at the mercy of Public Transit and Uber.

Uber is "How much?"

Getting around San Juan was really no big deal walking, or an electric scooter or bike, and even an Uber - pretty much $5-10 for the trip around town. No big deal in the scheme of things. But I needed to visit Fajardo, 37-miles from San Juan . . . Uber? $80 one-way to Fajardo from San Juan!

Getting Around

So now I'm in Fajardo at a Hostel, 3-miles round-trip to a gas station/store; everything else - Uber, which took forever. But I was on a researching mission. Not a vacation - this time. But this Fajardo adventure just ate at me for a "better way" to get around the Island

Inspirations & Opportunities

The Uber back to San Juan left a bad taste. 1. I failed in my research mission, and 2. this was a costly mis-adventure I didn't want to repeat over and over getting around Puerto Rico. I began researching transportation in Puerto Rico and found it wanting . . .

The Plan

Two weeks in and I finally de-stressed and found harmony after "Big City" life in Houston, Texas. I got sick, and then the last 48-hours in Puerto Rico I did a lot of contemplation of the opportunities I discovered during my visit. Affordable and reliable transportation seemed to be a "No-Brainer". Not 60-minutes after landing in Houston before arriving home, I was in 2 traffic jams, caught a train and saw a dead body. Peace, Harmony and Serenity be damned!

Island Hopper metamorphasizes

The next morning I couldn't believe my first 12-hours home - insanity. How can I move to Puerto Rico? Island Hopper metamorphasized into an identity, a color-scheme, branding and a logo. A Plan formed and . . .

Download the Island Hopper App, register and enter payment. Now for one flat-fee and you can ride on any Island Hopper for 24-hours, all over Puerto Rico. San Juan to Old San Juan, San Juan to Ponce, both Coasts, Island-wide, Airport-Hostel Route, and more. Find all Island Hopper Routes in the App.

Whether you are traveling everyday, or a few times a week or to work or an appointment, Island Hopper can reliably and safely get you around the island on a budget.

Island Hopper is also ADA Compliant with specific Hoppers equiped with first-class Wheel-Chair assisted vehicles. Senior & Veteran Discounts. Package Discounts available.

Contact Information

Island Hopper is in development and planning for operations in Summer 2025.

For more information please contact:
Floyd Pleasant Tarvin IV

Floyd.Tarvin@yahoo.com
+01-346-971-6999

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Island Hopper Hostels

Island Hopper & Island Hopper Hostels

are property of Record Owner:

Floyd Pleasant Tarvin IV