Cuba Liveaboard Fly Fishing

Cayo Largo - Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit...

The JA1 - Cuban Fishing Centers

Cayo Largo is a small island belonging to Cuba in the Caribbean and is no more than 16-miles long and 1.9-miles wide. The JA1, a 110-foot Liveaboard yacht, has a maximum of five skiffs in the entire area for the week. Cayo Largo is Cuba's most exclusive and innovative fishing destination. Avalon's Cayo Largo fishery is one of the best locations in the world for finding big permit.

2022 Cayo Largo Low Season Special:
For anglers traveling between July 15 and December 31, 2022. When you pull a group together of 5 anglers or 10 anglers / a half yacht or full yacht... Savings of $10,000 for half yacht or $20,000 for full yacht.
It works out to be $3,990.00 per person.
Subject to availability.
Call Fishing with Larry for Details.

Fishing Cayo Largo

Cayo Largo is a premier saltwater flats fishery and Avalon's top destination for Grand Slams. A Caribbean Grand Slam is when an angler catches a bonefish, tarpon, and permit in one day. Since 2004, Avalon has landed over 500 grand slams!
Cayo Largo has a rotational system of six zones. During a full week of fishing, you'll fish each zone once. With the Liveaboard, they have the flexibility to stay further to the west in zones 5 and 6, where the tarpon fishing can be better. The run from the marina to zone 5 and 6 is quite far, so during the week, liveaboard anglers have the advantage of fishing these zones longer than resort-based anglers.

Fishing Facts:

Boats: Avalon uses Dolphin 16-foot Super skiffs teamed with Yamaha 60 or 70-HP motors at all of their flats fishing destinations. The guides can pole the skiffs on the shallowest bonefish flats. Two anglers per boat and guide.
Guides: Local guides are excellent anglers and are very skilled at finding all species. They were born and raised on these waters and know the ocean and the flats very well. The guides speak Spanish, yet also enough Fishing-English to get by.
Equipment: No gear or tackle is provided. A rod and reel and fly line rental is available for $350.00 per person per week and requires 60-days’ notice before your trip. A detailed list of what to bring is in our confirmation packet.
Fishing License: is included in the package.

Jardines Avalon I

Jardines Avalon I (The JA1) is a 110-foot liveaboard yacht hosting up to 10 anglers, plus eight crew members. The liveaboard also hosts divers. There are nine cabin staterooms with private bathrooms. Two cabins have queen beds, and the rest have twin beds. Each cabin has air conditioning and heat controls, electricity plugs, 220 volts and 110 volts), drawers for storage, and panoramic windows for views of the Caribbean.
The main deck has an air-conditioned lounge with a large screen TV and DVD system for watching fishing videos from your day out on the flats. The lounge also has a digital and photo editing computer if you would like to use it during your stay. The shaded upper sun deck has cushioned chairs and a hot tub.
Meals: Delicious Cuban cuisine, grilled fresh seafood, vegetables, and desserts, served with international wines and local liquors.
Alcohol: The open bar includes Cuban beers, rum, international wines, and a variety of spirits.
Communications: Wi-Fi is not available on the liveaboard. You’ll need to check with your cell service provider before your trip to see if your U.S. cell phone will work in Cuba. Satellite phones are NOT allowed in Cuba and will be confiscated at the airport upon arrival.

Getting to the Liveaboard:

You'll need to arrive at the José Martí International Airport in Havana on Saturday before 12:00 Noon. After you claim your baggage and immigration process, you'll be greeted by your host and driven to Parque Central Hotel in Havana (if required). At 1:00 p.m., your driver will transfer your group by private bus to Zapesca Port, a three-hour drive. You'll board The JA1. The navigation to Cayo Blanco—the first anchoring point—will take about two hours. Dinner and overnight on The JA1.

Sample Itinerary:

Saturday to Saturday
Friday: Optional: You may choose to arrive in Havana a day early and stay overnight. This hotel night is not included in the package.
Saturday: You’ll need to arrive at the José Martí International Airport in Havana before noon 12:00 p.m. You’ll be driven to Zapesca, a 3-hour drive, where you'll board the Liveaboard. Settle in and enjoy a cold mojito and a nice dinner. Overnight on the JA1 liveaboard.
Sunday - Thursday:
7:00 a.m. - Wake-up call.
7:30 a.m. - Breakfast. You’ll pack a lunch to take on the skiff.
8:00 a.m. – Head out for a full day of guided fishing.
5:00 p.m. – You’ll return to the liveaboard and enjoy appetizers.
7:30 p.m. - Dinner is served.
Friday: You’ll have an early morning wake-up. You’ll fish until 4:00 p.m. The Liveaboard will sail back to the anchoring spot in Cayo Blanco, where you’ll stay the night on board.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m., you'll disembark. A host and driver will drive you back to the airport in Havana for your flight home, with an estimated arrival of 12:00 noon. Do not plan your departing flights before 3:00 p.m.

Full Yacht and Half Yacht Options

Full-Yacht Includes:
Includes 9 cabins, with 5 skiffs and 5 guides.
Half-Yacht Includes:
Includes 5 cabins for groups of 6 anglers, 4 single rooms, and 1 double room, with 3 skiffs and 3 guides.

2022 USD Rates:

7-nights and 6-days guided fishing
Low Season:
Jan. 1 - Feb. 19 and July 16 - Dec. 31, 2022
Full Yacht: $59,900.00 per group
Half-Yacht: $29,950.00 per group
Peak Season:
February 19 - July 16, 2022
Full Yacht: $87,890.00 per group
Half-Yacht: $43,945.00 per group

2023 USD Rates:

7-nights and 6-days guided fishing
Low Season:
Dec. 31, 2022 - Feb. 18 and July 15 - Dec. 30, 2023
Full Yacht rate: $62,290.00 per group
Half-Yacht: $31,145.00 per group
Peak Season:
February 18 - July 15, 2023
Full Yacht rate: $87,890.00 per group
Half-Yacht: $43,945.00 per group

Packages Include:

Ground transfers in Havana from the airport to Parque Central Hotel, roundtrip private bus transfers between Havana and Zapesca Port, 7-nights lodging and meals on the liveaboard, open bar, guided fishing, fishing license, four drinks on the skiff each fishing day (beer, water, or soft drinks), and the Marine Park Conservation Fee, a $100.00 value.

Packages Do Not Include:

Airfare, meals and hotel stays in Havana, fishing tackle, optional gear rental of $350.00 per person - fly rod and reels, gratuities to the guides and staff, personal expenses, Global Rescue, travel insurance, and anything not mentioned under inclusions.

Avalon

Avalon's Deposit Policy:

For trips confirmed with over 18 months of arrival date, a 5% deposit of the total amount due is requested.
- 18 months before arrival date, a 10% deposit of the total amount is due.
- 12 months before arrival date, 30% deposit of the total amount is due.
- 6 months before arrival date, 70% of the total amount has to be paid.
- Balance payment is due 3 months (90 days) prior to arrival.
6 months prior to your arrival date, you will have the chance to confirm only half yacht or to book half group (on land base accommodation), more anglers can always be added further on if space will remain available.
Avalon will be in charge to sell the unsold part of the yacht if necessary to help completing the group.

Cancellation Policy:

Deposits are refundable (minus a US $800.00 PER PERSON handling fee until 180 days prior to the start of your trip). Within 180 days of your trip, your deposit is non-refundable. No refunds are available for unused portions of packages. Full payment is due 90 days prior to arrival. In the lodge, credit card payments cannot be accepted for anything. All programs and execution of them remain subject to weather and other unforeseen circumstances. Claims for refunds will not be accepted.

**IMPORTANT: Trip Cancellation insurance is highly recommended and "cancel for any reason" insurance is very important to consider in the case of unforeseen events preventing you from traveling. If you cancel within 180 days of your trip this will be your only possible form of reimbursement.
If you would like trip cancellation coverage for reasons not included in standard travel insurance policies, please inquire with your travel representative about the No Risk Policy** The refund policy is not applicable to rescheduled or rebooked trips. Therefore, once a trip has been rescheduled or rebooked it is ineligible for a monetary refund of any kind and claims for refunds will not be accepted.
Travel Insurance: Fishing with Larry strongly recommends purchasing trip insurance when traveling with Avalon to Cuba. We have worked with Avalon for years and know from experience they almost never give a refund or credit for a future trip. We have had anglers miss their trip to Cuba due to flight problems because of weather or mechanical issues and Avalon was unwilling to work with them. Save yourself some heartache and get Travel Insurance.
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Avalon Disclaimer: Avalon, Cuban fishing centers, its subsidiaries, management, staff, personnel, any of its affiliated or associated companies, agents, sub-agents, subcontractors, or anyone, either directly or indirectly, involved in the organization or execution of the programs or services will not become liable or responsible in any way in connection with accommodation, lodge, restaurant, transfer and expedition services, information supplied, or for any loss, injury or damage to or in respect to any person or property how so ever caused or arising. Prices mentioned are based on present exchange rates and tariffs and remain subject to change.

*Cuban Laws are against any kind of drugs, and the use is absolutely forbidden in any place. Trying to enter the Cuban Country with drugs is considered a severe crime. Avalon Fishing and Diving Center is against any kind of drugs.

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