Cuba - Jardines de la Reina
Gardens of the Queen
The JAF2 Liveaboard Yacht
The JAF2 is a 130-foot vessel built in 2018. With ten staterooms, the JAF2 is larger than Jardines FI.
You'll fish the pristine saltwater flats of Jardines de la Reina, also known as Gardens of the Queen.
For more about the fishing, visit Visit Jardines de la Reina's page.
Lounge area
The Liveaboard comfortably hosts 12 anglers and eight non-fishing guests (sharing rooms with anglers), plus 9 crew members. At times, the liveaboard may also accommodate divers. The design and interior decor give the yacht a touch of intimacy, refinement, a sense of warmth, and simplicity.
Dolphin 16 ft. Super Skiffs
Dolphin 16 ft. Super Skiffs teamed with Yamaha 70-HP motors. Jardines de la Reina (JDR) offers more fishing hours than any of our Cuba destinations and is ideal for fly anglers who desire to fish from dawn to dusk, about 5:00 p.m.
Fishing License: Your fishing license is included in the package. The Marine Park Conservation Fee is $300 per person, and is not included in the package.
Liveaboard Cabins
The Liveaboard has ten air-conditioned cabins with private bathrooms and panoramic Caribbean views. While the liveaboard can accommodate 20 guests, we suggest between 10 and 16 anglers for optimum comfort. Each cabin has two twin beds, air conditioning and heat controls, electricity plugs (220 and 110 volts), storage drawers, and panoramic Caribbean views.
Communications: Wi-Fi is not available on the liveaboard. Before your trip, you’ll need to check with your cell service provider 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.
The JAF2
Dining on The JAF2
Meals: All meals are included on the liveaboard and are simple yet gourmet. Salads with fresh vegetables and a variety of fruits are available. Fresh sashimi is offered nightly. Dinners feature delicious fresh fish, pork, or chicken entrees.
Beverages
Open Bar: The open bar is included in the package and includes beer, wine, rum, soft drinks, and water.
Hallway between Cabins
JAF2 Boat Amenities:
• Laundry Service
• Leisure Deck
• Shaded Fishing deck
• Daily housekeeping
• Audio and video entertainment
• TV in cabins
• Air Conditioned saloon and Cabins
• Sun Deck
• Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
• Warm Water Showers
• Outdoor Dining
• Separate rinse for u/w camera
• Custom built for Fishing
• Hot Tub
Getting to the Liveaboard:
U.S. Citizens traveling to Jardines de la Reina MUST fly in and out of CAMAGUEY Cuba (CMW) both in 2024 and 2025. There is one flight per day from Miami to Camaguey. (The one-way ground transfer from Camaguey is $50 per person.)
JAF2 Sample Itinerary:
Sunday - Thursday:
7:00 a.m. Wake-up call.
7:30 a.m. Breakfast.
8:00 a.m. Fishing full day with packed lunch.
Your group will have the possibility for lunch at The JAF2, please inform
your crew and staff in advance. Return in the afternoon. Appetizers at JAF2. Dinner and overnight on JAF2.
Note: The schedule can be changed according to your preferences and your guide's suggestions.
Friday:
7:00 a.m. Wake-up call.
7:30 a.m. Breakfast.
8:00 a.m. Fish half-day until noon/1:00 p.m. with packed lunch. At 2:00 p.m., you will be transferred back to Júcaro port with estimated arrival at 7.00 p.m. Appetizers at JAF2. Dinner and overnight at JAF2.
Saturday: 5:00 - 8:00 a.m. Disembarking at Júcaro Port. Transfer to Cayo Coco, Camagüey (2-hour drive) with an estimated arrival at 7:30 - 10:30 a.m. *If you have a pre-arranged flight, you can disembark the boat early for departing flights from Camaguey.
Entire Yacht: 12 anglers + 8 non-fishing guests. Six skiffs and 6 guides.
Half Yacht: 5 anglers + 1 host, 3 skiffs and 3 guides.
2024 USD Rates:
Jardines de la Reina
7-nights and 5.75-days guided fishingLow Season:
July 13 - Dec. 28, 2024:
Entire Yacht: $69,500.00 per group
Half Yachet: $34,750.00 per group
High Season:
February 17 - July 13, 2024:
Entire Yacht: $117,500.00 per group
Half-Yacht: $58,750.00 per group
2025 USD Rates:
Low Season:Jan 4 - Feb. 15 and July 12 - Dec. 27, 2025:
Entire Yacht: $71,880.00 per group
Half Yachet: $35,940.00 per group
High Season:
Feb. 15 - March 15 and June 14 - July 12, 2025:
Entire Yacht: $94,690.00 per group
Half-Yacht: $47,345.00 per group
Peak Season:
March 15 - June 14, 2025:
Entire Yacht: $117,500.00 per group
Half-Yacht: $58,750.00 per group
The Packages Include:
• 7-nights on The JAF2
• All meals on the Liveaboard
• Open bar on the Liveaboard
• 5.75-days guided fishing
• A Cuban fishing license.
The Packages Do Not Include:
• Airfare• Taxi from the airport to the hotel
• Hotel and meals in Camaguey
• Ground transfers between Camaguey and the Port
$50 p.p. one way
• Cuban tourist visa up to $85
• $300 Conservation fee p.p.
• Optional fly outfit rental $350 p.p. per week
• Gratuities to guides and staff
• Personal expenses
• Global Rescue
• Travel Insurance
• Anything not mentioned under inclusions.