Where does the Jardines Fleet II (JAF2) operate?

JAF2 runs liveaboard fly-fishing itineraries in Jardines de la Reina and Isla de la Juventud, two protected marine park areas in Cuba.

What species can I target?

This fishery is known for tarpon, bonefish, and permit, with chances for jacks, barracuda, and snapper depending on conditions.

When is the best time to go?

Fishing is productive most of the year. Spring through early summer often brings strong tarpon opportunities, while bonefish and permit are encountered year-round on suitable tides.

What is the guide and skiff setup?

Guests fish from shallow-draft skiffs with experienced local guides. Daily plans mix poling on flats with sight-fishing and, when appropriate, wade sessions.

What rod weights should I pack?

Common setups include an 8-weight for bonefish, a 9–10-weight for permit, and a 10–11-weight for tarpon, all with tropical saltwater floating lines and appropriate leaders.

What are the accommodations like onboard?

JAF2 is a modern liveaboard yacht with air-conditioned cabins, full meal service, and comfortable common areas designed for anglers.

Are there conservation or park rules I should know?

These are protected areas with strict regulations. Catch-and-release practices, designated zones, and guide directives help preserve the flats fishery.

Can Fishing with Larry customize or host trips on JAF2?

Yes. We arrange hosted weeks when available and tailor custom packages to dates, target species, and group size.

What travel logistics should I expect?

We’ll advise on current Cuba entry guidelines, recommended flight gateways, in-country transfers to the marina, and a detailed packing list for gear and clothing.

Cuba - The JAF2 Liveaboard Yacht

Where the JAF2 Operates The Jardines Avalon Fleet II (JAF2) is a 130-foot luxury liveaboard that splits her season between two of Cuba’s premier fisheries:
Jardines de la Reina (low season) – January - February & October - February.
Isla de la Juventud (peak season) – March 7 - June 27, 2026.

Please see our destination pages for detailed fishing information:
• Jardines de la Reina

• Isla de Juventud

Lounge Area

The yacht accommodates up to 20 guests (12 anglers and 8 companions sharing with anglers), supported by a professional crew of 9. It features ten air-conditioned staterooms each with private bath. 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 package does not include the Marine Park Conservation Fee of $500 per person (2026).

Liveaboard Cabins

The yacht offers 10 air-conditioned cabins, each with a private bath, twin beds, individual climate control, 110/220-volt outlets, and ample storage. Large windows provide refreshing natural light and 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: Meals are simple yet gourmet, featuring fresh seafood, meats, salads, and nightly sashimi. 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
• Onboard audio/visual 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 fly fishing
• Hot Tub

Getting to the JAF2 in Jardines de La Reina:

1. You will fly directly from Miami, FL, to Ignacio Agramonte International Airport (CMW) in Camagüey, which is a 1.5-hour flight.
2. Upon arrival, a representative from Cubatur will meet you at the airport and transfer you to Júcaro Port, a 2.5 to 3-hour drive.
3. Once you arrive at the port, you will board the yacht and depart for Jardines de la Reina. The journey to the destination will take between three to five hours. Upon arrival at Jucaro Port, you will board the liveaboard and begin your fishing week in the Jardines de la Reina.
Departure Day: You’ll fish in the morning then return to the liveaboard around 2:00 p.m. The yacht will return to Jucaro Port, where you will overnight. Early the next morning, you will return to Camaguey for your departing flights.

JAF2 Sample Itinerary for Jardines:

Sunday - Thursday:
7:00 a.m. Wake-up call.
7:30 a.m. Breakfast.
8:00 a.m. Fishing full day with packed lunch.
If your group would prefer lunch at the JAF2, please inform your guide well in advance. You'll return in the afternoon to the liveaboard and enjoy appetizers. 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 a half-day with a 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.
For more about fishing Jardines de la Reina, please visit Jardines de la Reina.

2026 USD Rates - The JAF2

Low Season - Jardines de la Reina
(Jan. 3 - Feb. 21, Oct. 3, 2026 - Feb. 20, 2027)
7 nights / 5.5 days guided fishing

Reg. $13,700
Special 20% Off:
now $10,960 per person

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The Packages Include:

• Reception at the Camaguey Airport
• Roundtrip group ground transfers between the airport and the Jucaro Port (min. two anglers per group)
• 7-nights on the yacht/liveaboard
• All meals on the Liveaboard
• Open bar on the Liveaboard
• Laundry service
• 5.5 days guided fishing
• A Cuban fishing license
• Registration fees and fuel charge

The Packages Do Not Include:

• Airfare to and from Camaguey, Cuba
• A Cuban Tourist Visa, $85
• If there is only one in your party, $50 for ground transfers between Camaguey and the Port of Jucaro
• A Marine Park Conservation Fee of $500 per angler per week
• Optional fly rod and reel rental, $350 p.p. per week
• Optional diving equipment rental $250 p.p. for a full set of diving gear per week
• Gratuities to guides and staff
• Personal expenses
• Global Rescue coverage
• Travel insurance
• Anything not mentioned under inclusions.

Equipment Rentals:

A fly rod and reel rental, including lines, is $350 per person per week. Diving equipment rentals are $250 for a full set of diving gear per week. Rentals require 60-days’ notice before your trip.

Fishing with Larry Payment Options:
1.) Credit card (a 2.5% convenience fee applies)
2.) Check. Please include your invoice number in the memo. Mail checks to Fishing with Larry P.O. Box 419 Columbus, MT 59019.
3.) Wire Transfer (Send money electronically – typically a $15 to $30 fee for domestic transfers and $45 - $50 for international transfers.)
Please email Toni at toni@fishingwithlarry.com for wire instructions.

The JAF2 Policies:

Required Waiver of Liability Form: Upon your arrival, you’ll be required to sign a Waiver of Liability form.
This legal contract states that you will not hold the business responsible for any accidents.

Deposit Policy: Upon booking, you’ll be required to send your passport number, date of birth, nationality, and full name (as it is listed on your passport). You must complete pre-trip information with your flight details (arrival and departure flights), including the airline, flight number, date, and time within 240 days before your trip. The outfitter can’t be responsible for hotel or itinerary changes if your pre-trip information is completed after those dates.
- For trips confirmed with over 18 months before arrival date, a 5% deposit of the total amount due is requested.
- 18 months before the arrival date, a 10% deposit of the total amount due is due.
- 12 months before the arrival date, a 30% deposit of the total amount is due.
- 8 months before the arrival date, 70% of the total amount is due.
- 3 months before the arrival date, the payment in full is due.
Eight months prior to your arrival date, you will have the chance to confirm a half yacht or to book a half group (on land-based accommodation). More anglers can always be added if space is available. If necessary, the outfitter may sell the unsold part of the yacht to complete the group.

Cancellation Policy: Deposits are refundable (minus an $800.00 handling fee per person up to 240 days prior to the start of your trip). Within 240 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. Credit card payments cannot be accepted for anything on the Liveaboard. All programs and their execution remains subject to weather and other unforeseen circumstances. Claims for refunds will not be accepted. 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. The refund policy does not apply 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.

IMPORTANT: Trip Cancellation insurance is strongly recommended, and “cancel for any reason” insurance is important to consider in the event of unforeseen circumstances that prevent you from traveling. If you cancel LESS THAN 240 days BEFORE YOUR trip, trip cancellation insurance 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.

Travel Insurance: Fishing with Larry strongly recommends purchasing trip insurance when traveling with to Cuba. We have worked with the outfitter 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 the outfitter was unwilling to work with them. Save yourself some heartache and get Travel Insurance.
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*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. The outfitter is against any kind of drugs.