HAVANA - CAYO GUANO - CAYO SAL - CAYO LARGO - CAYO IGUANA - CAYO INGLES / 10DAYS and 9NIGHTS
Six hundred miles long, with 2,000 miles of coastline, Cuba dominates the Caribbean from Hispañola to Yucatan. Her labyrinthine south side can be as complicated to navigate as her cruising regulations, but, as we say in Cuba, vale la pena! (It's worth the trouble). Not far from Havana, Cuba offers those who love the sea the opportunity to experience adventure in the warm and crystalline waters of the Caribbean Sea at Cienfuegos' Marina, where your sea dreams can come true. Cienfuegos is nature's gift to lovers of the sea. Its warm climate, constant breeze and great beauty, together with the facilities of the nautical sports base, provide the possibility of becoming a sailor. Navitage with us through our Bespoke Sailing Program just like those who sailed the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean centuries ago to 'discover the New World'.
Day 1: Welcome to Havana! After clearing immigrations and customs, our airport representative lead you to your driver who will transfer you to a private house in the heart of the historic center. *Light lunch and meet and greet with your concierge. *Get your feet wet with an afternoon orientation walk in the footsteps of Havana's colonial past visiting the four key squares of Old Havana. Later that evening, celebrate your arrival with a welcome dinner at a private restaurant. (*For morning arrivals)
Day 2: Head out from Marina Hemingway by motor boat, enjoy the spectacular views of Havana city from the water. Try your hand at fishing in some of the spots where Hemingway himself fished. Seafood lunch included. Afternoon pickup at Marina Hemingway and panoramic city tour by an open top vintage car along the highlights places of Havana. En route you´ll be able to take in the panoramic views from 5th Avenue, El Malecon, El Morro, the fortress at the mouth of Havana harbour, Prado and the impressive Bacardi building. Superb at a fine restaurant in a glassy modernist home with excellent ocean views.
Day 3: This morning we depart for Cienfuegos Marina, arrival and welcome at the charter base. Boarding and boat check-in. Night spent in the charter base on board.
Day 4: Breakfast on board early in the morning and departure to Cayo Guano del Este. During the trip, guests can enjoy troll fishing, sailing and other water sports. Once an the cay, the boat can anchor in the 3 meter deep coral reefs to enjoy underwater activities like swimming and snorkeling. Night spent anchored in the cay.
Day 5: Breakfast on board and navigation to Cayo Sal. The island displays an extraordinarily beautiful coral reef with abundant sea life, including fish of different species and sizes, spiny lobsters and cat sharks, the ideal place for fishing and snorkeling. The cay has an inner salt-water lagoon forming a natural salt bed frequented by seagulls, ducks and other sea birds. In the northern area there is a nice anchoring place to spend the night.
Day 6: Breakfast on board and departure to Cayo Largo. During the trip, guests can enjoy troll fishing, sailing and other sea sports. Once in the cay, visits can be made to Sirena Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in the southern coast with unrivaled white sand for sunbathing and snorkeling. Interesting places very close to Sirena Beach include the Capricho Beach, Women's Islands and natural swimming pools mainly known as 3rd, 4th and 5th channels. In the afternoon, visit of the Cayo Largo Marina, and if possible, visit of the turtle aquarium. Likewise, there are some restaurants, pubs and hotels for night-time activities. Night anchored at the marina.
Day 7: Departure to Cayo Iguana, habitat for a large number of these prehistoric animals where they can be watched in their natural environment. An auxiliary boat must be used to have access to this cay. Trip to Cayo Hijos de los Ballenatos, a spectacular island with a wide variety of fish which performing an amazing show around the boat while they are fed, turning the occasion, into a delightful natural aquarium. Visit of Cayo Rico to enjoy the natural canals and the superb beach. In the evening, return to Sirena Beach to spend the night.
Day 8: Entering the Cayo Largo Marina for departure arrangements and a trip to Cayo Inglés. Lunch, troll fishing and sailing during the trip. In the cay, guests can snorkel in the beautiful coral reef. Later on, disembark to Cayo Guano del Este in a two-hour trip to spend the night there.
Day 9: After an early breakfast, return trip to Cienfuegos including troll fishing and sailing. Arrival and landing at the charter base. Afternoon Cienfuegos City tour, our local guide will meet you in the old part of town, and from there on you receive a full explanation about the culture, history, architecture and french influence of this neat town. Superb at a private restaurant with spectacular views of Cienfuegos harbour.
Day 10: After breakfast, bid farewell to Cuba and private transfer to Havana airport becuase you board your flight home.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Many of the places we visit are not tourist destinations and are thus not always available. Therefore, this program should be considered as a sample only – please keep in mind that your bespoke travel plan is designed with our staff according to the specific interests that you would want to highlight in your trip. Final itineraries and quotes are sent 24hrs after we receive your request to our contact email: enquiries@bespoketriptocuba.com
