Cuba cabin charter
Sail the cayos and beaches off Cuba's southern coast, from Cienfuegos to Cayo Largo, with an experienced crew aboard.
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The only way to see the best of Cuba is to sail
Cuba is changing, and it is time to come and see the last relics of Castro's Cuba before it changes for ever. Our team have sailed and visited Cuba many times and can share plenty of good advice. With the most beautiful part of the island lying off its southern coast, sailing really is the only way to see the best of Cuba, and on a cabin charter an experienced crew handles the boat while you explore its cayos, beaches and colonial cities.
1.Cayos and beaches
Located between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, Cuba is the largest country in the Caribbean. When Christopher Columbus discovered the island in 1492, he said it was the most beautiful land human eyes had ever seen.
The archipelago is made up of a principal island and multiple cayos and rocky islets. Cuba's stunning variety of landscapes, mixing mountains, agricultural valleys and endless sandy beaches, makes it a fascinating destination for sailors and other visitors alike.
2.Havana and culture
Cuban cities such as Trinidad, and above all the capital Havana, are renowned for the richness of their colonial architecture. UNESCO named both a Patrimony of Humanity in 1982 to preserve their buildings and history.
Cuba goes beyond a sailor's dreams, with a warm climate year-round, steady winds, unique natural beauty and open, friendly people. The island also has a reliable nautical infrastructure, well supported by the government.
3.History and heritage
About 20 marinas and nautical centres all around Cuba gladly welcome yachts under any flag and offer every possible service. The whole coast and the off-lying islands are fully accessible to the sailor, with one exception: Playa Giron, or the Bay of Pigs, scene of the ill-fated 1961 invasion to overthrow Fidel Castro.
Cienfuegos, where the charter base is located, is one of Cuba's largest and most prosperous cities. Filled with entertainment venues and eateries, it is a hub of activity for shopping and soaking up Cuban culture. From the base at Cienfuegos, there are two main island groups to explore along the southern shore of Cuba.
4.A cabin charter with an experienced crew
You will be pampered by our partners' crews and discover the unspoiled beauty of this fantastic island. The itineraries are carefully chosen to show you the best places and give you a full round trip of the regions.
On board you have your own private double cabin with an en-suite bathroom. Your cook prepares exquisite dishes from fresh local produce, especially tropical fruit, vegetables and fish.
5.Itinerary, day by day
A sample week from Cienfuegos out to the cayos of the Los Canarreos archipelago and back. Times and stops depend on the weather.
- Day 1, Cienfuegos. Boarding between 18:00 and midnight. After the departure formalities, dinner and a night sail towards Cayo Guano, Punta del Este or Cayo Sal, depending on conditions.
- Day 2, the first cayos. Breakfast at 07:30 and a mooring at Cayo Guano, Punta del Este or Cayo Sal, the first step before the mythical Cayo Largo, the only inhabited island of the archipelago. Swim in crystal-clear water, then a snorkelling session on the coral reef or beachcombing, lunch on board, and on via Playa Mal Tiempo for fishing to Playa Sirena for dinner and a night at anchor.
- Day 3, Cayo Rico. After breakfast, sail to Cayo Rico to swim in crystal water, kayak, walk the island and meet the iguanas. Lunch on board, an afternoon snorkelling session on the reef, a stop at Cayo Largo for the mandatory entry formalities, then back to Playa Sirena for the night.
- Day 4, Cayo Rosario. Sail to Playa Cayo Rosario for fishing and lunch, then snorkel the barrier reef in the middle of thousands of colourful fish, as if in an aquarium. Dinner and a night at anchor off Cayo Rosario.
- Day 5, Cayo Largo. Via the Canal del Estopa for fishing, kayaking and beachcombing, then on to Cayo Largo for shopping, a walk and a visit to the sea-turtle farm. Dinner on board or, if you wish, ashore at the marina restaurant, and a night in Cayo Largo marina.
- Day 6, mangroves and cayos. After the exit formalities, an optional trip by motorboat through the mangrove and canal, or a visit to the dolphinarium to swim with dolphins. Kayak the mangrove canals, swim in the natural pool and walk the island, then sail back via Paraiso towards Punta del Este or Cayo Sal for the night at anchor.
- Day 7, back to Cienfuegos. A morning to swim, snorkel the coral reef and kayak, lunch on board, then sail to Cienfuegos with fishing on the way. Dinner and a night on board in Cienfuegos marina.
- Day 8, Cienfuegos. Breakfast at 07:30 and disembarkation in Cienfuegos at 09:00.
The route is a sample and may change with the weather or technical conditions.
6.Prices
Prices are per person in a shared double cabin and depend on the period and the cabin. As a guide:
- January to July: from €1,300
- August: from €1,300
- September: from €1,100
- October: from €950
- November: from €1,245
- December: from €1,070
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