Liveaboard in Cuba – Jardines Avalon Fleet

Jardines Avalon Fleet

Liveaboard Diving · Cuba

Unveiling Cuba's underwater Eden with included land tours and unparalleled marine encounters starting from Port Jucaro.

20
Cuba
2014

About This Vessel

Jardines Avalon Fleet is a liveaboard cruising the Cuba region. It hosts up to 20 divers on board.

Cuba's Jardines de la Reina offers a pristine marine ecosystem, distinguished by its vibrant coral formations and significant pelagic populations.

Cuba's southern coast holds a marine reserve that functions as a window into the past. This protected archipelago, Jardines de la Reina, or "Gardens of the Queen," remains largely isolated from the pressures of modern development, supporting an ecosyst…

Upcoming Departures

Diving Seasons
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14 Nov 2026Saturday
Jardines de ReinaJucaro
7 days / 6 nights7 days6 nights
from$3,950p.p.
incl.Insurance
14 Nov 20267D/6N
Jardines de ReinaJucaro
from $3,950incl.incl. Insurance
21 Nov 2026Saturday
Jardines de ReinaJucaro
7 days / 6 nights7 days6 nights
from$3,950p.p.
incl.Insurance
21 Nov 20267D/6N
Jardines de ReinaJucaro
from $3,950incl.incl. Insurance
28 Nov 2026Saturday
Jardines de ReinaJucaro
7 days / 6 nights7 days6 nights
from$3,950p.p.
incl.Insurance
28 Nov 20267D/6N
Jardines de ReinaJucaro
from $3,950incl.incl. Insurance
05 Dec 2026Saturday
Jardines de ReinaJucaro
7 days / 6 nights7 days6 nights
from$3,950p.p.
incl.Insurance
05 Dec 20267D/6N
Jardines de ReinaJucaro
from $3,950incl.incl. Insurance
12 Dec 2026Saturday
Jardines de ReinaJucaro
7 days / 6 nights7 days6 nights
from$3,950p.p.
incl.Insurance
12 Dec 20267D/6N
Jardines de ReinaJucaro
from $3,950incl.incl. Insurance
19 Dec 2026Saturday
Jardines de ReinaJucaro
7 days / 6 nights7 days6 nights
from$3,950p.p.
incl.Insurance
19 Dec 20267D/6N
Jardines de ReinaJucaro
from $3,950incl.incl. Insurance

Onboard Amenities

Jacuzzi / Hot Tub
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Air Conditioned saloon
Sun Deck
Camera Station
Rooms with Balcony
Stand Up Paddleboard

Dining & Beverages

Free Wine w/Dinner
Fine Cuisine
Al Fresco Dining
Vegetarian Options
Beer available
Wine Available
Snacks All Day
Buffet style
Western Food
Local Food

Dining on the Jardines Avalon Fleet is a delightful culinary journey featuring a full catering service of snacks and meals that fuse traditional Cuban flavors with international cuisine. Meals are served buffet-style in the indoor dining room or al fresco on deck, complemented by complimentary wine with dinner and one daily complimentary beer, wine, or spirit. The onboard bar is well-stocked with Cuban rum and international spirits, and the crew can accommodate special dietary requirements like vegetarian options with advance notice.

Dive Equipment & Setup

Nitrox available
Shaded Diving Area
DIN Adaptors
Rinse Hoses
Dive deck
Tenders for diving
Tanks and Weights Provided
Underwater Gear Rental
Three Daily Scheduled Dives
Weekly Night Dive

Dive Area & Sites

Cuba's Jardines de la Reina (Gardens of the Queen) is one of the Caribbean's most pristine and protected marine ecosystems, often compared to what the Caribbean looked like 50 years ago. This remote marine reserve harbors healthy populations of Caribbean reef sharks, silky sharks, and large goliath groupers that approach divers with remarkable confidence. The extensive mangrove systems serve as nurseries for juvenile fish, supporting an exceptionally dense reef ecosystem teeming with snapper, tarpon, and barracuda. American crocodiles can be encountered in the shallow mangrove channels — a unique and thrilling experience found almost nowhere else. The coral formations remain in excellent condition due to minimal human impact, with large brain corals, elkhorn corals, and vibrant sponge gardens providing a vivid reminder of the Caribbean's ecological potential.

Important Information

What's Included

VAT · Drinking Water

Not Included & Local Fees

Port Fees (– per trip) · Environment Tax (– per trip)

Airport Transfers

Saturday bus pickups can be arranged from Camagüey ($85 per person per way) or Havana ($210 per person per way). The coach service from Havana leaves at roughly 9:00 am with a travel duration of 6 to 7 hours; guests flying out of Havana on their last day should schedule late afternoon or evening flights.

Insurance Recommendation

We strongly recommend all guests to purchase comprehensive dive accident insurance and trip cancellation insurance before departure. Dive accident insurance covers medical treatment, hyperbaric chamber costs, and emergency evacuation in the event of a diving incident. Trip cancellation insurance protects your financial investment, not only if you need to cancel or cut short your trip due to personal illness, injury, or other unforeseen circumstances, but also if the trip is postponed or cancelled by the operator due to severe weather, technical issues, or other operational reasons. In the unlikely event of operator insolvency, cancellation insurance can also help recover your payments. Please ensure your policies are valid for the entire duration of your trip and cover the planned activities.

Medical Form Required

A valid dive medical certificate or an accepted medical form is required for all guests on this vessel. You can submit a doctor's certificate confirming your fitness to dive, or complete and sign the medical form yourself if the form and operator permit self-declaration. If your answers or the operator's rules require medical clearance, a doctor's approval is mandatory; signing at your own risk does not replace it. Permission to dive remains subject to the operator's requirements. Download the form, complete it for each guest and upload the signed document in your booking area.

Rental Gear

15L tanks: Included · BCD: – per trip

Accommodation

Standard Cabins

Standard Cabins

Twin

20x
👥 2 Guests• Individually controlled AC• Storage space• Private en-suite bathrooms
Suite Cabin

Suite Cabin

Double

20x
👥 2 Guests• Individually controlled AC• Storage space• Private en-suite bathrooms

Booking & Travel FAQ

How does the booking process work?

Select a cabin and departure on Jardines Avalon Fleet, and we send a real-time inquiry to the operator. After availability is confirmed, you receive a booking confirmation by email and secure your spot with a deposit.

When do I need to pay?

A deposit (usually 25-35%) is due upon confirmation. The remaining balance is typically due 4-8 weeks before departure, depending on the operator.

What documents will I receive?

After your final payment, you'll receive a travel voucher with meeting point, embarkation time, airport transfer details, packing tips, and your full itinerary.

How do I get to the boat?

Most liveaboards depart from a designated marina. Many operators offer airport pickup and transfers, details are in your voucher. We recommend arriving one day before departure.

What certifications do I need?

A valid dive certification (e.g. PADI Open Water), dive insurance, and a valid passport. Some destinations require additional permits or visas, we inform you during booking.

Can I cancel or change my booking?

Cancellation terms vary by operator and are in your confirmation. Generally, the earlier you cancel the higher the refund. Changes depend on availability, contact us as soon as possible.

Vessel Technical Overview

Vessel Specifications

Year built2014
Year renovated2015
Cruising speed12 knots
Top speed13 knots
Max guests20
Number of cabins40
Number of bathrooms10
Engines2
Freshwater makeryes
Water capacity4000 gallons
Fuel capacity4000 gallons
Tenders2

Navigation & Safety Systems

Radar
Depth Sounder
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
Emergency Rafts
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Fishfinder
Bilge pump alarm
Search light
Crew trained in first aid
Emergency flares

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