Jardines Avalon Fleet, Cuba

Excellent crew and service

“an experience of being surrounded by sharks & little golpeo with some of them !!”

Hideki Y, Japan Japan
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Highlights

  • A Luxury Fleet of spacious, modern custom liveaboards
  • Dive in the renowned Jardines de la Reina marine park
  • Incredible abundance of  biodiversity
  • Great for divers of all levels and non-divers alike

The Jardines Avalon Fleet liveaboard are comfortable floating hotels based in Cuba. All cabins on all ships of the Jardines Avalon Fleet feature individually controlled AC, storage space, and private en-suite bathrooms.

Cuisine aboard Jardines Avalon Fleet vessels includes a mix of Cuban food, grilled seafood and vegetables, as well as international dishes. The onboard bars house a selection of Cuban beers and rum, international wines, and spirits. All ships have a large dive deck located at the back of the ship, with plenty of room for gear storage and kitting up before jumping into the pristine tropical waters of Jardines de la Reina (Gardens of the Queen).

The Jardines de la Reina marine park is a diver's paradise, and there are local marine biologists on board, ready to teach and discuss the conservation of this unique ecosystem. Liveaboard diving in Cuba offers divers the chance to visit pristine coral reefs and an abundance of wildlife, including up to 6 different species of shark, such as hammerhead and silk sharks, huge schools of snapper, giant grouper, and even the chance of whale sharks at the right time of year.


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Included: VAT, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Wine with Dinner, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Land Excursions, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Deck Towels, Laundry / Pressing Services.

Required Extras: Environment Tax (120 EUR per trip), Port Fees (240 EUR per trip).

Optional Extras: Dive Insurance, Gratuities, Hotel Transfer, Extra Dives (250 EUR), Nitrox (120 EUR per trip), Private Dive Guide (1,000 EUR per trip), Rental Gear (290 EUR per week).

Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.

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Boat features

  • Laundry Service
  • Camera Station
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Audio & video entertainment
  • TV in cabins
  • Air Conditioned saloon
  • Aircon Cabins
  • Sun Deck
  • Indoor Saloon
  • Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
  • Warm Water Showers
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Camera room with table and charging point
  • Custom built for diving
  • En-Suite bathrooms
  • Outside Showers
  • Seaview Cabins
  • Rooms with Balcony
  • Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
  • Naturalist Itineraries
  • Dedicated Local & International Crew
  • Naturalist Guide
  • Observation Deck
  • Bar
  • BBQ Area
  • Jacuzzi / Hot Tub
  • Stand Up Paddleboard

Food & Drinks

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

If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.


Diving

  • DIN Adaptors
  • Nitrox available
  • Rinse Hoses
  • Dive deck
  • Tenders for diving
  • Shaded Diving Area

The crew speaks English and Spanish.


Gear Rental

There is diving gear available on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. See below for further details on inclusions and pricing. Show prices.


Boat Specifications

  • Year built 2014 - 2021
  • Year renovated 2015
  • Length 115 ft
  • Deck area 432 sqft
  • Beam 21 ft
  • Top speed 13 knots
  • Cruising speed 12 knots
  • Engines 2
  • Max guests 20
  • Number of cabins 10
  • Number of bathrooms 10
  • Tenders 2
  • Water capacity 4000 gallons
  • Fuel capacity 4000 gallos
  • Freshwater maker yes

Boat Navigation and Safety

  • 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

Jardines Avalon Fleet Reviews

  • 8.9 Fabulous
  1. Vessel
    8.5
  2. Crew
    8.0
  3. Food
    10.0
  4. Diving
    9.5
  5. Value
    8.5
  • 7.2 Good
  • Hideki Y
  • Japan Japan
A great week of sharks & cocodrillo

an experience of being surrounded by sharks & little golpeo with some of them !!

Recommended for
distance to sharks, good macro-photo opportunity, tasty langostas
  • 10 Exceptional
  • Monica V
  • South Africa South Africa
Fantastic experience onboard and in the water.

Diving in the national park, we were the only liveaboard on the reef. Huge amounts of sea life and sharks at every dive. The staff were continuously attentive and responded to our every need, both with diving and on board. Excellent food and accommodation.

Recommended for
Excellent sea life and diving, dedicated service, great food.
  • 9.6 Exceptional
  • Arturo T
  • Peru Peru
Muy recomendable.

Buceo con tiburones y la excelente conservación de la flora marina, intacta.

Recommended for
Buenos puntos de buceo guías preparados buena embarcación.
  • 8.8 Fabulous
  • Santiago R
  • Dominican Republic Dominican Republic
Complacido

Los fondos de buceo. La condiciones de la fauna y la flora

Recommended for
Tripulantes , guías y el lugar