Pricing:

• Liveaboard: $3,950.00 per person based on double occupancy. Payment plans of a $750.00 deposit upon reservation, then 5 monthly payments of $640.00 starting 7 months before travel.
  
  • _‍If you don't have a roommate we can pair you with someone of the same gender. Single occupancy upgrades are available upon request. ‍
    
  • Balcony Suite: $600.00 additional per person, subject to availability.

‍Included:

• 8 days and 7 nights on the All Star Avalon III Liveaboard; February 13 - 20, 2027
• 6 days of diving with 3 dives per day + 1 night dive, 18 dives in total, all done from a skiff.
  
  • ‍All dives are conditional upon weather and conditions, not all 18 dives are guaranteed.‍
• 3 meals daily and 1 beer rum or wine drink. No diving after drinking allowed.

Not Included:

• Airport transfers from Camaguey: $85.00 each way per person. Approximately 3 hour drive
• Airport transfers from Havana: $210.00 each way per person. Approximately 6-8 hour drive.
• Gratuities - Liveaboard suggested tip is 10-15% of the weekly rate
• Nature park fees: $400.00 per person
• Round trip flights
• Dive insurance (required) & travel insurance
• Nitrox: $130.00 per person
• 100qf tanks: Available free of charge, but limited quantities
• Rental Equipment $305.00 per week

Optional Land Based Tour of Havana: For an added tour of Havana please let us know and we will connect you with a provider.

Getting to Cuba:

• It is legal for Americans to travel to and dive in Cuba under the Blue Sanctuary program, a sustainability management program of Cuba’s Jardines de la Reina Marine Park.
• We STRONGLY recommend arriving to Miami (MIA) Friday February 12th and then connecting into Camaguey (CMW) February 13th.
• The drive to Jucaro Port, where we meet the boat, is approximately 3 hours dive from Camaguey. Optional airport or hotel transfers upon request.
• If you arrive in Havana (HAV) it is a 6 - 8 hour drive from the airport to Jucaro Port.
• We can board the boat starting at 2pm on February 13 2027, and disembark 8am on February 20, 2027.

Cuban Visa & Tourist Card:

• Required for ALL travelers to Cuba and can be purchased in advance. You will not be allowed to board your flight without this. All Travelers must pre-purchase the electronic visa (E-Visa).:
  
  • US citizens, use this link and select "Humanitarian Protects" for category / reason for travel: US Citizen
  • Non-US citizens, use this link and select "Humanitarian Projects" for category / reason for travel: Non-US Citizen
• Advanced Traveler Information (Done 7 days prior to travel): HERE
  
  • Keep a copy of this on your electronic device and also print a copy just in case.
• The Avalon Liveaboard Waiver HERE‍
• Important: Your visa wont be accepted unless the E-Visa Number & "Direccion De Identificacion, Inmigracion Y Extranjeria" seal is included on your D'Viajeros form confirmation page.
• Please see this page for more information: HERE

Good to Know:

• Cash is king. US credit cards are NOT accepted and NO US ATM's are available, so bring as much as you will need. A mix of USD and Euro is best.
• Electric is standard US 110v on the boat.
• There will not be any cellular or wifi available on the boat. Satellite phones and drones are illegal.
• Water temps are approximately 78 degrees in February.
• Yoke tanks are preferred but some DIN tanks will be available. If you are using a DIN regulator please bring a Yoke adapter just in case.
• Laundry will be provided twice during the week.
• We are booked on the Avalon III however that may change to the Avalon IV as we get closer to travel.

Sample Liveaboard Itinerary: Subject to change based on weather and conditions

Saturday:

• Transfer from Havana or Camagüey to Jucaro, Boarding begins at 2pm. Arrive at the dock, board, check in
• Safety briefing, equipment outfitting, prep dive equipment
• Dinner
• Educational presentation by marine biologist giving an overview of coastal marine habitat preservation
  

Sunday to Friday:

• 6:30am – Breakfast – made-to-order
  
• 7:30am – Depart for first dive following dive briefing
  
• 10:00am – Depart for second dive, following dive briefing
  
• 12:00pm – Lunch
  
• 1:30pm – Depart for third dive, following dive briefing
  
• 3:00pm – Afternoon snack
  
• 6:00pm – Log fish surveys after dives, review findings with marine biologists and guides. Share photos of unique species.
  
• 7:00pm – Educational and conservation lectures with marine biologist
  
• 8:00pm – Dinner, plan for next day’s activities and review video footage
  

Friday:

• 6:30am – Breakfast – made-to-order
  
• 7:30am – Depart for first dive following dive briefing
  
• 10:00am – Depart for second dive, following dive briefing
  
• 12:00pm – Lunch
  
• 4:00pm – Return to Port Jucaro; overnight on All Star Avalon
  

Saturday:

• 9:00am – Disembark to Havana or Camagüey airports.