Cuba to the Caymans — Forbidden Waters
📍 Cuba & Cayman Islands

Cuba to the Caymans — Forbidden Waters

Cuba's south coast has barely changed since the 1950s. We sail its permitted cruising grounds — coral cays, empty white beaches, and small fishing communities accessible only by sea — then on to the walls of Grand Cayman.

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12
Days
10
Max Guests
410
Nautical Miles
★★☆☆☆
Fitness Level

Voyage Highlights

  • ✦Cuba's remote south coast cays
  • ✦Classic American cars in Cienfuegos
  • ✦Wall diving at Grand Cayman (drops to 6,000ft)
  • ✦Empty white sand beaches unreachable by road
  • ✦Cuban fishing village stays
  • ✦Rum, music and culture ashore

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1
Embarkation — Cienfuegos
📍 Cienfuegos, Cuba
Cuba's most elegant city. Board vessel, customs clearance and evening city walk.
3
Jardines de la Reina
📍 Jardines de la Reina, Cuba
Cuba's pristine marine park. Diving and snorkelling with sharks and sea turtles.
6
Remote South Coast Cays
📍 Archipiélago de los Canarreos
Deserted white sand cays. Fishing with local villagers. Beach barbecue.
9
Grand Cayman — The Wall
📍 George Town, Grand Cayman
One of the world's premier wall dives. Vertical drop from 18m to 6,000ft.
12
Disembarkation — Grand Cayman
📍 Grand Cayman
Final morning dive before flights home.

What's Included

Included
✓ All meals aboard
✓ Cuba cruising permits and zarpe
✓ Diving for certified guests
✓ Expert Spanish-speaking guide
✓ Captain and crew
✓ Shore excursion arrangements
Not Included
✗ Flights to Havana or Cienfuegos
✗ Travel insurance
✗ Personal gear
✗ Diving equipment
✗ Gratuities
✗ Cuban shore expenses
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