Limited space remaining on a Yellow Dog group trip to one of the BEST tarpon fisheries in the Caribbean. Sold out for most dates into 2025, the chance to enjoy tarpon in the Isle of Youth during absolutely PRIME dates is a rare opportunity. From lots of residential baby tarpon to larger migratory fish, this area offers some of the most prolific areas for tarpon found anywhere. Combined with a live aboard boat with delicious food and long days on the water, throw in a few permit flats and a great diversity of species and you have the recipe for a memorable trip to enjoy Cuba. With travel through Havana and the option to add days onto your trip to enjoy the cultural aspects of a trip to the Pearl of the Antilles, this trip should be on any angler’s bucket list for the adventure AND the fishing.
When: May 25 - June 1, 2024
Standard Rate: $11,500 per person + Conservation Fee (Based on Double Occupancy)
Discounted Rate: $8,325 Per Person + Conservation Fee (Based on Double Occupancy)Â
The huge chain of keys and islands to the southeast of Nueva Gerona offers some of the most spectacular waters and pristine flats you have ever seen. This is an area that is home to not only tarpon of all sizes, but also some very large bonefish and decent numbers of permit. The bonefish here are some of the largest in all of Cuba, and these fish can be found on a very regular basis in all types of conditions. The snook fishing in the area is also amazing – hands-down the best in all of Cuba. Expect multiple shots for all types of species, and come prepared with multiple rod set-ups for tarpon, bones, permit, snook, ‘cuda, and more.
How To Get There
The fisheries that are located in the Western half of Cuba (Cayo Largo, Isla de la Juventud, Zapata, Playa Larga/Las Salinas and Cannarreos) can all be best accessed with flights directly into Havana’s Jose Marti International Airport (HAV). There are many daily flights to Havana on US carriers such as American Airlines, Delta, Jet Blue and Southwest that can easily be booked to get to Havana. If you are traveling to Jardines de la Reina, Cayo Romano or Cayo Paredon, the best arrival city is Camaguey (CMW) which is served with daily flights from Miami (MIA) on American Airlines. There are a number of international flights that can be booked into Havana from international cities such as Milan, Madrid and Istanbul. Yellow Dog can help advise on the best days to travel to and from Havana based on the specific fishery that you are traveling to. We can also help with tour services and hotel arrangements for your trip.
What’s Included:
- Meet-and-greet reception upon arrival in Havana’s Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
- Seven (7) nights accommodations aboard Avalon I
- Three meals per day (all-inclusive meal service)
- Six (6) full days of guided fishing (two anglers per skiff) from Avalon I
- Beverages while aboard Avalon I
- Taxes and GSTs
What’s Not Included:
- International flights to and from Havana (HAV)
- Cost of taxi transfers from Havana Airport to the hotel in Havana on arrival and departure days
- Meals, drinks, taxis, and any additional expenses while in Havana
- Fishing tackle, equipment, flies, and all terminal tackle
- Cuban entrance visa
- Gratuities for guides and staff
- Conservation Fee ($300)
The fact these dates aren't filled is frankly an anomaly, and we encouraged anyone who has wanted to travel to Cuba during primetime to hop on these dates! Contact Yellow Dog to learn more.Â
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