Yachting to Cuba
Cuba, the 8th largest archipelago in the world, is the most undiscovered yachting destination in the Americas.
Cuba is the 8th largest archipelago in the world
The big island, Cuba, is 777 miles long, 119 miles at its widest point and 19 miles at its most narrow
The small island, Isla de La Juventud (Isle of Youth) is home to Punta Frances National Marine Park with 56 charted dive spots in a marine protected area
Four minor archipelagos along the north and south coasts, offer deserted islands with pristine beaches and small marinas on the north, and some of the best diving and adventures in nature imaginable on the south, including Gardens of the Queen Marine Reserve and Maria La Gorda International Dive Center
We recommend 3 of the 4 archipelagos for superyacht exploration due to depth limitations and limited safe anchorages
Cuba is home to 9 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, four mountain ranges, endless rivers and waterfalls in breathtaking nature and 15 provinces with their own unique history and culture in the cities and towns
Over 30% of all the coral in the Caribbean Basin is in Cuban waters, mostly untouched and pristine, and scuba diving is available around the entire island and the four minor archipelagos
Cuba is also a favorite destination for fly fishing and deep-sea fishing and hosts two major fishing tournaments annually.
Cuba offers the best scuba diving in the world in the largest and most protected coral reefs in America with Gardens of the Queen National Park, Maria La Gorda International Dive Center, the Canarreos and Gardens of the King Archipelagos, shipwrecks dating to the Spanish galleons, and thousands of uninhabited islands and islets teaming with life. The main island of Cuba is home to nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites; four mountain ranges with waterfalls, rivers and hiking trails, and cities with over 500 years cultural and history offering experiences that embrace the rich diversity of the island nation.
CubaPlus Travel’s executive team has a combined 11 years of yacht agent services in Cuba, having assisted nearly 60 mega yachts and superyachts from all over the world. Our local knowledge and our relationships with the Cuban authorities are unprecedented. We come from boating families, are yachting industry professionals and know our island nation intimately. We are fueled by a love and passion for sharing our beautiful country with visitors while contributing to the conservation and preservation of Cuba’s delicate marine environments.
What The Captains Say
Maria was born in Cuba and raised in the US in a boating family. Maria most recently was a founding partner of Cuba Luxury Expeditions 2020-2024, and its COO. She currently lives in Havana and holds US and Cuban dual citizenship. Maria was the founder of Cuba VIP Yachts (2015) and Concierge Cuba (2018). Prior to becoming the top Cuba yacht agent, she was a Chief Stewardess and Mega Yacht chef, and Assistant GM of Miami Beach Marina. Before pursuing a career in the Cuba travel and yachting industry, Maria was a PR & Marketing executive in the international advertising, media and entertainment industries with a special focus on Cuban music, film and cultural products worldwide for three decades. As Senior Travel Consultant to CubaPlus Travel, Maria shares decades of experience and local knowledge about Cuban culture, history, nature and the extensive marine protected areas of Cuba to assist in designing unique experiences and continue yacht agent services through CubaPlus Travel.
Our services
- Custom-designed cruising plans and land itineraries
- Cuban Visas for everyone aboard or flying in to meet the yacht
- Advance Clearance & Entry assistance
- Cuban Cruising Permit
- Berthing and Anchorage arrangements
- Scuba diving arrangements
- Private Aircraft assistance and permits
- Spare parts in transit
- Provisioning in Cuba or local, organic farm products
- Importing of Provisions
- Luxury accommodations if needed
- Luxury ground transportation
- Professional guides, drivers and experts
- Bespoke Experiences
- Private visits to artist studios and galleries
- Crew changes, lodging and transport in Cuba
- Bunkering and marina services
- Assisting captain and crew as needed
- 24/7 land-based support in Cuba
- If it isn’t on the list, just ask!