Avalon Fleet 2

Bateau

Avalon Fleet II propose aux clients à bord un concept de décoration intérieur moderne et confortable qui donne au yacht une touche d'intimité, de raffinement et une sensation de bien-être et simplicité. Chaque espace est créé pour offrir à ses clients un confort et une sécurité maximum.

Avalon Fleet II garantit aux clients une croisière plaisante, passionnante et exclusive à travers les Jardins de la Reine. A bord, chaque chambre a une fenêtre panoramique pour profiter de la vue, à couper le souffle, sur les plages des Caraïbes.

Au pont supérieur, il y a un spacieux et confortable salon et un espace salle à manger avec bar.

Avalon Fleet II met à la disposition des plongeurs, de grands espaces de rangement pour l'équipement de plongée ainsi que pour les appareils photo/vidéo et caméras.

Sur le dernier pont se trouve le Jacuzzi (près de 1900 Litres de bain à remous), avec vue panoramique. L'endroit idéal pour boire un Mojito au coucher du soleil, après la dernière plongée de la journée.

Avalon Fleet II dispose d'un double générateur Onan diesel, de 2 compresseurs Air Bauer et 1 compresseur membrane Brownie NitroxMaker pour le Nitrox.

Cabine

Avalon Fleet II compte 10 cabines deluxe, confortables et climatisées, qui peuvent accueillir jusqu'à 20 personnes à bord :

Toutes les cabines ont une salle de bain, des lits confortables, des prises électriques - sockets européens / américains (220 volts et 110 volts ), ainsi que beaucoup d'espace de rangement.

8 Cabines Double/Triple：Equipées avec un lit double et un lit simple (superposés).

2 Cabines Double：Equipées avec 1 grand lit double.

Plongée

• 3 plongées par jour, dépendant des conditions météo et du programme.

• Pas de plongée le jour d'arrivée et de départ.

• Toutes les plongées seront accompagnées par un guide expérimenté.

Autres Informations

• Nitrox：Disponible, moyennant supplément.
• Location d'équipement de plongée：Tarif sur demande, doit être réservé à l'avance.
• Assurance de plongée：Tous les plongeurs doivent avoir une assurance de plongée valide.
• Membres de l'équipage：9 personnes
• Paiement à bord：En cash seulement (Euro, de préférence).

Gardens of the Queen 8D/7N

Duration :
From Saturday to Saturday for 8D/7N each week.

Arrival Information :
We suggest arriving into Cayo Coco Airport (CCC), Santa Clara (SNU) or Camaguey airport (CMW). Transfers from these airports are US$50 per person one way to Jucaro port. Guests arriving into these airports, the flight must arrive no later than 12:30pm to ensure same day arrival to the port and navigation to Jardines de la Reina.

If clients prefer to arrive and depart in Havana, they must arrive in the city on Friday, overnight, then take the collective land transfer to Jucaro port (US$100 / person / way - 6 hours). This transfer leaves Havana in the morning (6 - 8AM) and ensures that clients will arriving at the port in time to board and navigate on Saturday.

US Citizens :
The cruises fall under the "Workshops, clinics, public performances and other athletic competitions"general license 515.567(b). Marine Biologists working with Avalon will be collaborating with the clients about marine park conservation and the Gardens of the Queen’s unique ecosystem and clients will actively be engaging in the conservation initiative and efforts during their dive week.
Please feel free to read more about this program at BlueSanctuary.Org

Daily Program
You will board your mothership on Saturday by no later than 2pm and navigate to Jardines de la Reina which takes between 3.5-5 hours. Here you will be located within the middle of the archipelago having the quickest access to the best dive sites.

We have over 80 dive sites throughout the archipelago and we reach them in 33 foot diving skiffs accommodating 10-12 divers in each group. We impose a limit on divers per site per day, therefore you will always dive in small groups, rotating sites throughout the week.

On Avalon Fleet II and Jardines Avalon III, you will be able to do up to four dives per day including night dives. On these boats we also have Nitrox on board. On the Avalon Fleet I and the Tortuga you will be doing up to three dives per day including night dives. All air is supplied from our dive center and replenished throughout the day.

The daily schedule is very flexible and subject to your group’s desires. Typically, you will go out in the morning for a dive then return for a snack then make a second dive before lunch. You will return to the mother boat for lunch then a short rest then make two or one afternoon dives depending on which vessel you are staying on.

You will always be diving with a Cuban dive master that has spent their life exploring this reef. They are all trained in first aid and are very experienced in all aspects in diving and diver safety. Additionally, many of them are trained marine biologists and will happily educate your group on the uniqueness of the ecosystem through seminars, briefings and presentations throughout the week. Our diving programs ensure both an enriching environmental experience as well as a close human connection to this amazing country and archipelago.

In Jardines de la Reina, our season is year round. A normal week includes 17 dives + 1 night dive from Sunday to Friday; return to the mainland is on Saturday morning at around 9AM. It is possible to book extra dives on request.

Jardines de la Reina

There are more than 80 dive sites in the Gardens of the Queen, and yet more to be discovered, all dive sites are well protected from wind and marine currents.

The biggest populations of adult fish in the Caribbean, Sharks, Snappers and Groupers; Jewfish up to 400 pounds are an everyday experience. Sharks are one of the main attractions and you can see them everywhere. You can easily dive with 6 different species: Silkies, Reef, Lemon, Black tip, King Hammerhead and nurse sharks.

Crocodiles Snorkel : There is an area back in the mangroves where dive operators over many years have developed a relationship with a few resident American crocodiles. Less aggressive than the infamous Nile and Australian crocodiles, American crocodiles are normally shy, but not in the Gardens of the Queen.