The Zapata peninsula contains the largest and most important wetlands in the Caribbean.
Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003, the immense Zapata Biosphere Reserve is made up of healthy marshes, mangroves, coral reefs and forests that are home to crocodiles, birds, shellfish, turtles, and countless plants that make conservation in this region a top priority. Walls covered with sponges, black coral, caverns, schooling fish and abundant macro life makes Zapata a true divers delight.
A representative will assist with transportatation from Havana, Varadero or Santa Clara airports to Playa Largo where the Jardines Aggressor I is located and where your Zapata, Bay of Pigs adventure starts. There is a per person rate that must be prepaid and reserved in advance. During the week, divers will spend a week exploring and learning about this magnificent biosphere reserve.
The first dive begins Sunday morning. The week will include 5 1/2 days of diving with up to four dives per day and two on Friday and conservation program.
Jardines Aggressor I has two 7 ft x 30 ft, strong sided tenders with sturdy aluminum ladders on each side.
All dives are from tenders.
1-3mm wetsuit or shorty is recommended.
Water temperature range from 78 – 82F, 25 – 28C.
Jardines Aggressor I
Yacht Specifications Port: Jucaro, Cuba
Built and maintained to the specifications of the local regulatory agencies and the regulations of the country of the flag.
Length: 110 ft.
Beam: 22 ft.
Passengers: 20
Staterooms: 10
Boarding: Saturday Afternoon
Check out: Saturday 4 – 5 am
Cuba has been an Aggressor destination since 2015
Rates:
Jardines Aggressor I
Nights
Deluxe
Master
2022
Oct-02-2022 – Jan-07-2023
Zapata (taxes, fees, transfers etc not included, must be prepaid)
7
$2600
$3100
2023
Jan-07-2023 – Jan-06-2024
Zapata (taxes, fees, transfers etc not included, must be prepaid)
7
$2600
$3100
2024
Jan-06-2024 – Jan-04-2025
Zapata (taxes, fees, transfers etc not included, must be prepaid)
7
$2600
$3100
2025
Jan-04-2025 – Jan-03-2026
Zapata (taxes, fees, transfers etc not included, must be prepaid)
7
$2600
$3100
Schedule:
Year
Start Date
End Date
Nights
Itinerary
2022
10-01
10-08
7
Zapata Group Only (whole boat)
2022
10-08
10-15
7
Zapata Group Only (whole boat)
2022
10-15
10-22
7
Zapata Group Only (whole boat)
2022
10-22
10-29
7
Zapata Group Only (whole boat)
2022
10-29
11-05
7
Zapata Group Only (whole boat)
2022
11-05
11-12
7
Zapata Group Only (whole boat)
2022
11-12
11-19
7
Zapata Group Only (whole boat)
2022
11-19
11-26
7
Zapata Group Only (whole boat)
2022
11-26
12-03
7
Zapata Group Only (whole boat)
2022
12-03
12-10
7
Zapata Group Only (whole boat)
2022
12-10
12-17
7
Zapata Group Only (whole boat)
2022
12-17
12-24
7
Zapata Group Only (whole boat)
2022
12-24
12-31
7
Zapata Group Only (whole boat)
2022
12-31
01-07
7
Zapata Group Only (whole boat)
2023
01-07
01-14
7
Zapata Group Only (whole boat)
2023
01-14
01-21
7
Zapata Group Only (whole boat)
2023
01-21
01-28
7
Zapata Group Only (whole boat)
2023
01-28
02-04
7
Zapata Group Only (whole boat)
2023
02-04
02-11
7
Zapata Group Only (whole boat)
2023
02-11
02-18
7
Zapata Group Only (whole boat)
2023
02-18
02-25
7
Zapata Group Only (whole boat)
2023
02-25
03-04
7
Zapata Group Only (whole boat)
2023
07-01
07-08
7
Zapata Individuals
2023
07-08
07-15
7
Zapata Individuals
2023
07-15
07-22
7
Zapata Individuals
2023
07-22
07-29
7
Zapata Individuals
2023
09-02
09-09
7
Zapata Individuals
2023
09-09
09-16
7
Zapata Individuals
2023
09-16
09-23
7
Zapata Individuals
2023
09-23
09-30
7
Zapata Individuals
2023
09-30
10-07
7
Zapata Individuals
2023
10-07
10-14
7
Zapata Individuals
2023
10-14
10-21
7
Zapata Individuals
2023
10-21
10-28
7
Zapata Individuals
2023
10-28
11-04
7
Zapata Individuals
2023
11-04
11-11
7
Zapata Individuals
2023
11-11
11-18
7
Zapata Individuals
2023
11-18
11-25
7
Zapata Individuals
2023
11-25
12-02
7
Zapata Individuals
2023
12-02
12-09
7
Zapata Individuals
2023
12-09
12-16
7
Zapata Individuals
2023
12-16
12-23
7
Zapata Individuals
2023
12-23
12-30
7
Zapata Individuals
2023
12-30
01-06
7
Zapata Individuals
2024
01-06
01-13
7
Zapata Individuals
2024
01-13
01-20
7
Zapata Individuals
2024
01-20
01-27
7
Zapata Individuals
2024
01-27
02-03
7
Zapata Individuals
2024
02-03
02-10
7
Zapata Individuals
2024
02-10
02-17
7
Zapata Individuals
2024
02-17
02-24
7
Zapata Individuals
2024
02-24
03-02
7
Zapata Individuals
2024
06-29
07-06
7
Zapata Individuals
2024
07-06
07-13
7
Zapata Individuals
2024
07-13
07-20
7
Zapata Individuals
2024
07-20
07-27
7
Zapata Individuals
2024
09-07
09-14
7
Zapata Individuals
2024
09-14
09-21
7
Zapata Individuals
2024
09-21
09-28
7
Zapata Individuals
2024
09-28
10-05
7
Zapata Individuals
2024
10-05
10-12
7
Zapata Individuals
2024
10-12
10-19
7
Zapata Individuals
2024
10-19
10-26
7
Zapata Individuals
2024
10-26
11-02
7
Zapata Individuals
2024
11-02
11-09
7
Zapata Individuals
2024
11-09
11-16
7
Zapata Individuals
2024
11-16
11-23
7
Zapata Individuals
2024
11-23
11-30
7
Zapata Individuals
2024
11-30
12-07
7
Zapata Individuals
2024
12-07
12-14
7
Zapata Individuals
2024
12-14
12-21
7
Zapata Individuals
2024
12-21
12-28
7
Zapata Individuals
2024
12-28
01-04
7
Zapata Individuals
2025
01-04
01-11
7
Zapata Individuals
2025
01-11
01-18
7
Zapata Individuals
2025
01-18
01-25
7
Zapata Individuals
2025
01-25
02-01
7
Zapata Individuals
2025
02-01
02-08
7
Zapata Individuals
2025
02-08
02-15
7
Zapata Individuals
2025
02-15
02-22
7
Zapata Individuals
2025
02-22
03-01
7
Zapata Individuals
2025
06-28
07-05
7
Zapata Individuals
2025
07-05
07-12
7
Zapata Individuals
2025
07-12
07-19
7
Zapata Individuals
2025
07-19
07-26
7
Zapata Individuals
2025
09-06
09-13
7
Zapata Individuals
2025
09-13
09-20
7
Zapata Individuals
2025
09-20
09-27
7
Zapata Individuals
2025
09-27
10-04
7
Zapata Individuals
2025
10-04
10-11
7
Zapata Individuals
2025
10-11
10-18
7
Zapata Individuals
2025
10-18
10-25
7
Zapata Individuals
2025
10-25
11-01
7
Zapata Individuals
2025
11-01
11-08
7
Zapata Individuals
2025
11-08
11-15
7
Zapata Individuals
2025
11-15
11-22
7
Zapata Individuals
2025
11-22
11-29
7
Zapata Individuals
2025
11-29
12-06
7
Zapata Individuals
2025
12-06
12-13
7
Zapata Individuals
2025
12-13
12-20
7
Zapata Individuals
2025
12-20
12-27
7
Zapata Individuals
2025
12-27
01-03
7
Zapata Individuals
2026
01-03
01-10
7
Zapata Individuals
2026
01-10
01-17
7
Zapata Individuals
2026
01-17
01-24
7
Zapata Individuals
2026
01-24
01-31
7
Zapata Individuals
2026
01-31
02-07
7
Zapata Individuals
2026
02-07
02-14
7
Zapata Individuals
2026
02-14
02-21
7
Zapata Individuals
2026
02-21
02-28
7
Zapata Individuals
2026
02-28
03-07
7
Zapata Individuals
Zapata, Cuba Travel Information
Getting There, Passport & Visa Documentation:
There are many daily international flights available. Aggressor Detours is an authorized travel provider for the Cuba Travel Program and can book your airline travel reservations. Email: bob@aggressor.com for information.
For Jardines Aggressor I the airports to fly into are:
Santa Clara – Abel Santamaría Airport (SNU)
Varadero – Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport (VRO)
Havana – Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
A passport must be valid for 6 months beyond your return date for your international flight. Some countries will require a Visa. As a traveler, you are required to obtain all necessary documents for entry requirements to your destination. Your Passport details must be current and exactly the same as the Letter of Authorization at the time of travel. (You will print the Letter of Authorization when completing the GIS prior to departing) Travelers are on a People-To-People Program.
Arrival, Boarding & Departure
Embark/Disembark Jardines Aggressor I
The Jardines Aggressor I® liveaboard operates out of Zapata, Cuba. Guests arriving on Saturday early afternoon may be greeted at one of these airports; Havana International Airport, Varadero or Santa Clara (reservations through Aggressor Adventures are required) Airport transfers are not included and must be reserved and paid prior to traveling. Guests should board mid afternoon until dinner. The yacht departs early Sunday am and navigates Zapata until Friday. After lunch Friday, the yacht travels back to Zapata where dinner will be served onboard.
Guests will disembark Saturday morning starting at 4 am for those traveling back to the Havana Internation Airport, Varadero or Santa Clara airports.
Local Fees/Taxes
Most all airlines will include the departure tax in the cost of the ticket, please verify with the airline carrier.
Mandatory fees that will need to be prepaid prior to traveling are: $150 fuel surcharge, $120 conservation fee, and $240 port fee.
Optional fees that will need to be prepaid should you choose them are:
* $ 120 nitrox
* $50 airport transfer from Havana, Varadero or Santa Clara Airports (one way)
* $175 Scuba equipment package: Includes BC, Regulator, Dive Computer, Night Dive Light, Mask, Fins, Snorkel
