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Nitrox DivingPaid nitrox available, which means you benefit from the many advantages of nitrox diving if you are happy to pay for it. The benefits include extended bottom times so you can spend longer on each dive.
Dietary Requirements Catered ForThe onboard chefs will cater for specific dietary requirements, e.g. food allergies like gluten or lactose intolerance, and religious beliefs. This means you can enjoy the onboard meals. You are advised to add any dietary requirements to your special requests at step 2 of the booking form, but limit these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.
Diving CoursesThis liveaboard does not offer diver training courses.
Scuba Gear RentalYou can rent scuba gear on this dive boat so you benefit from being able travel light and simply rent all your scuba equipment once onboard.
InternetThere is no WIFI or internet available on this liveaboard.
Ensuite CabinsCabins on this dive boat benefit from having ensuite bathrooms, so you can shower and get ready in private (Check when booking that the cabin you choose has an ensuite bathroom).
Aircon CabinsThe cabins on this liveaboard do not have air conditioning.
Private CharterThis liveaboard does not offer private charters.
DIN AdaptersIf you have DIN regulators do not worry as this liveaboard has DIN to Yoke regulator adaptors onboard.
Relaxing between dives
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Liveaboard Review Introduction
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Liveaboard Know Before You Go
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181721962517Know Before You GoThe Jardines Avalon Fleet Liveaboard "Know Before You Go" and "Know Before You Book" summary is to help you choose the right boat for diving Cuba:IntroductionAll-inclusive trip with up to 18 dives on the Jardines Avalon Fleet Cuba liveaboard from £345/day ($442/€404) & rated 9. Up to 20 divers on a 35m 115f steel-hull dive boat with 10 cabins, 10 bathrooms + aircon cabins, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental.Liveaboard.com Booking linkJardines Avalon FleetBoat Attributes35m (115f) : 10 cabins + 10 bathrooms for 20 guests.Boat typeSteel-hull boatDiver certification (Depends on itinerary)Open Water DiverScuba gear rentalYESDive coursesNODiving Experience (Depends on itinerary)No minimum logged divesPrices starting at£345/($442/€404)* per day. *Exchange rate used: GBP to USD: 1.28; GBP to Euro 1.17.Type of DestinationCaribbeanDiving Destinations (Area 1)*Cuba Jardines de la Reina (Gardens of the Queen).Diving Destinations (Area 2)*Diving Destinations (Area 3)*Diving Destinations (Area 4)*Feedback WelcomeFeedback Welcome: Please let me know in the comments below what additional information would be useful to "Know Before You Go" and "Know Before You Book" on the Jardines Avalon Fleet liveaboard.*Important NoteBefore you choose your departure date: Please carefully review and choose the right itinerary for the Cuba dive sites you want to dive from the Jardines Avalon Fleet liveaboard.
Booking tipsBefore you book and pay for your flights, you first need your itinerary dates confirmed for your Jardines Avalon Fleet liveaboard trip. 8 steps to follow: 1. Select an itinerary; 2. Choose your cabin; 3. Select number of people in your party; 4. Enter your email address and confirm; 5. Your trip will be held by the liveaboard operator until your dates are confirmed. 6. You'll receive a booking confirmation by email allowing you 2-3 days before payment is due; 7. Book your flights to Cuba; 8. Pay for your Jardines Avalon Fleet liveaboard trip. Congratulations, you are about to embark on an amazing adventure!
Liveaboard Quick ReviewThe Jardines Avalon Fleet Liveaboard is a 35m (115f) Cuba boat for diving safaris for up to 20 guests enjoying 10 cabins and 10 bathrooms. This Cuba liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.0 out of 10 and is rated 'Superb' (SDE Lux Rating 83%*).
* SDE Lux Rating - See Below*SDE Lux Rating 83% - See Liveaboard Luxury Features Review section below.
Liveaboard Review TipsIf you are looking for a superb Cuba liveaboard diving safari, an excellent choice is the Jardines Avalon Fleet diving liveaboard. Here's our quick 7 review tips of why you might like to book this Cuba diving liveaboard boat:
1. Customer RatingThe Jardines Avalon Fleet liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.0 out of 10, and and customers have rated the Jardines Avalon Fleet Liveaboard "Superb".
2. Scuba Diving Earth Luxury Rating SummaryDiver Benefits: 8 out of 9, Liveaboard Design: 8 out of 9, Cabin Luxury: 6 out of 7, Onboard Comfort: 4 out of 7, Food Luxury: 10 out of 11, Drink Luxury: 7 out of 9. This makes an average Total SDE Lux Rating of 43 out of 52, or 83% (see below under "Liveaboard Luxury Features Review" for more details).
3. Cost Per DayThe Cuba Jardines Avalon Fleet Liveaboard costs from £345 per day ($442/€404)* .
4. ProsA quick list of the main pros of the Jardines Avalon Fleet Liveaboard include: aircon cabins, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental.
5. ConsA quick list of the main cons of the Jardines Avalon Fleet Liveaboard include: no diving courses, no internet, not available for charter.
6. Liveaboard CapacityThe Jardines Avalon Fleet liveaboard is 35 metres (115 feet) long, has 10 cabins and 10 bathrooms, which means it can accommodate up to 20 guests/divers.
7. Booking ItinerariesThe booking itineraries for the Jardines Avalon Fleet Liveaboard include: 8 Days/7 Nights. (But it's worth checking if more diving itineraries by clicking here: Jardines Avalon Fleet).
More about liveaboard discountsIf you want to find out more about how liveaboard discounts work, and in particular about discounted liveaboard trips for the Jardines Avalon Fleet Liveaboard, please scroll to the Liveaboard Discount section below.
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* NoteThe above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.28 and for GBP to Euro is 1.17. For an up-to-date cost for the Jardines Avalon Fleet Liveaboard, please visit this link: Jardines Avalon Fleet.
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Liveaboard Discounts
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Liveaboard DiscountsIf you're looking for a discounted liveaboard trip on the Jardines Avalon Fleet, it's possible to find liveaboard discounts in excess of 25%. If no discounts appear above, you may find last minute deals in the itinerary section marked as "X% Special Discount", as per the above image here: Jardines Avalon Fleet.
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Liveaboard Luxury Features Review
Liveaboard Luxury FeaturesThe 'Liveaboard Luxury Rating' or "SDE Lux Rating" concept is to help you choose the right diving liveaboard for your Cuba dive trip. This means you can compare this liveaboard with other liveaboards on a like-for-like basis, and makes choosing the right liveaboard much easier.
SDE Luxury Rating Total (Max 52/52=100%)The Jardines Avalon Fleet Liveaboard has 43 out of a total of 52 (SDE Lux Rating 83%) possible benefits and features. This total of 83% is made up of the following benefits and features:
Diver Benefits (Max 9/9=100%)The Jardines Avalon Fleet liveaboard has 8 out of 9 'Diver Benefits' (89%), and include: DIN Adapters: YES; Dive Courses: NO; Dive Deck: YES: Gear Rental: YES; Nitrox Onboard: YES; Private Dive Guide: YES; Rinse Hoses: YES; Shaded Dive Area: YES; Tenders For Diving: YES.
Liveaboard Design (Max 9/9=100%)The Jardines Avalon Fleet liveaboard has 8 out of 9 'Boat Design Features' (89%) and include: Airconditioned Saloon: YES; Charging Stations: YES; Custom Built For Diving: YES; Indoor Saloon: YES; Leisure Deck: NO; Observation Deck: YES; Outside Showers: YES; Sun Deck: YES; Warm Showers: YES.
Cabin Luxury (Max 7/7=100%)The Jardines Avalon Fleet liveaboard has 6 out of 7 'Cabin Features' (86%) and include: Air-Conditioned Cabins: YES; Cabin Balconies: YES; Daily Housekeeping: YES; Ensuite cabins: YES; Non-smoking Cabins: NO; Seaview cabins available: YES; TV In Cabin: YES.
Onboard Comfort (Max 7/7=100%)The Jardines Avalon Fleet liveaboard has 4 out of 7 'Onboard Comfort' (57%) features, and include: Beach Towels: YES, Cabin Towels: YES; Complimentary Toiletries: NO; Deck Towels: YES; Internet: NO; Laundry Service: YES; Nearly 1 to 1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio: NO.
Food Luxury (Max 11/11=100%)The Jardines Avalon Fleet liveaboard has 10 out of 11 'Food Features' (91%) and include: BBQ Area: YES; Beach BBQ: NO; Buffet Style: YES; Dietary Requirements Catered For: YES; Fine Cuisine: YES; Local Food: YES; Outdoor Dining: YES; Snacks All Day: YES; Vegan Options: YES; Vegetarian Options: YES; Western Style Food: YES; (Meal options include: Al Fresco Dining, Full-board Option, Set Menu Dinner).
Drink Luxury (Max 9/9=100%)The Jardines Avalon Fleet liveaboard has 7 out of 9 'Drink Features' (78%) and include: Bar: YES; Beer Available: YES; Drinking Water: YES; Fine Wines: NO; Free Soft Drinks: NO; Free Wine With Dinner: YES; Soft Drinks: YES; Tea And Coffee: YES; Wine Available: YES.
Example of Cabins
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Customer Reviews of Liveaboard
Customer ReviewsThe Jardines Avalon Fleet liveaboard customer reviews listed here have been chosen for you to get a feel for the scuba diving experience you'll get.
Customer Review
”Fantastic experience onboard and in the water. Diving in the national park, we were the only liveaboard on the reef. Huge amounts of sea life and sharks at every dive. The staff were continuously attentive and responded to our every need, both with diving and on board. Excellent food and accommodation. Recommended for: Excellent sea life and diving, dedicated service, great food.
Customer Review ByMonica V, from: South Africa scored the Jardines Avalon Fleet 10 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: Jardines Avalon Fleet.
”Amazing 1st time on liveAboard. I had about 60 dives over the last 40 years going into this trip. Was an incredible experience. both dive masters Leo and Sergio were great. I saw things I’ve never Seen before. The ship crew was so attentive and great to be around. I will book more.” Recommended for: The crew, the dive masters, and the diving.
Customer Review ByCarroll C, from: Canada scored the Jardines Avalon Fleet 10 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: Jardines Avalon Fleet.
Liveaboard Itinerary
Liveaboard Departure-Arrival LocationThe Jardines Avalon Fleet Liveaboard departs and returns from the port . Please click here: Jardines Avalon Fleet to find out how to get from to join the Jardines Avalon Fleet Liveaboard's departure port .
Itinerary and videosThe itineraries below for the Jardines Avalon Fleet liveaboard don't necessarily tie in with the videos directly below the itinerary heading. The itineraries are examples of dive trips offered by this liveaboard, and the videos are examples of videos taken when diving from the Jardines Avalon Fleet dive boat.
Itinerary Option 1Jardines de la Reina (Gardens of the Queen) (Jucaro - Jucaro)
Itinerary 1 TitleCuba's Coral Garden: Jardines de la Reina | The New York Times
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Dives and Scuba Diver Experience
Number of Dives On TripYou will be able to dive up to 18 times in total on the Jardines Avalon Fleet liveaboard diving trips. The number of times you dive will depend on the itinerary you select.
Your Diver Certification LevelIf you choose the Jardines Avalon Fleet liveaboard for your scuba diving trip to Cuba, make sure you select the right itinerary for your diver certification level. Different itineraries include the following alternative PADI certification levels (or equivalent): No Scuba Diving Certification Needed: NO; Open Water Diver: YES; Advanced Open Water Diver: NO.
Your Logged DivesWhen choosing the Jardines Avalon Fleet liveaboard for your dive trip to Cuba, make sure you select the right itinerary for how many logged dives you've done. Itineraries on the Jardines Avalon Fleet liveaboard include the following alternatives: No minimum logged dives: YES; 3-5 logged dives: NO; 10 logged dives: NO; 20 logged dives: NO; 30 logged dives: NO; 40 logged dives: NO; 50 logged dives or more: NO; Minimum 60 logged dives: NO; Minimum 80 logged dives: NO; Minimum 100 logged dives: NO.
Type of DivingThe type of diving experienced from the Jardines Avalon Fleet Liveaboard includes: Coral Gardens, Marine Life, Night Dives, Wall Diving, Warm Water Diving, Swim-Through's and Caverns.
Marine Life SpeciesThe sea life you might see on your Cuba liveaboard dive trip depends on the time of year you choose to dive, and on which Cuba liveaboard and liveaboard itinerary you book. But ultimately the sea creatures you see when scuba diving is always down to nature itself. With these parameters in mind, the marine life you may spot when scuba diving on the Jardines Avalon Fleet Liveaboard in Cuba might include:
SharksYou may see the following sharks species: Blacktip Reef Sharks, Bull Sharks, Great Hammerhead Sharks, Grey Reef Sharks, Nurse Sharks, Silky Sharks, Whale Sharks.
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Ray SpeciesYou may see the following rays species: Spotted Eagle Rays, Sting Rays.
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Fish SpeciesYou may also see the following fish species: Barracudas, Groupers, Lionfish, Moray Eels, Reef Fish.
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Other Marine Life & Bird SpeciesYou may see the following marine and bird life: Barrel Sponges, Crabs, Crocodiles, Hard Corals, Jellyfish, Lobsters, Soft Corals, Turtles.
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Liveaboard Cost and Booking
Included In The PriceThe price that starts at £345/Day ($442/€404) for booking the Jardines Avalon Fleet liveaboard includes: Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Deck Towels, Diving Package, Drinking Water, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Soft Drinks, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Wine with Dinner.
Paid For Optional ExtrasThe following are optional extras when you book the Jardines Avalon Fleet liveaboard: Airport Transfer, Alcoholic Beverages, Extra Dives, Gratuities, Hotel Transfer, Land Excursions, Laundry Service, Nitrox, Private Dive Guide, Pressing Service, Stand-up Paddle Boards.
Paid For Required ExtrasThe following are required extras when you book the Jardines Avalon Fleet liveaboard: Dive Insurance, National Park Fees, Port Fees, Travel Insurance.
Boat Capacity
Boat Length35 metres (115 feet).
Maximum Guests20
Cabins and BathroomsThe Jardines Avalon Fleet dive boat has 10 cabins and 10 bathrooms.
Cabin TypesThe Jardines Avalon Fleet has the following cabin types: double cabins, twin cabins.
Family cabins onboardFamily cabins onboard: NO.
Advanced Divers
Advanced Diver Benefits (Max 3)The Jardines Avalon Fleet liveaboard has 0 out of 3 (i.e. 0%) 'Advanced Diver Benefits', which include: Rebreather Support: NO; Sidemount Diving NO; Tech Diving: NO.
Underwater Photographers
Underwater Photographer Benefits (Max 3)The Jardines Avalon Fleet liveaboard has 2 out of 3 (i.e. 67%) 'Underwater Photographer Benefits', which include: Camera Room: YES; Camera Station: NO; Separate Rinse For U/W Cameras: YES.
Non-Diver Activities
Non-Diving Activities (Max 17)The Jardines Avalon Fleet liveaboard has 6 out of 17 (i.e. 35%) 'Non-Diving Activities', which include: Fishing: NO; Glass Bottom Boat: NO; Jacuzzi/Hot Tub: YES; Jet Skiing: NO; Kayaks: NO; Land Excursions: YES; Massage: NO; Naturalist Itineraries: [naturalist_Itineraries]; Naturalist Guide: YES; Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly: YES, Sauna: NO; Snorkel Equipment: NO; Spa: NO; Stand Up Paddle Boards: YES; Wakeboarding: NO; Water Skiing: NO; Yoga: NO.
Onboard Entertainment (Max 2)The Jardines Avalon Fleet liveaboard has 1 out of 2 (i.e. 50%) 'Entertainment Features': Audio And Entertainment: YES; Library: NO.
Traveller Benefits
Travel Benefits (Max 6)The Jardines Avalon Fleet liveaboard has 3 out of 6 (i.e. 50%) 'Traveller Benefits', which include: Airport Transfer: NO; Available For Charter: NO, Budget Friendly: NO, Dedicated Local & International Crew: YES; Hotel Transfer: YES; Welcome Cocktails; YES.
Languages Spoken OnboardThe crew onboard the Jardines Avalon Fleet liveaboard are able to speak the following languages: English, Spanish.
Liveaboard Summary
ConclusionAll-inclusive trip with up to 18 dives on the Jardines Avalon Fleet Cuba liveaboard from £345/day ($442/€404) & rated 9 + SDE Lux Rated 83%. Up to 20 divers on a 35m 115f steel-hull dive boat with 10 cabins, 10 bathrooms + aircon cabins, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental. Click Jardines Avalon Fleet for more information.
More InformationTo discover more about the Jardines Avalon Fleet diving liveaboard or to check availability for your dive trip to Cuba you can do this here: Jardines Avalon Fleet. But if you want to compare this Cuba liveaboard with one of the other liveaboards from Cuba, please take a look at the table below.
* NoteThe above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.28 and for GBP to Euro is 1.17. For an up-to-date cost for the Jardines Avalon Fleet Liveaboard, please visit this link: Jardines Avalon Fleet.
Hope you enjoyed this review about this liveaboard
Comments or QuestionsIf you have more questions either about snorkelling or scuba diving (or specifically about the Jardines Avalon Fleet Cuba Liveaboard), please comment below with your questions.
Please SharePlease share details about the experience you had on the Jardines Avalon Fleet Liveaboard. Tell us about the dive sites you dived, the time of year of your trip, what marine life you saw, the visibility, the weather and any currents you experienced. Your comments will add to this Jardines Avalon Fleet Liveaboard review, and they will help other scuba divers decide if this is the right Cuba liveaboard for them.
Have Fun & Be SafeThere will also be many more pages and articles about scuba diving and scuba diving safety tips (and on snorkelling too) for you to read and learn about this fabulous sport. Please don't forget to rate the Jardines Avalon Fleet liveaboard above if you've already dived in Cuba from this dive boat, but also make sure you have fun and be safe.
Jardines Avalon Fleet Liveaboard Diving Review Cuba
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Article written by Russell Bowyer who has been a scuba diver since diving on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia in 1989. After his first dive he trained as a BSAC diver in the UK. He attained his Diver Leader certification with BSAC. He then went on to become a scuba diving instructor, teaching others how to dive and was voted as Diving Officer and Treasurer for the Saffron Walden BSAC club too. Russell has dived all over the world, including the UK, on liveaboards in the Red Sea, the Caribbean, South Africa and the USA. Russell is experienced in all dive types, including drift diving, deep dives that involved decompression stops and recreational dives too.
