Welcome To Cuba

Cuba Adventure

An Educational Adventure Providing Support to the Cuban People
Culture, Caves, Reefs and Waterfalls

Email Kim Powell at bluewaterventuressc@gmail.com to learn more about our next Cuba Adventure

* we maintain a group size of no more than 13  to offer a unique and exclusive experience

Photo by Kim Powell

Welcome to Cuba!

We are extremely excited to offer another educational adventure to Cuba, an archipelago island country located in the northern region of the Caribbean Sea, just 103 miles south of Key West. Considered part of Latin America, the shores of Cuba are also bathed by The Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean. From the moment we arrive, we will begin learning about its vast natural resources and rich cultural traditions. During our  educational tour we will be joined by local guides who will share their intricate knowledge of Cuba’s rich history and ecological wonders.

We are so please that Dee Dee Cioffi and Sue Berry are teaming up to host our Blue Water Adventure to Cuba. Dee Dee and Sue will be joined by Roman Cahero in Cuba, our naturalist  guide and long time friend.  Dee Dee and Sue will be heading to Cuba while Kim Powell, owner of Blue Water Ventures journeys  to Florida for our yearly Springs and  Manatee program. Dee Dee, Sue and Roman guided our November  program in Baja a few years ago.  They make a fantastic combination of knowledge, skills, safety and fun!

Our colorful  Itinerary will include visiting several UNESCO World Heritage Sites where we will meet with local architects and conservationist eager to educate us about these highly treasured areas. We will spend a day visiting markets, cobblestone streets, cafes, plazas and historic sights of Habana as we inhale the exotic aroma of this capital city frozen in time.Each day we will meet kind and welcoming Cuban people, including local farmers who will educate us about their organic farming techniques.

Nightly, we will have conversations with our Cuban guides and hosts at private homes where we will spend our evenings. We will share, converse, laugh and dance on roof top terraces that offer stunning views.

Our trip will provide adventurous outings as we hike through tropical forests, waterfalls and caves searching for some of Cuba’s endemic species including the world’s smallest bird, the bee hummingbird that weighs less than a dime! We will snorkel over vast coral gardens learning about the delicate balance of this fragile ecosystem and the challenges that coral reefs are facing on a global scale.

Photo credit by Roman Cahero

Now is indeed the time to explore Cuba as travel restrictions were redefined in 2017 and beyond. The ease that US citizens experienced traveling to Cuba became more restrictive.

Cruise ships and other forms of mass tourism have brought changes to a once sheltered and rarely visited corner of the Caribbean, at least by their neighbors to the north. We seek people who are open minded, flexible, adventurous and eager to learn about the fascinating culture of our neighbors and their extraordinary natural resources.

Our group travel experience falls into the category “Support For the Cuban People”, one of the 12 categories of legal travel to Cuba for US citizens.

The US Treasury Department allows US travel programs  “intended to enhance contact with the Cuban people, support civil society in Cuba, or promote the Cuban people’s independence from Cuban authorities, and that will result in meaningful interaction between the traveler and individuals in Cuba.” We are extremely excited to connect with our Cuban hosts and learn in depth about daily life in Cuba. We will learn first hand about the joys, challenges and struggles the Cuban people are faced with living in one of the world’s last remaining socialist countries.

By November of  2017,  Individual Travel to Cuba was  no longer permitted.

Payment schedule, cancellation policy and travel insurance may be reviewed at Deposits  We strongly recommend trip insurance which is an affordable way to protect your investment. Please review our trip insurance recommendations before sending your deposit. Purchase of some trip insurance options are typically required within  14-21  days of making an initial trip deposit.

TRIP DATE: January 6th-15th, 2025

email Kim Powell at bluewaterventuressc@gmail.com to join our next trip roster

 TRIP COST
   9-11 Guests: $4050    12-13 guests: $3750

Trip Cost includes all in country transportation, all activities as described in the 10 day itinerary, all meals, in country fees and permits, museum and cultural entrance fees, Salsa dance lessons, bilingual interpretation, naturalist guide services, and 9 nights of lodging. The above trip cost also includes a $400 tip to our Cuban Guides as well as tips for our Cuban hosts, drivers, donations to museums and speakers. We do suggest that if you enjoy some local musicians, that you will consider a few dollars as tip to show your appreciation. If you feel as though your blue water ventures guides took great care of you, please consider a tip for them. We suggest $100-$150 per person to be split between them.

The price does not include airfare, $90-125 tourist card for travel to Cuba, $25-30 Cuban required accident insurance that is typically billed into your airline ticket, trip insurance purchased in the US, personal alcohol or activities not described in the itinerary.

We are happy to offer a reasonably priced  10  day adventure to Cuba,  but we encourage you to explore your vacation options.   To review the program and cost  of  a few other  US outfitters traveling to Cuba on equal or shorter excursions, please review: Another Option  or  More Options

FLIGHT INFORMATION can be reviewed at Getting to Cuba
A complete package of information, most of which can be found on the website, will be sent to you before our trip departure.

Please give me a call or send me an email if I can be of any other assistance.

Very Sincerely,

Kim Powell, MRPA
Owner, Operator & Naturalist
Blue Water Ventures
phone & fax: 831-459-8548
www.bluewaterventures.org
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email: bluewaterventuressc@gmail.com
127 Mason St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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