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"BOAT RIDE IN THE BAY OF CIENFUEGOS" Tour
"BOAT RIDE IN THE BAY OF CIENFUEGOS" Tour
Discover the charm of Cienfuegos, the “Pearl of the South,” a city of refined elegance and one of Cuba’s most captivating coastal destinations. Located on the island’s southern shore, Cienfuegos is renowned for its colonial-era architecture, graceful boulevards, and harmonious urban design — a legacy inspired by 19th-century France.
Enjoy a scenic boat ride across the tranquil waters of Cienfuegos Bay, the second most important harbor in Cuba. As you sail, admire the beauty of the city from a new perspective and catch glimpses of architectural gems such as the Tomás Terry Theater, the Provincial Museum, and the Arc de Triomphe — all surrounding the historic José Martí Park, the heart of the city.
Your journey also offers views of the impressive Castillo de Jagua, an 18th-century fortress that stands guard at the entrance of the bay. This relaxing and picturesque experience combines history, culture, and coastal beauty, revealing why Cienfuegos truly deserves its title as the “Pearl of the South.”
Description
During navigation through the interior of the bay, you can first see the city of Cienfuegos; also called "La Perla del Sur" since colonial times, where emblematic buildings such as "Palacio Valle", "Palacio Azul", the residential area "La Punta" called by the native aborigines "Tureira", Proclaimed Heritage of Humanity, after browsing the coast of the city, the navigation goes EAST towards the area of "Punta la Cueva" and "Cayo Carena" where customers can enjoy visuals of the natural attractions offered by the Escambray Mountains, the route continue to the SOUTH navigating the entrance channel of the bay where the fishing villages "La Milpa" and "El Perche" are shown in all their splendor reaching the town of El Castillo where customers can see and photograph from the sea the fortress "Nuestra Señora de los Angeles de Jagua", built in 1745, the return journey is made along the WEST coast of the bay passing in front of the "Don Bruno" and "Jucaral" hot springs and the ship is completed Gation in the Marina.
What´s included in the tour?
- Boat and experienced crew.
- Recorded music on the ride and a spectacular atmosphere.
- Lifevest.
Note:
- Children under 12 years old only pay half the price, children under 2 years old don't pay.
- We offer this same tour but in the afternoon where you will be able to appreciate the sunset.
- Recommended: light clothing, swimwear, sunglasses, hats or caps, tennis, sandals or comfortable shoes and photographic camera.
- For the tour we recommend a water bottle.
- We recommend to bring cash in small denominations for souvenirs, drinks and tips.
More Information
- 2 hrs (approximately)
- 09.00 hrs
- Tour guide included
- Family friendly
- Offered inSpanish and English
Options and Availability
Collective Tour in Catamaran Flipper
Tour by Catamaran in Cienfuegos Bay. It works as a maritime transfer from the Pasacaballo pier to the Marina and vice versa.Collective Tour Yate Bahia
Tour in Yatch to see Cienfuegos Bay. It works as a maritime transfer from the Pasacaballo pier to the Marina and vice versa.Collective Sunset Tour in Catamaran Flipper
Catamarán tour in the bay of Cienfuegos to see the sunset. It works as a maritime transfer from the Pasacaballo pier to the marina and vice versa.Collective Sunset Tour in Yacht Bahía
Yacht tour in the bay of Cienfuegos to see the sunset. It works as a maritime transfer from the Pasacaballo pier to the marina and vice versa.Policies and Conditions
- This tour operates with a minimum number of 10 passengers. Holiplus will reconfirm 48 hours before the departure of your excursion. If the provider decides to cancel, due to not reaching the minimum number of passengers required, Holiplus will offer you an alternative excursion or fully reimburse the cost of your excursion.
- The collected may be delayed up to 15 minutes depending on the number of hotels and punctuality of customers. Customer should be informed on sales desk to avoid disagreements.
- Equipment for snorkeling included.
- The boat is shared ith a maximum capacity of 140 passengers.
- The order of the tour may be varied depending on the total number of customers of the day.
- Equipment and means of protection for sailing are included.
- Boarding point: Marina Marlin Punta Gorda, Cienfuegos.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation conditions and processing fees:
- Up to 30 days prior to tour start: USD 15 processing fee
- 30 - 10 days prior to tour start: 30% of the total amount of the originally booked tour
- 09 - 04 days prior to tour start: 50% of the total amount of the originally booked tour
- 03 - 0 days prior to tour start or no-show: 100% of the total amount of the originally booked tour
