ShowBoats International — April 2017

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DAY ONE

> Meet The Wellesley at

Marina Hemingway,

then walk Havana’s

streets, taking in the

curious contradiction

of its crumbling colonial

architecture and

vibrant culture. In the

evening arrive at the

Tropicana in a classic

car and enjoy the Latin

music and Cuban rum.

DAY THREE

> Head west from

Havana to discover the

tobacco plantations of

the Viñales valley and

the pine forest-

shrouded mountains of

the Sierra de los

Órganos. It’s a

beautiful, slow-paced

corner of rural Cuba.

DAY FOUR

> The Wellesley will cruise to the beautiful Maria la

Gorda and anchor in the crystal clear waters where

the coral heads are just off the bow. Enjoy fantastic

snorkeling or visit Lost Paradise – a vibrant wall dive

with a variety of swim-throughs and caves.

DAY TWO

> Visit Ernest

Hemingway’s favorite

drinking haunts of El

Floridita and Bodeguita

del Medio, and then

head to a cigar factory

where the manager

reads newspapers to

his workers as they roll

cigars – an old tradition.

DAY FIVE

> Continuing east, guests can enjoy the

tranquility of the small island of Cayo

Largo, once used as a pirate base. With

clear waters and pristine beaches, it is

the perfect place to make the most of

The Wellesley’s extensive toy box.

DAY SEVEN

> Return to the bustle

of the city of Santiago

de Cuba, which

is known for its

Afro-Cuban cultural

influence and colonial

architecture. A fleet of

classic cars will be

awaiting guests for a

memorable drive back

to the airport.

DAY SIX

> Jardines de la Reina is a mangrove and

coral island chain forming the third

largest barrier reef in the world. Guests

can snorkel or dive in the marine park,

which is bursting with corals and fish.

ITINERARY

CUBA

Captain Shaun Snyders,

of 183ft The Wellesley,

reveals how best to enjoy

this most colorful of

Caribbean destinations

ith fabulous 1950s American cars, mind-blowing mojitos

and the sense of stepping back in time, Cuba is a Caribbean

destination with a difference. Despite now being more

accessible to superyachts, Cuba is still relatively undeveloped

and requires an explorative mindset. This itinerary combines the charms

of old-school Havana with the raw wilderness, exceptional diving and

sugar-white beaches of Cuba’s idyllic southern coastline. The Wellesley is

available for charter with Thompson, Westwood & White Yachts

Hunt for

galleon

wrecks

as well as

sea life at

Maria la

Gorda

Huge limestone outcrops

dominate the landscape

in the far west of Cuba

Thousands of Cubans drive

American cars from the

1940s and 50s

Santiago de Cuba boasts a

cosmopolitan mix of cultures

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