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Casa Batida Santa Maria

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The fishing for Tarpon in Cuba has long been reputed as being some of the best anywhere in the world. The opportunities to experience the very best sight fishing for mature adult Tarpon has now got even better. If you want to experience the full might of the most powerful fish on the flats, live in total comfort at the 5 star Hotel Sol Melia Santa Maria and travel knowing that the lodge will have a complete range of the latest saltwater fly fishing gear for you to borrow free of charge then look no further than our new Cuba Destination Casa Batida Santa Maria.

All located on Cayo Santa Maria, which is 4 hrs drive East from Havana and on the North coast of Cuba. The waters surrounding the fishing area consist of a beautiful collection of islands and cays with mangroves, flats and channels and the typically crystal clear waters that make this area so special. To the North are the Bahamas and the blue water channel which separates Cuba from the southern tip of the Bahamas. The area we know fish has recently been declared a biosphere reserve by UNESCO. The area is exceptionally beautiful and has all the attributes for fantastic angling with channels, mangroves, flats and most importantly exceptional fly-fishing for Tarpon.

New for 2011 season will be 4 brand new Carolina Sea Chaser Skiffs with 60hp outboard engines, equipped with holders for fly and spinning rods, a cooler for drinks and lunch, life jackets, first aid kit, and radios. Most of the fly fishing guides have a significant amount of experience having previously worked at Cayo Largo under the former owner, Fabrizzio. As a result all the guides have excellent skiff handling skills and a working knowledge of English. We have fished with all these guides and believe them to be some of the best guides in Cuba.

One of the best things about this holiday is the link up with the accommodation the 5 star all inclusive resort of Melia Dunas, this magnificent complex is only ten minutes from the Mariana and makes a great base for your stay and the perfect place to bring your non fishing partners, just check out all the information under the accommodation menu for full details.
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FISHING METHODS

Saltwater Fly Fishing, Spinning, Bait Fishing.

SPECIES TO CATCH

Bonefish

Season: May - Oct
Peak:  May to June
Weight: 1lb to 10lb 
Average Weight: 5lb		 Permit

Season: May - Oct
Peak:  May to June
Weight: 1lb to 30lb 
Average Weight: 10lb

Tarpon

Season: May - Oct
Peak:  May to July
Weight: 1lb to 60lb 
Average Weight: 15lb 		  













 
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TOUR INCLUDES

Flights (E), transfers, accommodation, guided fishing, packed lunch whilst fishing and fishing licences.

WHAT’S EXCLUDED

Holiday insurance, laundry, personal items, tourist card (£25 must be purchased before travelling) and local tips.

OPTIONS

Seat upgrades available with all airlines.
Virgin Flights
Additional nights in Havana

VISA

A machine-readable passport with at least 6 months before expiry. 
Tourist visa card required before departure (£25 must be purchased before travelling)

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

No vaccinations currently required.

PLEASE NOTE

All details of visa and medical requirements are correct at time of press however please check these requirements for changes. 

DEPARTURE TAX

There is a $25 CU departure tax payable upon leaving Cuba.

FLIGHT ROUTE AND FLIGHT TIME

UK - Havana (approx 9.5 hrs)
Havana - Santa Maria (approx 40 mins)

BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE

International Flight

(E) 1 checked in item 23 kg (B/F) 2 checked in items 23 kg. Please contact either Iberian or Air France airways for weight limits & additional costs for checking in additional fishing equipment.

TRANSFER TIME

Havana airport - Melia Cohiba Hotel (approx 30 mins)
Santa Maria airport - Melia Cohiba Hotel  (approx 15 mins)
Melia Las Dunas - Melia Cohiba Hotel in Havana by road (approx 5 hrs)
other activities
WALKING / SIGHT SEEING

A great opportunity to view the beautiful landscape as well as a great opportunity for stunning photography.

DIVING

Cayo Santa Maria is famous for its majestic coral reef, abundant wildlife and pristine ocean bed, where visitors can engage in different types of water sports, especially scuba diving.