Traveling to Cayo Cruz
Travel Details
Getting to Cayo Cruz, Cuba is fairly straightforward starting with your flight to the primary destination of Camagüey, Cuba (CMW). There are daily flights on American Airlines from Miami International Airport (MIA) to CMW typically departing in the middle of the day.
From Camagüey, there is a mere 2-hour drive to reach Cayo Cruz. We take care of all of the travel once you arrive in Cuba, so there is nothing for you to worry about beyond getting to Camagüey.
If necessary, there are alternatives to getting there outside of Camagüey but they involve additional flights and transfers.
Travel Requirements
Documents & Process For Cayo Cruz, Cuba Entry
The following is the process you need to follow to enter Cuba.
Beyond this, Cuba Fly Fishing Co. will prepare additional necessary documents for travel to and from Cuba. Your host will either bring those hard copies with them if you are traveling together or get them to you in time for you to print out and bring on your own. CFFC is here to help every step of the way with any questions that may arise, never hesitate to reach out!
Steps to take (detailed instructions in the tabs below, click them to open the details):
Make sure your Passport is valid through at least 6 months beyond your stay.
Email or text a picture copy of your passport to your CFFC representative.
Book your airfare and forward your flight confirmation to your CFFC representative.
Obtain your electronic visa and keep your visa number handy. Screenshots are a great way!
Fill out waiver.
Please email your CFFC representative with your emergency contact information as well as any serious health issues we would need to know in the event of an emergency.
One week before your arrival, fill out D’ Viajeros form.
Please keep the following in mind during your airport check-in and travels: Along with your Passport, Visa, D’Viajeros QR and Bar Codes, you will need your “Address” – “Cayo Romano: Cayo Romano, Archipiélago Jardines del Rey, Camagüey, Cuba.
A valid passport is required for all travelers visiting Cuba and it must be valid 6 months beyond your stay. Check your passport well in advance to ensure you don’t have to scramble to get it renewed last minute.
Your passport must be a traditional passport book. Passport cards are not valid for international air travel.
After placing your deposit, please email or text a picture of your passport to your Cuba Fly Fishing Co. representative.
Obtaining a Cuban visa is a very simple yet necessary step in order to enter the country.
Once you have booked your flight, you can purchase your electronic visa in advance here:
For “Cuba Province” select “Camaguey”
For “OFAC Category” select “Humanitarian Projects”
Upon completion, you will get a Visa Number and a QR code with your E-Visa confirmation, take a screenshot of that for your records.
The Cuban visa grants travelers permission to enter and stay in Cuba for a specified period, usually up to 30 days, and is essential for passing through immigration checkpoints upon arrival.
You will need to fill out this waiver for Avalon Outdoor prior to departure.
For “Country”, select “United States”, or whatever country you reside in (not Cuba).
For “Destination”, select “Cayo Romano.”
- Click the little white box with the A in it – at the top of the page – and select English
- Choose “Form Request”
- Only fields in Red are required, you can skip the fields in Gray.
- On Page 2, for “Travel Reason” select “Tourism”
- Enter Electronic Visa number from your Visa.
- On Page 3, for “Place of Accommodation” select “House or Room for Rent”
- For “Traveler Address” enter “Cayo Romano: Cayo Romano, Archipiélago Jardines del Rey, Camagüey, Cuba”
- For “Province Where you are Going” select “Camaguey”
- On Page 4, for “Unaccompanied Baggage” select “No”
- Scroll to the bottom and for “Do you have something to declare at customs” select “No”. Once submitted, you will receive a Edit Code, this is for if you need to go back and make any changes. You will most likely not use this. You will then choose View PDF to get your confirmation page.
- Be sure to screenshot and print the whole confirmation page. You will need the QR Code numerous times during your travel, as well as the bar code on the bottom right.
