Season
The season for fishing in Cuba runs from October until the end of July each year.

Time Difference for GMT
- 5 hours.

Currency
The national currency is the Cuban Peso (pesos cubanos) however, most, if not all of your transactions will be in Convertible Pesos (CVP's). It is now illegal to use US$ Dollars in Cuba to purchase anything from bars and shops. You can only obtain CVP's in Cuba, the best place being at the exchange counter at the airport or from branches of CADECA (CASA DE CAMBIO) which are located in Havana and around the country. It is advisable to take UK Sterling or Euros to exchange as there is a penalty for exchanging US$. 1CVP is equal to US$1.

Most travellers cheques and credit cards are accepted at the hotels except those issued by American banks i.e. American Express and Diners Club.

Tips
Whilst in Havana, you will find that the majority of hotels are all-inclusive and additional gratuities are at your discretion. Tips are discretionary and should be regarded as a bonus for exceptional service. As a guideline we recommend approximately 100 CVP's per person to the guide and 75 CVP's per person for the boat staff. It is usual if you are fishing on your own to double the amount for your guide. If you dive or night fish then a gratuity to the dive master or guide would be most welcome (CVP20 is normal).

Visa Requirements
Tourist card available through Roxtons. Your passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of your return home. A tourist visa is compulsory for entry to Cuba. This is valid for 30 days from the date of arrival. You need to hand in your Tourist Card on check-in along with your tickets and passport. Whilst you are in Cuba you must retain the tear-off part of the Tourist Card given to you by customs as you will require this on departure from Cuba.

Medical Requirements
At present there are no mandatory vaccination requirements for those travelling to Cuba. However we recommend that you check with your doctor prior to departure to receive the most up to date health information.

Insects
Whilst on the flats you are unlikely to encounter mosquitoes. However, when pursuing tarpon in the mangroves and in the evening or on a still night you may find mosquitoes early on in the season, we would advise that you carry insect repellents such as Jungle Formula.