Cayo Cruz stands for almost unfished flats, great accommodation, first class fishing on permit and an unbeatable price-performance ratio. This unique destination is located on the north coast of the eastern province of Camaguey and offers a 366 square kilometer area where commercial fishing is strictly prohibited. Fishing with a rod has also only recently been allowed, a decisive advantage with shy fish like the permit. You can imagine how little fishing pressure there is here when you know that each boat has an area of about 50 square kilometers at its disposal! So the possibilities are almost limitless.

Cayo Cruz is considered an insider’s tip for permit fishing, many experts consider this sight fishing as the most exciting saltwater fishing ever. There are few places on earth where the chance to catch Permit is better. But bonefish and tarpon can also be successfully fished here almost year round. Bones are averaging a good 4 pounds, but during your week you’ll also hook fish up to 10 pounds. Permit weigh between 8 and 30 pounds and the last of the coveted saltwater fish, the Tarpon, reach weights between 30 and 90 pounds here! So there is also a very good chance for a Grand Slam!

HOTEL CAYO ROMANO is a stunning new accommodation in Cayo Romano / Cruz. Privileged location, just 100 meters from the marina, this brand new hotel offers 60 rooms, a swimming pool, bar, lounge, a variety of exclusive restaurants, bowling alley and much more. The hotel offers various activities for fishermen and also for non-fishermen. In addition, the hotel is only 1 hour from the Cayo Coco airport. The lodge is located right on the water and overlooks a beautiful channel that is visited daily by schools of tarpon and jacks. Some of the best fishing can be found just outside the marina before dark. All rooms are spacious and well appointed with air conditioning, tile floors and nice showers.

Hotel Cayo Romano has some rooms in a quiet area of the hotel reserved especially for Avalon anglers. In the open-air main lodge, you’ll find comfortable lounge chairs and a fully stocked bar with an accommodating bartender. After a long day on the water, it’s nice to catch up with other anglers about the adventures you’ve had while sipping an ice-cold beverage and enjoying the daily selection of snacks prepared fresh each afternoon. Head to the dining room after your shower to enjoy the chef’s daily specials. This hotel offers you a “lodge atmosphere” as it is secluded but not completely isolated from the outside world. The main building has wifi for guests.