Boat charter in Cuba · Athena 38 in Cienfuegos / Marlin Marina Cienfuegos — “LaPerla” — (2003)

Moored at Marlin Marina in Cienfuegos, LaPerla sits ready to carry eight guests into Cuba's quieter anchorages and shallow-water secrets. This 2003 Fountaine Pajot Athena 38 trades length for beam—at 11.60 metres she turns nimble in tight channels and settles confidently in the bay-side spots where larger monohulls cannot reach. The twin-hulled design means different things on different days. At anchor, the broad platform between the hulls keeps her steady when wind picks up, and her shallow draft opens routes into mangrove creeks and beach approaches that deeper boats skip. On deck, that same width gives you room to spread out: trampolines strung between the bows catch sea breezes, the foredeck becomes a gathering point, and the open cockpit flows naturally into the saloon and galley so the crew and guests stay connected. Below deck, four cabins and two bathrooms let a group of eight find privacy when they need it, while the open saloon keeps everyone together for meals and evening conversation. Cienfuegos itself sits well south of the main channels, making it a natural launchpad for a week exploring the Canarreos Archipelago, the Rosario Keys, and the colorful colonial waterfront nearby. With a catamaran's stability, shallow reach, and living space, LaPerla handles bareboat cruising at an easy pace.