Cuban Cigar Making Class: Beach Break with Transfer and Insight into Cuban Heritage
4.6
20 Ratings
Playa Mia Grand Beach Park
Experience a unique Cuban cigar making class on the beach. Learn about Cuban history and the heritage of cigar rollers in this engaging masterclass.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Playa Mia Grand Beach Park - One masterclass with an environment filled with knowledge. Learn the basic techniques that are involved in the creation of a Habano cigar.
What's Included
- Mojitos and Domestic Open Bar
- Choice of one meal: fish, chicken, or burger
- Access to non-motorized water toys
- All fees and taxes included
What's Not Included
- Use of snorkel equipment
- Towel, locker, beach umbrella
Additional Information
This is a one-of-a-kind experience; an ideal Master Class for delving into Cuban heritage and understanding the art of cigar rolling. The class is an enlightening atmosphere where primary techniques in making a Habano cigar are taught.
The enjoyment kicks off when our native Cuban tutor elucidates and introduces the various leaf types used in crafting a Habano cigar, allowing you to comprehend this fascinating process.
Once you have discerned and comprehended, it’s then time for you to craft your masterpiece. This involves correctly moistening the leaves, understanding the cuts to make, and choosing each leaf carefully. Upon prepping your leaves, it’s time to roll them. Brace yourself for a foolproof method of roll-up, which is elemental in giving your Habano a professional flavor and form. Undeniably, you’ll emerge a skilled cigar craftsman.
- It is recommended that you bring comfortable shoes, a hat, sunglasses, a swimming suit, a towel and cash or credit card for additional/optional activities
- The minimum age to participate is 18 years old
- The legal drinking age in Mexico is 18 years old. Minors will not be served alcohol, even with parental consent
- Not recommended for kids
Location
Playa Mia Grand Beach Park
Playa Mia Grand Beach Park Carretera Costera Sur Km 15 Cozumel, Q.R., Playa Mia Grand Beach Park
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(20 Ratings)
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Matthew_w
Jan 13, 2024
Fantastic experience. Bad instructions. - Anna, the Cuban roller, does such a great job teaching. This is our second time going and it was even better. Also serve authentic mojitos during the rolling class and they are delicious. Gives you a much greater appreciation of the making of a cigar.
*Viatours intructions for the meeting place are all outdated and almost caused us to miss the tour. We had to call the beach resort on our dime to find out where to meet.
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Lackey
Dec 31, 2023
Incredible experience!! - This was so much fun. The roller and her assistant are great, and make sure you have a fantastic experience and leave with a perfect cigar. They teach you how to roll a cigar the Cuban way. I now know how to make a "triple cap"!!
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Q3394tostacyc
Aug 13, 2023
Great Cuban Cigar class but not great beach to hand out. - The cigar class was amazing! So much we learned on how to roll cigars! The staff was superb. Highly recommend taking this class and learning how Cuban cigars are rolled. Afterwards we were allowed to stay at the beach and eat. I would not recommend this place to go and hang out at all day. If you are looking for cheap everything then you found your place. Was not impressed with the food or the beaches. Drinks were hot and not a lot of alcohol.
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466jacobb
Jun 2, 2023
Excellent Cigar Experience! - We had a fantastic experience today! Ana was very knowledgeable, and if you’re nervous, they help along the way so anyone can do it. You definitely walk out with a cigar!
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W588qolindaw
Mar 20, 2023
Fun and unique! - This was a great experience! We booked as a shore excursion from our cruises. Transportation worked well and the cigar class was terrific! Ana and Irene were interesting and helpful. Lunch at Playa Mia was fine; the beach was very nice.
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Djw_sr
Mar 19, 2023
Fun and informative. - Ana and Irene were terrific! This was a fun and informative class. Isaac provided our drinks while we learned how to properly roll cigars. I highly recommend this activity.
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Hrrrider
Mar 9, 2023
Ana and her crew #1, for a great experience - Ana and her her young lady assistant made this a memorable experience. They provided mojitos as we learned and attempted our skills at rolling a cigar. Both my wife and I went to this activity while on the Celebrity beyond cruise. I learned a whole lot more of the different types of Tobacco to roll a cigar. Both my wife and I each rolled a cigar and they are currently in my humidor aging. Cant wait to try it out. Made me appreciate what it takes to make a fine hand rolled cigar. I recommend this activity.
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Heather_r
Jan 14, 2024
Perfect class for cigar lovers - The cigar class was wonderful! Would highly recommend the class to any cigar lover. Viator needs to update their pickup directions. The email stated that we needed to meet about two blocks away from the port and references a restaurant that hasn’t been in business since Covid. After waiting in the location as directed for 30 minutes we called the number for Playa Mia on the confirmation and was told the pick up is now located inside the port. This made us late for the class, but fortunately they were able to wait for us. We did not stay long on the beach, no shade available and it was a very hot and sunny day. Returned to ship early.
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Wendy_e
Jan 1, 2024
Great cigar rolling experience! - The beach break was just okay, but learning an authentic Cuban style cigar wrap and the attention to detail the teacher presented was so fascinating and fun. The instructors were easy to understand and very helpful and knowledgeable. Great experience!
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H2718sumikev
Nov 13, 2023
NOT Cuban. That’s disappointing - This is a hard one. The folks were great. My biggest concern is the fact that the name implies a Cuban cigar experience…and it’s not. Everything states it is, but they said it was a Mexican cigar. Big sell on Cuban, but doesn’t deliver. Kind of misleading and I don’t like that. Having said all that, it was a fun class with some great mojitos! Oh, on site photography tried selling us pics for 75 USD. Don’t think she was connected with the cigar class, but part of a group from the complex.
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