Dive Sites in Cuba - Scuba Diving at its Best!

Diving Overview for Cuba

Cuba, famous for its cigars and rum, is the largest island in the Caribbean just 90 miles south of the Florida coast.

You can experience Cuba's colourful history and rich culture both on land and underwater. There are a range of dive sites from steep walls and reefs, tunnels, caverns and wrecks.

The Jardines de la Reina (Gardens of the Queen) in the South of Cuba are considered some of the top diving spots with sites in Western Cuba, Maria la Gorda and Isle de la Juventud (the Isle of Youth) also offering some spectacular diving.

The reefs are in excellent condition and the marine life around Cuba includes many tropical fish, colourful corals and reef critters, turtles, nurse sharks, jewfish, jacks, tuna, stingrays, green moray eels and in November you may even see a whale shark!

There are plenty of dive centres and tour operators around Cuba, the people are very friendly but some of the scuba equipment is a little dated so make sure you check it out before hiring kit.

Sea temperatures vary from around 22°C in December to 29°C in July. Diving is possible all year round but be aware that the east coast is at risk from hurricanes from August to November. The dry season (December - April) has the best visibility and is the most popular time to visit.

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