BIGGEST CARIBBEAN ISLAND WITH SPECIAL VIBE

Cuba is famous for its rum and cigars. But divers love it for its caves, shark spots and pristine coral reefs. Even snorkeling with crocodiles is possible on your liveaboard trip.

Cuba is the biggest island in the Caribbean and is located in the north where the Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean meet. It is also home to the second-biggest barrier reef in the world, the Belize Barrier Reef. That makes the diving around the island so interesting and special. On top there is not much human interaction in the waters, so marine life is flourishing and coral reefs are colorful. 

Groupers and sharks are common encounters and they are very curious and come close to check divers out. Cuba has also some amazing caves to explore. Bull sharks and crocodiles can be seen in the famous Jardines de la Reina, the most beautiful yet remote diving spot in Cuba.

BEST TIME TO VISIT CUBA

Dry season is from November to April and offers the best conditions for diving in Cuba. The visibility is very good in this time and the waters are calm. On the south coast, the visibility is better from May to July. But hurricane season starts around May and ends in October.

BEST DIVE SPOTS IN CUBA

Jardines de la Reina is by far the best diving spot in Cuba. Only 300 divers are allowed per year in this protected area. And it is only accessible by liveaboard. This archipelago is located in the south coast of Cuba and offers some amazing encounters with turtles, jewfish and even loads of sharks. Common types are silky sharks and big reef sharks. And this is also one of the few places in the world, where you can swim with crocodiles.

Playa Girón and Playa Larga are located in the famous Bay of Pigs. A place with a big history. There are beautiful reefs to explore, like Punta Perdiz. All dive spots are accessible from shore. The highlight of this area is a cenote that can be explored. When the freshwater mix with the saltwater here, it creates a special halocline and you feel like in a different world.

In Cayo Largo del Sur you can explore the real beauty of a Caribbean coral reef. Caverns, grottoes and drop-offs will make this dives very special. Look out for all the colorful corals and reef fishes. There are even some sunken wrecks to explore. The dive sites can be approached from the shore.

LIVEABOARDS IN CUBA

There is only one liveaboard cruising around Cuba. And it offers amazing trips in the beautiful Jardines de la Reina. Feel like a real adventurer, when you explore the protected area and snorkel with the crocodile. A real once-in-a-lifetime adventure.