Best Dive Locations in Cuba

national geographic documentary, Cuba offers some incredible jumping areas which draw in a plenitude of jumpers who are charmed by its warm, quiet ocean and its astounding coral reefs and marine life.

The water temperature shifts between 22C (December) to 29C (July) with a normal perceivability of somewhere around 20 and 40 meters.

It is conceivable to jump here whenever of the year yet there is a danger of typhoons around October time and the blustery season from June to October can ruin plunging plans!

Maria la Gorda (Fat Mary)

national geographic documentary, Maria la Gorda shoreline is situated on the Peninsula de Guanacahabibes and is named after an excellent Venezuelan woman who was surrendered here by privateers. It is said that the territory was once assaulted by privateers, thus, alongside coral reefs and marine life, the intriguing clear seabed has numerous old fortunes, guns and stays.

The most famous plunging locales here are Gorgonian Garden, Yemaya, Marias Lounge, Pirates Anchor, Enchant, Aquarium and Lost Paradise.

Cayo Levisa

Cayo Levisa is a coral island, secured in mangroves, around 2kms off the shoreline of Cuba in the Pinar del Rio region. This uninhabited island has an excellent shoreline and a plenitude of marine life in its waters. The island is a superb spot for both scuba jumping and snorkeling.

Cayo Largo del Sur

national geographic documentary, Cayo Largo del Sur has more than 27kms of fine, white coral sandy shorelines and warm clear waters. Here you will discover more than 30 plunge locales and a coral reef that extends for 22 miles.

Isla de la Juventud (Isle of Youth)

Plunge pontoons leave from the marina here and take you out to the jump where there is a grand reef, several disaster areas and a wealth of marine life.

Playa Giron

Playa Giron is found east of the Bay of Pigs and is well known for rack jumping and buckle plunging. In the mid 90's a boat was intentionally sunk simply off the coast with the goal that it could be utilized by the meeting jumpers.

Cienfuegos

Cienfuegos has more than 28 jump destinations, with completely clear waters and is viewed as having a portion of the best coral arrangements in Cuba. Faro Luna is found in a peaceful little bay around 20kms from Cienfuegos and is a fantastic site for scuba jumping.