| Why Go? | | | | resort of Cayo Coco is a particular highlight. Located |
| Scuba diving in Cuba has become hugely popular in | | | | on the north of the island, a magnificent coral reef is |
| recent years, and it's easy to see why. The water is | | | | half a mile from the coast and this particular part of |
| warm and crystal clear, and the vibrant underwater | | | | the Cuban coast is teeming with tropical fish, giving |
| wildlife and excellently preserved coral reefs make it | | | | divers plenty to see underwater. Out of the water, |
| a key destination for avid scuba divers. | | | | Cayo Coco features the finest beaches in Cuba, and |
| The sheer number of great dive sites in Cuba is | | | | the numerous hotels and dive companies that are set |
| staggering, far too many to explore in a single Cuba | | | | up at this resort mean that you'll have little trouble |
| diving holiday. Many keen scuba divers return to the | | | | finding places to stay and companies to dive with. |
| island year on year to explore some of the more out | | | | Maria la Gorda is equally popular, and is regarded as |
| of the way places. The sites also present a good | | | | one of the best sites for scuba diving in Cuba. |
| variation in their level of difficulty, so diving in Cuba is | | | | Situated in the midst of a national park, Maria la |
| suitable for both beginners and veteran divers. | | | | Gorda provides a more secluded experience than |
| Scuba diving in Cuba is a big business and there are | | | | Cayo Coco - there's little here except for natural |
| plenty of companies to choose from, especially | | | | beauty, a few apartments and restaurants, the dive |
| around the most popular dive sites. Note that if you | | | | centre and some of the best diving on the island. The |
| have dived before, you must bring your certification | | | | dive sites are characterised by steep drops, and |
| card with you. If you are a beginner, many | | | | sheer walls that are riddled with caves and tunnels to |
| companies run courses that will get you certified in a | | | | explore. |
| few hours. | | | | If you'd prefer to go diving amidst ship wrecks rather |
| When Should I Go? | | | | than coral reefs, then Santiago de Cuba is the place |
| The rainy season runs from May to October; the | | | | to go, as there are a number of well preserved |
| most popular (and expensive) time to go diving in | | | | wrecks that are safe to explore. |
| Cuba is between November and May. Plenty of good | | | | How Much Will It Cost? |
| diving can still be done all year round - the average | | | | Naturally, the cost of scuba diving in Cuba will vary |
| water temperature is a balmy 24 degrees Celsius. Be | | | | depending on the season you visit and the company |
| aware that once every two years or so Cuba | | | | that you go with. Single dives typically cost between |
| experiences a hurricane between August and | | | | $25 - $50 US, with discounts available if you buy |
| September along its east coast, so it is worth | | | | several dives at the same time. Many companies now |
| researching if a hurricane is expected to hit before | | | | offer Cuba diving holiday packages, including flights, |
| you book your holiday! | | | | accommodation and diving costs, which can offer |
| Where Should I Go? | | | | good value and save you the hassle of putting |
| There are great dive sites suitable for Cuba diving | | | | everything together separately. |
| holidays around the entire coast of the island, but the | | | | |