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Calle 16, nº144 e/1ra y 3ra. MIRAMAR PLAYA, 10300 LA HABANA, Cuba
Explore Havana
Diving off the coast of Havana, located on the north west coast of Cuba, means having the opportunity to see the many different features, such as impressive wrecks, coral walls, coral reefs and other rock topography, that these clear, calm waters have to offer. A dive holiday with immense variety.
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Top Havana Dive Sites
Sanchez Barcastegui
This site features the wreck of an 8,000-ton Spanish battleship that sank in 1895. It hosts a vibrant marine environment with corals, sponges, and diverse marine species. The dive is suited for advanced divers and offers scuba diving opportunities to explore the wreck at 25 meters/82 feet.
Boca de Caldera
Located off the coast of Havana, this bay area offers a mix of small caves, a coral wall, coral reefs, and a shipwreck. Suitable for both scuba and freediving, it caters to varying experience levels. The site is ideal for exploring unique underwater formations and a diverse marine habitat.
Coral Island
This site features the wreck of a merchant ship that caught fire and sank. The wreck is now covered in corals, sponges, and algae, attracting various marine invertebrates and fish. It's an advanced dive ideal for scuba divers interested in wreck penetration and exploring rich marine life.
Tarará Beach
Located east of Havana, this site offers easy diving for beginners with clear waters and gentle currents. Both scuba and freediving are possible here. It features vibrant coral reefs and a variety of tropical fish, making it a perfect spot for underwater photography.
Playa El Salado
This site is known for its easy diving conditions and is accessible for scuba divers. It hosts beautiful coral gardens and diverse marine life, including colorful fish and crustaceans. The area is popular for its calm waters and is an excellent choice for novice divers.
The best Months to dive in Havana
One of the best features of diving here is the incredibly clear water. The visibility here ranges between 20 meters/66 feet and 40 meters/131 feet on average. Between November and April is the dry season, which is also the time of the year with the best, calmest, and warmest water conditions. The average water temperature here is 25°C/77°F with it ranging between 23°C–29°C/73°F–84°F throughout the year.
Top Wildlife Sightings in Havana
Due to the strict rules and regulations, the waters off the coast of Havana are heavily protected and so very unaffected by fishing or other damaging activities. This means that marine life is still in pristine condition. The reefs here are made up of coral species such as Lettuce Coral, Flower Coral, Gorgonians, Leaf Coral, Brain Coral and the stunning Black Corals. Some other flora includes Barrel Sponges, Sea Fans, Tubular Sponges and Sea Whips. Marine fauna attracted to this include Groupers, Snappers, Angelfish, Sea Bass, Jacks, Wrasse, different species of Crustaceans, large Tarpon and so much more!
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 200
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Moray Eel
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Total number of species approx.: 27
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Barracuda
106 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 300
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Octopus
105 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 600
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Wrasse
68 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 12
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Lionfish
1.4k Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 100
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Parrotfish
1.3k Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 90
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Angelfish
1.1k Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 3
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Trumpetfish
1.1k Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 130
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Butterfly Fish
989 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 20
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Porcupinefish
984 Sightings
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