Central Cuba
Explore Central Cuba Diving in central Cuba means being able to dive off the north and south coasts
Explore Cuba
Diving in Cuba offers an extraordinary experience that captivates divers with its untouched beauty and vibrant marine life. As the largest country in the Caribbean, Cuba's dive sites are a haven for those seeking thrilling encounters with curious sharks, graceful turtles, and massive groupers. The coral reefs, largely unexplored, remain in pristine condition, showcasing a stunning array of colors and formations. This makes for intimate underwater experiences where marine creatures are unafraid of human presence, providing divers with unforgettable close encounters.
The variety of dive environments in Cuba is impressive, from dramatic drop-offs and mysterious caves to historic shipwrecks waiting to be explored. Dive centers and resorts scattered across the island cater to both novice and experienced divers, offering courses and fun dives tailored to individual skill levels. For those seeking a more adventurous route, liveaboard trips provide unparalleled access to remote sites, allowing divers to explore the country's underwater treasures extensively. With its rich marine biodiversity and breathtaking underwater landscapes, Cuba stands out as a dive destination that promises awe-inspiring experiences.
Power Plug Type
A, B, C, L
Payment Method
VISA, MC
Tipping
5–10% / Service Staff / Tipping is expected in restaurants, hotels, and for guides; small tips in cash are customary for good service.
Currency
CUP
Dial Code
+53
Electricity
110V / 220V / 60Hz
Time
UTC−5, UTC−4
Places to explore
Dive Centers
Dive Sites
Top Wildlife Sightings in Cuba
Colorful fish, crustaceans, turtles and pelagics galore. Cuba’s marine life is diverse and doesn’t fall below what you would expect from exceptional reef diving, with a few special treats thrown in for good measure, like dolphins and sharks.
At Cayo Largo, there over 30 dive sites overflowing with life on the healthy reefs, like reef sharks, grouper, snapper, reef fish, lobster and so much more.
The heavily protected marine park of Jardines de la Reina is home to a myriad of beautiful reefs and creatures across its 50 dive sites, but more notably, it’s the perfect place to spot sea turtles, hammerheads, leopard, silky and black tip sharks, and even saltwater American crocodiles
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.: 27
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Barracuda
513 Sightings
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29
F
53
M
37
A
60
M
31
J
27
J
79
A
62
S
14
O
35
N
46
D
40
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
448 Sightings
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35
F
30
M
14
A
36
M
36
J
31
J
60
A
53
S
24
O
35
N
55
D
39
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 600
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Wrasse
113 Sightings
J
13
F
6
M
11
A
59
M
2
J
0
J
3
A
2
S
3
O
1
N
12
D
1
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Green Turtle
78 Sightings
J
6
F
6
M
2
A
7
M
0
J
0
J
19
A
5
S
3
O
3
N
8
D
19
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 25
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Eagle Ray
43 Sightings
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3
F
5
M
6
A
4
M
0
J
0
J
21
A
4
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0
O
0
N
0
D
0
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 12
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Lionfish
814 Sightings
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68
F
64
M
36
A
89
M
57
J
35
J
115
A
98
S
34
O
37
N
100
D
81
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 100
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Parrotfish
698 Sightings
J
48
F
52
M
52
A
100
M
44
J
33
J
79
A
83
S
26
O
37
N
81
D
63
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 90
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Angelfish
526 Sightings
J
43
F
43
M
47
A
71
M
25
J
34
J
78
A
55
S
16
O
15
N
51
D
48
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 130
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Butterfly Fish
370 Sightings
J
35
F
17
M
27
A
58
M
23
J
19
J
40
A
47
S
13
O
6
N
47
D
38
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 85
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Surgeonfish
353 Sightings
J
36
F
14
M
18
A
53
M
19
J
17
J
45
A
42
S
21
O
19
N
46
D
23
