Diving in North Coast

The North Coast is a unique diving destination with important dive sites such as Cuba’s capital city, Havana and the most frequently visited area of the country, as well as Jardines del Rey, an archipelago made of famous cays such as Cayo Guillermo, Cayo Coco, and Cayo Romano, Cayo Romano, Cayo Paredon Grande, among others, and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The reef that surrounds the north coast has a great diversity of marine life; however, it’s not as spectacular as the southern coast. A wreck diver’s dream can be found here, as this place is full of both easy and advanced wreck dive sites. The north coast is also known for being one of the areas with the most abundant history of any port of call in the Caribbean. This history-rich place with healthy and vibrant reefs that can be found further east along the north coast in Jardines del Rey, which is Spanish for The King’s Gardens. Diving in the north coast you will find friendly old turtles, different shark species, parrotfish, yellowtail snappers, queenfish, moray eels, as well as many kinds of sponges and coral reefs. Diving the north coast of Cuba, you can also expect friendly encounters with wild dolphins.

The descriptions provided here are intended as general information and personal experiences related to specific dive sites and locations and should not be construed as definitive advice or recommendations. Before diving, please confirm that diving is permitted at your chosen location, and comply with all relevant local laws, regulations, and posted signage. The responsibility for verifying the legality of the dive and assessing any associated risks rests entirely with you.