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Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Cuba

The top 68 dive and snorkel sites in Cuba, ranked by diver reviews, with maps and photos. Read the Cuba guide

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AreasIsla de la Juventud16Pinar del Río13Matanzas10Sancti Spiritus5Holguin4Ciego de Ávila1Artemisa Province1Santiago de Cuba1
68 sites, ranked by diver reviews
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Guantanamo Bay Reef

4.0(5 reviews)Cuba

Hundreds of american soldiers and sailors alike enjoy this pristine ecology. sea life abound, shark, lobster, hog fish, giant grouper, snapper you name it. in the middle where i marked the location is a reef at 60' hard to find I swim from shore to the location on the surface at night with a friend who knew were it was and may I say Amazing. Outside the bay to the south east is some of the most amazing diving I have done to this day. Breath taking wall from 80 to 250 and deeper in some points. Everything is pristine the way god made it! its like a million dollar aquarium.

BeginnerMax depth 60 ftBoat or Shore entry
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El Ballenato

4.0(1 review)Cuba, Cayo Largo del sur

West of Playa Paraiso.

BeginnerMax depth 32.8 ftBoat entry
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Punta Perdiz

No reviews yetCuba, Playa Giron Larga

This is a very popular dive site in the area. Great corals and marine life. Eastern side of Playa Girón ner the Bahia de Bay of Pigs.

BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftShore entry
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Barco Hundido

No reviews yetCuba, Varadero

by boat leaving from the port of Varadero

BeginnerMax depth 32.8 ftBoat entry
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Cruz Corsario

No reviews yetCuba, Isla de la Juventud

barco colony / colony boat

Beginner
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Cajilone

No reviews yetCuba, Varadero

Cajilone is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Cuba, Varadero which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftBoat entry
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Bucanero

No reviews yetCuba, Santiago de Cuba

Coastal reef & wall by Bucanero resort hotel. Sheltered bay ok for snorkeling thou somewhat current. Outside the bay coral reef and wall covered with fan corals. Sometimes hammerheds spotted.

IntermediateMax depth 65.6 ftBoat or Shore entry
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Ta Hanita

No reviews yetCuba, Holguin

The dive center is near the Blau Costa Verde and the Playa Pesquero. Pick-up by boat at 9:00 am Ta Hanita is also known as Tahanita.

IntermediateMax depth 60 ftBoat entry
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Taza Azul

No reviews yetCuba, Holguin

The dive center is near the costa verde and the playa pesquero. Verry easy Taza Azul is also known as Azul.

IntermediateMax depth 75.1 ftBoat entry
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Phare

No reviews yetCuba, Holguin

I had my 4 first dives (certification); I was 11. Morays, rays, lion fish, seacucumber, crabs, lobsters etc... Great place. The dive center is near the Costa Verde and the Playa Pesquero. Ths dive center is OK.

BeginnerMax depth 35.1 ftBoat entry
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Caleta 1

No reviews yetCuba, Santa Clara, Las Brujas

Belle shallow Grooper vegetation Bus (10 minutes) for those at the Royal Hideway or Melia. At Las Brujas is direct. Departure 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Directly back from the Las Brujas or 10 minutes by bus from Royal Hideway or the Melia. Start at 9:00 and you will be back at 2:00 pm Caleta 1 is also known as Caleta.

BeginnerMax depth 24.9 ftBoat entry
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Canto Chiquiton

No reviews yetCuba, Holguin

Near the Costa Verde and Playa Pesquero Canto Chiquiton is also known as Canto.

BeginnerMax depth 44.9 ftBoat entry
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Tunel azul

No reviews yetCuba, Trinidad Cienfuegos

Tunel azul is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Cuba, Trinidad Cienfuegos which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 65.6 ftBoat entry
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Baie des cochons

No reviews yetCuba, Playa Giron Larga

Baie des cochons is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Cuba, Playa Giron Larga which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 9.8 ftShore entry
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15

La Angelica

No reviews yetCuba, Ciego de Avila, Jardines del Rey

Ciego del Avila, Jardines del Rey

BeginnerMax depth 32.8 ftBoat entry
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La Finca

No reviews yetCuba, Ciego de Avila, Jardines del Rey

Ciego del Avila, Jardines del Rey

BeginnerMax depth 65.6 ftBoat entry
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17

Jibacoa

No reviews yetCuba, La Havana

Jibacoa is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Cuba, La Havana which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 19.7 ftShore entry
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Las Cuevas de Bebo

No reviews yetCuba, Maria la Gorda

Las Cuevas de Bebo is also known as Peters Caves.

BeginnerMax depth 65.6 ftBoat entry
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El Ancla de Francois

No reviews yetCuba, Maria la Gorda

El Ancla de Francois is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Cuba, Maria la Gorda which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftBoat entry
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20

Yemayá

No reviews yetCuba, Maria la Gorda

Yemayá is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Cuba, Maria la Gorda which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 65.6 ftBoat entry
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Cuba diving guide

Ready to check out the best sites in Cuba for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 68 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best snorkeling for beginners in Cuba?

The top-rated beginner sites are Guantanamo Bay Reef (4.0 from 5 reviews) and El Ballenato (4.0 from 1 review).