Diving in Cuba is unforgettable event Cuba’s insular shelf, has excellent Scuba Diving and Snorkeling sites
throughout the archipelago. They are some of the most entrancing in
all the Caribbean. Diving areas on the insular shelf of the Cuban
archipelago, which constantly amaze even the most demanding divers.
Warm, clean water, great biodiversity, good conservation of it’s ecosystems, coral gardens, caves, meadows of gorgonians and
sponges, underwater escarpments, narrow channels, tunnels, fish of many sizes and colors. Valuable remains of shipwrecked
vessels and many natural beaches, cays and islets make it a place to challenge divers imagination.
In addition, this large area has a great variety of coralline formations in amazing shapes and colors, where many species of marine
flora and fauna coexist in a delicate biological balance.
This is what makes Cuba such a wonderful scuba diving destination the
one that thousands of tourists and professionals prefer.
Several specialized Scuba Diving courses are available in Cuba, they
offer internationally recognized certificates. Diving classes are available for beginners at the hotels swimming pools, across Cuba.
Diving and Snorkeling Centers on both the northern and southern coasts, some of the adjacent Cays that have been opened to divers.
Dive cost: from CUC$ 25 up to $ 65 included diving equipment rental. Underwater Photography Festival in Cuba "Fotosub Colony 2010"
International Underwater Photography Festival "Fotosub Colony 2010" Cuba, February 15 to 20
Amateur and professional underwater photographers can enjoy unique opportunity to visit the most beautiful dive site
of Cuba, Isle of Youth (Isla de la Juventud) Colony International Scuba Diving Center. The venue will be held in Punta
Frances National Park and Los Indios, in the southern site of Isle of Youth with the representatives from: Mexico, Spain,
Germany, Britain and Italy.
Punta Frances National Park is one of the most treasured natural resources of the Cuban archipelago. The seabed has
been well preserved and is free of contamination. Its exceptional quality makes it an important Scuba Diving destination.
Cuba will also host, to the 3rd Championship of the World Conference of Underwater Activities, American Zone.
Countries like Chile, Ecuador, Venezuela, Argentina, Mexico, Canada and Colombia have confirmed, April 9 to 20, 2010
Main island of Cuba and its Cayos and inlets, offer an exceptional diversity
of marine flora and fauna.
These islets, which are practically surrounded by coralline formations, are of special interest to scuba diving buffs because they have excellent Scuba Diving and Snorkeling conditions.
There are no strong marine currents and the area and the warm, calm unpolluted
water is so clear that you can see through for 110 feet - 33 m.
Since the broad insular shelf is relatively near the surface and Cuba is at the edge
of the tropics, the water temperature is between 70F to 76F or 21C to 25C.
Its waters are always ideal for scuba diving and Snorkeling in any of its varieties reef exploration and day or night dives of down to 130 feet 40 meters, in coralline gardens filled with caves, vertical walls, narrow channels and shipwrecked vessels.
Cuba’s human resources in the sphere of Scuba Diving include instructors with years of experience, who are endorsed by the World
Underwater Federation CMAS, the ACUC - American Canadian Underwater Certification.
Scuba Diving in Cuba is being developed
on the basis of preserving the underwater ecosystems. Diving sites are located in the most beautiful areas along the coasts of Cuba
The Island offer over 500 Diving and 360 Snorkeling sites, featuring spectacular underwater scenery. Scuba diving in Cuba is being
developed on the basis of preserving the underwater ecosystems.
Modern equipment is available for divers, and sites are located in
the most beautiful natural areas of the insular shelf, many of which have been declared National Parks or protected areas.
International Underwater Photography Festival "Fotosub Colony 2010" Cuba, February 15 to 20 
