15 days
6 places
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Diving trip
During your diving trip you will discover the underwater landscapes of Havana, Cienfuegos, Trinidad and Varadero. You will see everything from sunken ships and corals to hidden caves and rock formations! As a short water break, you will visit the tobacco valley of Viñales on the 5th or 6th day and learn about Cuba’s agricultural economy on a hike, horseback ride or bike tour.
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We’ll be there to welcome you at the airport and take you to your accommodation—your diving trip in Cuba starts now. Take the first two days to settle in, explore Havana, and soak up the vibrant Cuban atmosphere. Stroll through the old town, hop into a classic car for a city tour, or just relax and get into the Caribbean spirit.
On day three, it’s time for your first dive. The Marlin Tarará diving station, located right on a stunning stretch of white sandy beach, is the perfect place to kick off your diving trip. Here, you’ll find incredible marine life, coral reefs, and even sunken ships that are part of Cuba’s national heritage. Whether you’re a seasoned diver or just starting out, this spot offers great diving courses and experiences for all skill levels. Prefer to start slow? The region is also ideal for snorkeling before you go deeper into your diving adventure.
For more spectacular dives, Cayo Levisa awaits. Just two hours west of Havana, this secluded island is a diver’s paradise. With only one hotel and access by ferry three times a day, Cayo Levisa is all about the underwater world. If you’re looking for even more hidden gems, the fishing village of Jibacoa, about 37 miles east of Havana, offers another great diving spot where you can explore Cuba’s underwater beauty.
For the next two days, your diving trip will take you into the nature around the Viñales Valley, a little further west inland. But you can also go on sporting expeditions without the sea and the coast. The valley has caves and rocks that you can visit on a hiking tour, by bike or even on horseback. The Viñales Valley is also known for its tobacco cultivation. On the tour, you can also visit a farmer on his plantation and watch him roll a real Cuban cigar.
Now you travel on to central Cuba, where you will undertake exciting dives over the next few days of your diving trip. The underwater landscape in the area around Cienfuegos is particularly characterized by its labyrinth-like caves, tunnels and rock crevices. The highlight is the impressive coral-red rock formation “La Dama del Caribe”. You can also discover more than 10 sunken, very well-preserved shipwrecks in this diving zone! In addition to great diving spots, Cienfuegos also has a beautiful old town with many stately colonial-style buildings. Our tip: After an eventful day underwater, you can enjoy the evening sun with an ice-cold mojito on the Malecón of Cienfuegos.
Your diving trip takes you further to what is probably the most beautiful colonial town in Cuba. The cityscape of Trinidad is characterized by cobblestones and small, one-story houses that exude a very special flair. Horse-drawn carriages crossing your path are not uncommon. Enjoy this place where time has stood still. With the local diving school, you head to a different unique diving area every day, such as the nearby Playa Ancón. There you can explore the sandy bottom, which is patched with coral, and be swarmed by many tropical fish: an experience for both recreational snorkelers and experienced divers. A second diving spot is Guajimico, which is characterized by a great landscape above and below water. In this section of your diving trip, roam through the forests of Guajimico and discover hidden caves and bays. But the diving here is also particularly exciting, as there are tunnels and walls everywhere that are suitable for wall diving.
Towards the end of your diving trip, you will cross the center of Cuba and arrive on the north coast, if you wish, via a worthwhile stopover in Santa Clara. The most famous seaside resort in Cuba is Varadero and is the perfect end to your diving trip. There are also great underwater landscapes to discover here. A unique attraction is the Cayo Piedras del Norte Marine Park, where ships were deliberately sunk to create an artificial biotope. The local diving center offers you a wide range of different diving courses in english as well as spectacular night dives. If you are longing for relaxation after the sporting activities of the last few days, you are in good hands on Varadero’s kilometer-long, white sandy beach.
Your diving trip ends where it started. You will be taken to the airport in Varadero / Havana, from where you will take your return flight. Exhausted, well rested and definitely full of new impressions of the country and the underwater world of Cuba, your diving trip ends and you fly back home. Have a nice flight!
