Cuba's second largest island — the Isle of Youth (Isla de la Juventud) — offers over 50 dive sites within a 6-kilometer diving zone. The Punta Frances National Marine Park is known for tunnels in coral walls, diverse marine fauna, and hosting international underwater photography competitions.
Underwater encounters include tarpons, parrotfish, barracuda, lobsters, and sea turtles, as well as sunken historic vessels. The flight from Havana to Nueva Gerona — the island's gateway — takes less than an hour. The program suits divers of various experience levels, though wreck diving and tunnel navigation require experience.
What You'll See
Over 50 dive sites in a national marine park
Punta Frances — underwater photography competition venue
Tunnels in coral walls
Tarpons, barracuda, turtles, and lobsters
Sunken historic vessels
Conditions
Season
November–April
Visibility
20–40 meters
Water Temperature
25–28°C
Level
Open Water and above
Duration
5–7 nights
