Liveaboards cruising around Cuba
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MV Avalon I
MV Avalon I is one of the most luxurious and comfortable of the Avalon Liveaboards vessels. Along with her sister vessel, Avalon II, she represents one of the most pleasant ways to explore the Cuban waters. The marine park of Jardines de la Rein
MV Avalon II
The Avalon Liveaboards vessels are well-known in Cuban waters and MV Avalon II is the newest addition to their fleet. Avalon 2 cruises the waters of the Jardines de la Reina or “Gardens of the Queen”. Jardines de la Reina is a marine park with a
MV La Reina
Bigger is not always better and if you’re looking for something smaller and more intimate visiting Cuba’s famous Jardines de la Reina off the coast of Cuba MV La Reina, part of the well established Avalon Fleet – may be ideal for your needs. You can ch
MV Georgiana
A brand new vessel to explore the Jardines de la Reina off the coast of Cuba, MV Georgiana is part of the well established Avalon Fleet – the only operators touring this exclusive marine park. You can check the availability, schedule and prices for thi
Vision III
If you’re planning a trip to Cuba and looking for something different, unique, personal, intimate and fun – the choice of Vision III could be just the vessel for you! Imagine your own sailing yacht on a personalised voyage which – conditions dep
Tortuga
Looking for something different? Something relaxing in the heart of Cuba’s famous Jardines de la Reina off the coast of Cuba? Tortuga, part of the well established Avalon Fleet – may be just what you’re looking for. You can check the availability, sche
Cuba Liveaboard Diving
Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean. With its beautiful white sand beaches and pristine warm waters, the country is considered as one of the best Caribbean destinations for liveaboard diving.
Cuba’s coastal and marine ecosystems are among the best in the world, with nearly ¼ of the world’s shark species found in the country. Cuba is also home to 250 species of corals and sponges. Plus Cuban diving features long drop-offs!
SCUBA divers are definitely assured of exciting and unforgettable liveaboard dives. 
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Scuba Diving conditions in Cuba
Having the second largest reef system in the planet, Cuba’s coral reefs are undisturbed and unexploited. Its marine life, including large reef fishes and sharks are generally curious and will surely interact with SCUBA divers.
Scuba Diving is a year-round activity in Cuba. Water temperature varies little with a yearly average of 24oC (76 F).
Average Visibility on the other hand is 30-40m, which makes sharks and dolphins spotting easy.
The country has 5 hyperbaric chambers scattered regionally. Emergency evacuation by helicopter can be provided when needed. The country also has a floating hotel, liveaboards and hotels dedicated to serve SCUBA divers.
Best time to go on a liveaboard cruise in Cuba?
- The best time to dive Cuba is from December to April.
- The months between May to October is the rainy season while the coolest water is in between the months of January to March.
- Divers are advised though that the east coast of the country is subjected to hurricanes from August to November.
Liveaboard route and Dive sites
The Isle of Youth (Isla de la Juventud) is a marine reserve, which is sheltered from the prevailing South East winds. It has caves, drop-offs and wrecks.
- Jardines de la Reina (The Queen’s Garden) off the southern coast of the island. It is considered as one of best dive and fishing spots in the world. Being a Protected Area, it has abundant marine life and sightings of turtles, large reef fishes and sharks are very common and since it is isolated and protected; the site allows no more than 300 divers a year.
- Cayo Largo has whitest and finest sand in the country. Seagulls and pelicans are abundant on the surface while under the ocean, reef fishes, rays, turtles and sharks can be encountered. There are more or less 30 diving sites in the area.
- Varadero is where divers will experience warm and clear water. The area has great coral gardens, caves, narrow channels, tunnels, valuable remains of shipwrecked vessels and abundant marine life.
- Maria La Gorda offers about 40 SCUBA diving sites and has one of the largest colonies of black coral that exists in the country.