

Best for beginner divers, 5-45m, boat entry, mild current.
Cayo Largo del Sur offers a diverse underwater landscape featuring reefs, walls, drop-offs, canyons, caves, and a wreck. Located 8,000 metres from shore, this site requires boat access. Depths range from 5 to 45 metres, with an average of 18 metres. Visibility fluctuates between 5 and 40 metres, and water temperatures remain warm between 26 and 31 degrees Celsius. The site is suitable for beginners, though the presence of overhead environments and significant depths requires careful buoyancy control and bottom time management. Mild currents are typical, and local facilities provide air fills, guided tours, and boat charters.
21.59120, -81.55650
Stick with a guided tour if you are new to cave or wreck diving here, as the overhead sections and depth can catch inexperienced divers off guard quickly. Book your boat charter in advance during peak season, since the site is boat-access only and operator slots fill up.
Excursions are booked from hotel tour desks with included transfer to the Marina Marlin dive center.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-45m
Visibility
5-40m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-31°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, although the presence of overhead environments and significant depths requires careful buoyancy control and monitoring of bottom time.
Depths at this site range from 5 to 45 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres.
Cayo Largo is a boat-access site located 8,000 metres from the shore, requiring a boat charter to reach the dive locations.
Yes, both diving and snorkelling activities are supported at Cayo Largo.
Divers should be cautious of boat traffic, deep sections, overhead environments in caves and wrecks, sharp coral, and potential currents.
Diving at Cayo Largo in Nueva Gerona requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Cayo Largo in Nueva Gerona. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 31°C.
Cayo Largo in Nueva Gerona typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Cayo Largo in Nueva Gerona typically ranges from 5 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.