

Best for intermediate divers, Up to 20m, boat entry, mild current.
Jardines de la Reina is a remote marine protected area off the central south coast of Cuba, featuring a combination of natural and artificial reef structures. Divers can explore depths reaching 20 metres with visibility typically ranging from 20 to 40 metres. The site is accessible only by boat, with mild currents that can occasionally strengthen. Water temperatures remain between 26 and 31 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Night diving is available at this location. Due to the remote nature of the site and documented hazards including sharks, crocodiles, jellyfish, stonefish, and sea urchins, divers must maintain high situational awareness and confirm all logistics before departure.
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Come prepared for variable conditions: sharks, crocodiles, jellyfish, stonefish, and sea urchins are all documented hazards here, so situational awareness matters more than it does on a typical Caribbean reef. Confirm current facility and boat logistics before departing, as no nearby town services this site and support infrastructure is limited.
Access is restricted and limited exclusively to the Avalon Fishing and Diving Center. The site is located 60 miles off the southern coast of Cuba.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 20m
Visibility
20-40m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-31°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
This site is suitable for intermediate divers, and an Advanced Open Water certification is required in addition to a standard Open Water certification.
The diving depths at Jardines de la Reina range from the surface down to 20 metres.
This is a boat-only site located 80 kilometres from the shore, requiring access via live-aboard or day boat.
Documented hazards include sharks, crocodiles, jellyfish, stonefish, sea urchins, and variable currents. Divers should also remain alert for boat traffic.
While the site is primarily used for diving, the shallow reef structures are accessible from the surface.
Diving at Jardines de la Reina in Camaguey requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Jardines de la Reina in Camaguey. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 31°C.
The best months to visit Jardines de la Reina in Camaguey are July, August, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Jardines de la Reina in Camaguey typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Jardines de la Reina in Camaguey typically ranges from 20 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.