

Best for beginner divers, 15-25m, boat entry, moderate current.
Mella is a coral reef dive site located off the coast of Varadero, Cuba. Accessible by boat, the site features depths ranging from 15 to 25 metres, though it can reach 30 metres in some areas. Visibility is generally between 5 and 10 metres, requiring divers to remain close to the reef structure. The site is suitable for beginner divers, though a moderate current is often present, necessitating close proximity to a guide. Water temperatures remain warm throughout the year, ranging from 26C to 30C. Divers should monitor their depth closely and confirm equipment availability with a local operator before departure.
23.20000, -81.10000
Because facilities are unconfirmed, contact your dive operator in Varadero before the trip to confirm what equipment is provided on the boat. The site dives year-round, but the warmer end of the temperature range (up to 29C) generally falls in the summer months, when a 3mm wetsuit should be sufficient.
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Depth
15-25m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Water Temp
26-30°C
Current
Moderate
Yes, the site is suitable for newly certified divers, though they should be prepared for moderate currents and maintain close contact with their guide.
The site generally ranges from 15 to 25 metres, though it can reach depths of 30 metres.
Mella is accessed by boat from Varadero.
Water temperatures range from 26C in the winter months to 30C during the summer.
Divers should monitor their depth carefully as the site reaches 30 metres and exercise caution due to the potential for strong currents.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Mella in Varadero. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 30°C.