Jardin de la Gorgonia

Best time to dive

January to December; December to August; November to April

What you might see

• Manta rayPossible
• Moray eelLikely
• Whale sharkPossible

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Open Water

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - Yes - shallow, gorgonian-rich reef from ~6 m suits snorkelers

Safety notes

Remote Guanahacabibes location (~300 km from Havana) with limited nearby emergency/medical infrastructure; otherwise standard boat-diving practice; currents can be strong/unpredictable despite the shallow depth

Permits & fees

Inside Guanahacabibes Peninsula National Park (UNESCO Biosphere Reserve); diving is arranged exclusively through the government-operated Maria la Gorda International Diving Center; proof of certification/logbook and a signed waiver required; no separate park dive-permit fee documented

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Maria la Gorda