El Farallon

Best time to dive

December to April; May to October; October to November

What you might see

• Grey reef sharkLikely
• Whale sharkLikely

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

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - Limited - primarily a scuba destination; occasional mangrove/surface snorkel add-ons on liveaboard itineraries

Safety notes

Shark presence (generally safe, controlled/no feeding at this site), crocodile encounters require guide supervision and distance, remote location with limited rapid medical evacuation, boat-only access

Permits & fees

Jardines de la Reina National Park is liveaboard-only, capped at roughly 1,000-2,000 recreational divers per year by the Cuban government; marine-park conservation fee reported around US$120 per trip (varies by operator/itinerary); US travelers typically visit under an OFAC 'Support for the Cuban People'/People-to-People or Humanitarian Projects general license

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Jucaro