Plongée à Jardines de la Reina — Cuba
Jardines de la Reina is one of the Caribbean's last great marine wilderness areas, protected as a no-take zone since 1996. Dozens of Caribbean reef sharks circle at every site, goliath groupers guard the walls, and the unique opportunity to snorkel with American saltwater crocodiles is nowhere else on Earth. Only one operator has access.
- Score
- 70.4
- Visibilité
- 20–40m
- Température
- 25–29°C
- Meilleurs mois
- November, December, January
SCORE
21.0000°N
-79.0000°E
Jardines de la Reina is one of the Caribbean's last great marine wilderness areas, protected as a no-take zone since 1996. Dozens of Caribbean reef sharks circle at every site, goliath groupers guard the walls, and the unique opportunity to snorkel with American saltwater crocodiles is nowhere else on Earth. Only one operator has access.
Cuba's Gardens of the Queen
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Marine Life
92.0Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.
Dive Types
Traveling with Non-Divers?
This destination is primarily accessed by liveaboard — not ideal for non-diving partners. Consider planning separate shore-based activities before or after your liveaboard trip.
Activities for Non-Divers
Nearby Cultural Sites
- Untouched mangrove cays
Non-Diver Score
Dedicated dive destination — not ideal for non-divers.
Safety & Emergency
Very remote; 5-hour boat ride to mainland then road to Camagüey; only Avalon fleet has access
Top Operators
Avalon Cuban Diving Centers
PADI