Category: Gardens Of The Queen

While Cuba is just 90 miles south of Florida, it’s an undiscovered paradise, especially for Americans who, until recently, have been banned from visiting the country.  Now that the political relations between the United States and Cuba are on the mend, Cuba is becoming a top destination spot for tourists, especially scuba divers. Because the American market has recently opened, the country isn’t yet catering to too much tourism.  This innocence gives way to pristine conditions, unobstructed by commercial fishing, all-inclusive resorts, and has arguably the Caribbean's best-preserved marine area. Aside from that, here are the top 7 reasons you need to go scuba diving in Cuba: Sharks Diving with sharks is one of the top attractions in Cuba, especially in the Gardens of the Queen.  At least 6 different shark species – silky, Caribbean reef, whale sharks, and more! – can be seen in this one location. You are guaranteed to see a shark on almost every dive you make. Crocodiles How many times have you been diving with saltwater crocodiles?  Yeah, that’s what we thought! Cuba is a great opportunity to see these massive creatures up close.  These timid animals loiter in the shallow waters, going between the secret hideouts of the archipelago.  Diving next to 2,000 pounds of reptile is an experience that you’ll never forget. It’s like diving with dinosaurs, but don’t worry, it’s perfectly safe! Less than 1,000 divers per year As one of the largest and protected areas in the Caribbean, Cuba restricts the number of divers to less than 1,000.  The Cuban government is serious about maintaining their precious marine park, which means they have restricted infrastructure to just a floating hotel and small fleet of liveaboards. Getting to be one of the few that dive in Cuba each year is truly a