Step Off the Resort. Dive the Real Cuba.
No fenced-in beach, no bracelet-and-buffet diving. Customized boat dive packages on the coral walls of Cienfuegos, and a country most tourists never see.
Why Choose ScubaCuba.ca?
Everything you need for the perfect diving vacation in Cuba
Travelers welcome worldwide
Divers from across the Americas, Europe and beyond — we help plan your route to Cuba.
World-class dive sites
Coral walls, shipwrecks and caves in Cienfuegos — 30+ named sites, reachable from shore or by boat.
Expert instructors
PADI 5-Star team with decades of experience and intimate knowledge of Cuban waters.
Customized Diving Packages
From your first breath underwater to your next big adventure — we tailor every dive to you.
Small groups
Personalized attention with small group dives — no crowded boats, no rushed surface intervals.
PADI certifications
From Open Water to Divemaster — get certified while on vacation in paradise.
Experience Cuba Underwater
See what awaits you beneath the crystal-clear Caribbean waters
Where You'll Dive
The coral wall in Cienfuegos, Cienfuegos — within reach of Trinidad and the Nicho waterfalls
Cienfuegos
Dramatic coral walls dropping 100+ feet, minutes offshore. 30+ dive sites with caves, walls and shipwrecks, reached by boat — night dives available.
Get a QuoteFrom sunrise reef to sunset mojitos
Two dives in the morning, the Cuban afternoon is yours — pool, beach, town, or a nap with the trade winds.
AM
Boat dive #1 — the wall
The reef wall starts 60 meters offshore and drops past 30m. Gorgonians, schooling fish, sometimes turtles or a curious shark.
AM
Surface interval & snack on the boat
Coffee, water, fresh fruit — and time to swap stories with the rest of the group.
PM
Boat dive #2 — shallow reef or wreck
Shorter, shallower, perfect for photography. Marine life is denser in the 12–18m range.
The Cuban afternoon is yours
Nap with the breeze. Hop a taxi to Cienfuegos. Hike Nicho. Day-trip to Trinidad. Or another shore dive — your call.
What Our Divers Say
Real experiences from real divers
"An incredible experience from start to finish. The dive sites in Faro Luna are pristine and untouched. Norbert and the team made everything seamless — hotel, transfers, diving, everything was taken care of."
"This was my third trip with ScubaCuba and it keeps getting better. The coral walls are breathtaking, the visibility is amazing, and the all-inclusive package is unbeatable value for a real diver's vacation."
"Got my PADI certification during the trip! The instructors are patient, professional and really know Cuban waters. The shipwreck dives were the highlight of my life. Can't wait to go back!"
What divers ask before booking
The honest answers we'd want from a travel agency before paying for a trip to Cuba.
Do I need a visa for Cuba?
For most travelers — Canadians, US citizens, Brits, Irish, Australians, New Zealanders and most other nationalities — you'll need a Cuban Tourist Card, not a full visa. It costs around $25 CAD (~$18 USD) and we include it in every booking departing from Canada (handed out on the flight). For other departure cities, we arrange it with you before travel.
US passport holders have additional requirements — talk to us first, we'll walk you through it.
How do I pay for things in Cuba? Will my credit card work?
Bring cash — Canadian dollars or US dollars are the easiest to exchange. Euros are also accepted in Cuba if that's what you have on hand.
Most North American credit cards don't work in Cuba due to US sanctions. ATMs are rare. Budget roughly $40–60 CAD/day for meals out, tips, drinks and souvenirs.
What about internet and phone?
WiFi works at your accommodation (sometimes paid by the hour). Outside, your North American SIM probably won't roam. If you need always-on, buy a Cubacel eSIM or local SIM at the airport.
Most divers love being half-disconnected for the week. WhatsApp works fine for messaging back home.
Do I need my own gear?
Tanks and weights are included in every trip. BCD, regulator and dive computer rental is $230 CAD / ~$170 USD per week if you don't bring your own — let us know in your quote.
Bring your own mask, snorkel and fins for fit. A 3mm shorty is plenty year-round; water temps run 24–28°C.
Is Cuba safe for travelers right now?
Yes — Cuba is one of the safer Caribbean destinations for travelers, with low violent crime and a strong tradition of welcoming foreign visitors. Petty theft can happen in cities; standard travel precautions apply.
The bigger issue is logistics: occasional power cuts, limited supermarket variety, slow internet. The casas are set up for it — we plan around it.
I've never dived before — can I still come?
Absolutely. We run PADI Open Water certifications during the trip. You'll be diving for real by the third or fourth day. Or come along as a non-diver — Cuba above water is just as good.
What's the visibility like? Best months?
Visibility typically 20–30m, occasionally over 40m on the wall. The south coast is protected — generally calm year-round.
Best diving: November through May (dry season). June–October is hurricane season.
What does the trip actually cost?
Prices vary by season, departure city and party size — we don't list a fixed number because the same week can swing hundreds of dollars depending on flights. That's why we quote per request, usually within 24 hours.
The quote covers flights from your home city (or join us in Cuba if you book your own flights), your casa particular, transfers, and the boat dives you want. We invoice in CAD or USD — no surprises.
