MARLIN BARRACUDA - Isla de la Juventud
Marlin Barracuda operates from Isla de la Juventud, a quieter Cuban dive destination. This centre provides access to the island's impressive 26 dive sites, known for their healthy reef structures and consistent pelagic sightings. We’d suggest it for divers seeking a less crowded, more natural Cuban diving experience, away from the typical tourist routes. It’s a good choice for those prioritising unspoiled sites over resort amenities.
- Location
- Isla de la Juventud, Cuba, Caribbean
- Coordinates
- 23.179857, -81.188530
- Phone
- +5345613481
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.divessi.com/divecenter/730416
- Address
- Calle 4 y Primera avenida Rpto. Kawama., Varadero Matanzas, 42100, CUB
Dive Sites Near MARLIN BARRACUDA
MARLIN BARRACUDA provides access to 15 dive sites in Isla de la Juventud.
- ALPHONSE X11 - 2m (wreck)
- ASTORIA - 1m (wreck)
- Baie des cochons
- Bajo Médano
- Banco de Cazones
- Barco Hundido (wreck)
- Bay of Pigs - 21m (reef)
- Cajilone
- Cayo Largo - 17m
- Cayo Piedra Reef - 14m (reef)
- Cenote Cuba Checoslovaquia (cenote)
- Cenote mar (cenote)
- Coral Beach - 11m (reef)
- Cueva de los Peces - 21m (cave)
- El Ballenato
Other Dive Centres in Isla de la Juventud
Best Time to Dive in Isla de la Juventud
The warmest water temperatures in Isla de la Juventud occur in January, averaging 26.8°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 26.8°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 26.8°C (air: 24.1°C)
- February: 26.8°C (air: 24.4°C)
- March: 26.8°C (air: 25.3°C)
- April: 26.8°C (air: 26.4°C)
- May: 26.8°C (air: 27.4°C)
- June: 26.8°C (air: 28.1°C)
- July: 26.8°C (air: 28.9°C)
- August: 26.8°C (air: 29.1°C)
- September: 26.8°C (air: 28.7°C)
- October: 26.8°C (air: 27.7°C)
- November: 26.8°C (air: 26.3°C)
- December: 26.8°C (air: 24.6°C)
Marine Life in Isla de la Juventud
Home to 143 recorded species including 99 reef fish, 28 hard corals, 6 whales & dolphins, 4 seagrass & algae, 2 jellyfish, 2 other.
Notable Marine Life
- Elkhorn coral (Acropora palmata) - Hard Corals
- Massive Starlet Coral (Siderastrea siderea) - Hard Corals
- Gutong (Scarus iseri) - Reef Fish
- Dark Green Parrotfish (Sparisoma viride) - Reef Fish
- Mustard hill coral (Porites astreoides) - Hard Corals
- Blue Doctor (Acanthurus coeruleus) - Reef Fish
- Gutong (Sparisoma aurofrenatum) - Reef Fish
- French grunt (Haemulon flavolineatum) - Reef Fish
- Lettuce Coral (Agaricia agaricites) - Hard Corals
- Grunt (Haemulon plumierii) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for Isla de la Juventud
Based on average water temperature of 26.8°C.
- Shorty or Rashguard - warm 27°C water needs minimal exposure protection
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories