Diving in Jardines de la Reina

Best Time to Dive in Jardines de la Reina

The warmest water temperatures in Jardines de la Reina occur in September, averaging 30.4°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 27.1°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

• January: 27.5°C
• February: 27.1°C
• March: 27.1°C
• April: 27.8°C
• May: 28.8°C
• June: 29.2°C
• July: 29.8°C
• August: 30.2°C
• September: 30.4°C
• October: 29.9°C
• November: 29.2°C
• December: 28.3°C

Marine Life in Jardines de la Reina

Home to 492 recorded species including 404 reef fish, 34 hard corals, 10 whales & dolphins, 10 sharks & rays, 8 other, 6 sea snails & nudibranchs.

Dive Site Difficulty in Jardines de la Reina

Jardines de la Reina has 2 beginner dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Recommended Packing List for Jardines de la Reina

Based on average water temperature of 28.8°C, currents 16 cm/s.

• Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°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

Marine Protected Areas in Jardines de la Reina

• Desembarco del Granma - National Park (IUCN Category II)
• Bahía de Nuevas Grande - La Isleta - Ecological Reserve (IUCN Category II)
• Cayos de Ana María - Wildlife Refuge (IUCN Category IV)
• Delta del Cauto - Wildlife Refuge (IUCN Category IV)
• Bahía de Naranjo - Protected Landscape (IUCN Category V)
• Centro y Oeste de Cayo Coco - Ecological Reserve (IUCN Category II)
• Parc national Desembarco del Granma - World Heritage Site (natural or mixed) (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Buenavista - UNESCO-MAB Biosphere Reserve (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
• Bahía de Malagueta - Wildlife Refuge (IUCN Category IV)
• Correa - Wildlife Refuge (IUCN Category IV)
• Humedales de Cayo Romano - Protected Area of Managed Resources (IUCN Category VI)
• Humedales del Norte de Ciego de Avila - Protected Area of Managed Resources (IUCN Category VI)
• Jardines de la Reina - National Park (IUCN Category II)
• Maternillos -Tortuguilla - Ecological Reserve (IUCN Category II)
• Río Máximo - Wildlife Refuge (IUCN Category IV)
• Balsas de Gibara - Wildlife Refuge (IUCN Category IV)
• Banco de Buena Esperanza - Managuano - Natural Outstanding Element (IUCN Category III)
• Cayo Cruz - Wildlife Refuge (IUCN Category IV)
• Cayo Rabihorcado - Wildlife Refuge (IUCN Category IV)
• San Miguel del Junco - Managed Flora Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
• Buenavista - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Gran Humedal del Norte de Ciego de Ávila - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Humedal Delta del Cauto - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Humedal Río Máximo-Cagüey - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• El Macio - Ecological Reserve (IUCN Category II)
• Macurije-Santa Maria - Wildlife Refuge (IUCN Category IV)
• Cayo Guajaba - Protected Area of Managed Resources (IUCN Category VI)
• Las Nuevas - Managed Flora Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
• Ensenada del Gua y Cayos de Manzanillo - Wildlife Refuge (IUCN Category IV)
• Cayo Sabinal - Protected Area of Managed Resources (IUCN Category VI)
• Loma de Santa María - Wildlife Refuge (IUCN Category IV)

Getting to Jardines de la Reina - Nearest Airports

• Ignacio Agramonte International Airport (CMW), Camaguey - 42 km away, approx 60 min travel time
• Frank Pais International Airport (HOG), Holguin - 149 km away, approx 178 min travel time
• Antonio Maceo International Airport (SCU), Santiago - 231 km away, approx 267 min travel time