Cuba Diving in the Jardines de la Reina - ‘Garden of Eden’

Best months: Jan, Mar–Dec

Protected Area

Jardines de la Reina

Why dive here

With 483+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, bull sharks, eagle rays, humpback whales and nurse sharks - Cuba Diving in the Jardines de la Reina - ‘Garden of Eden’ offers some of Jardines de la Reina's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.

Marine lifeBarracuda, Bull Sharks, Eagle Rays, Humpback Whales and Nurse Sharks · 483+ species recorded

Water27-30°C · warmest August, September, October

CharacterReef dive

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Alright, so Jardines de la Reina. We know it gets called the ‘Garden of Eden’, and while we shy away from the superlatives, it really does deliver on healthy reefs that feel remarkably untouched. Think sharks, plenty of them – Caribbean reef sharks, silky sharks, sometimes even a hammerhead or two cruising by. It’s an easygoing environment, good for divers still building confidence, but also interesting enough for those of us who’ve been around the block. You’ll see schools of snapper and grunts, big tarpon lurking in the shadows, and we’ve had some cracking encounters with manta rays here, too. Honestly, if you're looking for consistent big animal action without the crowds, this is where we’d point you.