Dressel Divers Montego Bay - Jardines de la Reina
Alright, let's talk about Dressel Divers Montego Bay. While the name might make you think Jamaica, we're actually looking at their operation in Jardines de la Reina, Cuba. And honestly, it’s one of those places that genuinely delivers on the promise of big fish encounters. The team at Dressel Divers Montego Bay are seriously good at what they do, especially when it comes to guiding you through shark alleyways and past those enormous goliath groupers. We love that they cater to pretty much every certification out there, from PADI to CMAS, and their course list is extensive, right up to SDI Instructor. This makes them a solid choice if you're looking to push your skills in some serious shark territory. What really sticks with us is the sheer number of sharks you encounter here, often so many they form a wall of grey. It’s not just a fleeting glimpse; we’ve seen them cruise by, sometimes just a few feet away, in formations you'd usually only dream of. The visibility is generally excellent, often 25-30 meters, giving you plenty of time to take it all in. Our favourite time to dive is early morning, before the sun gets too high, when the light plays beautifully through the water and the sharks are particularly active. Just be prepared for potential currents; sometimes they’re negligible, other days they’ll give you a decent workout, but the guides are always on top of it. Choose them if you want consistent, thrilling large animal encounters and a professional outfit that handles a wide range of training.
- Location
- Jardines de la Reina, Cuba, Caribbean
- Coordinates
- 18.514685, -77.765090
- Phone
- +13213922338
- Website
- https://www.dresseldivers.com/dive/jamaica/montego-bay-scuba-diving/
- Certification Agencies
- PADI, SDI, SSI, NAUI, CMAS
- Courses
- Beginners, Refresher, Advanced, Specialty, Technical Diving, SDI Core Diver Essentials, SDI Divemaster, SDI Dive Instructor
- Languages
- English, Spanish, German, French, Italian
Dive Sites Near Dressel Divers Montego Bay
Dressel Divers Montego Bay provides access to 15 dive sites in Jardines de la Reina.
- Black Coral I and II (reef)
- Bucanero
- Cabeza de la Cubera
- Canto Chiquiton
- Cayo Felipe el Grande
- Club Náutico
- Cuba Diving in the Jardines de la Reina - ‘Garden of Eden’ (reef)
- Diamond Point (reef)
- El Acuario I
- Farallón - 15-40m (pinnacle)
- Guardalavaca - 23m
- Jardines de la Reina (wall)
- Jardines de la Reina (reef)
- La Angelica
- Labanderas Reef (reef)
Other Dive Centres 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.
Notable Marine Life
- Mustard hill coral (Porites astreoides) - Hard Corals
- Gutong (Sparisoma aurofrenatum) - Reef Fish
- Gutong (Scarus iseri) - Reef Fish
- Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata)
- Blue Doctor (Acanthurus coeruleus) - Reef Fish
- Barber (Acanthurus bahianus) - Reef Fish
- Lettuce Coral (Agaricia agaricites) - Hard Corals
- Dark Green Parrotfish (Sparisoma viride) - Reef Fish
- Finger Coral (Porites porites) - Hard Corals
- Sheephead (Microspathodon chrysurus) - Reef Fish
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