Snorkeler's Cove - Jardines de la Reina

Don't let the name fool you, Snorkeler's Cove offers a relaxed dive that's perfect for easing into the Jardines de la Reina experience. It's a gentle site, often our first stop for divers fresh off the boat or those looking to shake off some rust. We usually spot plenty of French grunts milling about, and it's a good place to find Orangespotted Filefish picking their way through the Mustard hill and Lettuce corals. Visibility is generally good here, making it ideal for newly certified divers to practice buoyancy without the added stress of current.

Location
Jardines de la Reina, Cuba, Caribbean
Coordinates
18.409912, -76.948130
Type
reef
Difficulty
beginner

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

Nearby Dive Sites in Jardines de la Reina

Nearest Dive Centres to Snorkeler's Cove

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 Species

Recommended Packing List for Snorkeler's Cove

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