COCO DIVING. Marlin, Cayo Guillermo, Cuba - Varadero
Coco Diving, based out of Varadero, is a solid choice if you're looking to push your diving career forward. They focus heavily on instructor training, so if you're aiming for that next professional step, they’ve got the structure for it. While Varadero itself isn't Cuba's diving hotspot, Coco Diving gives you a reliable base with experienced instructors, allowing you to concentrate on your course work without worrying about the logistics. It's a pragmatic pick for serious candidates rather than a holiday dive shop.
- Location
- Varadero, Cuba, Caribbean
- Coordinates
- 22.585436, -78.650280
- Phone
- +5333311520
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://amazingcocodiving.com/
- Courses
- Instructor_training
- Address
- Hotel Caminos del mar, Cayo Guillermo, CUB
Dive Sites Near COCO DIVING. Marlin, Cayo Guillermo, Cuba
COCO DIVING. Marlin, Cayo Guillermo, Cuba provides access to 15 dive sites in Varadero.
- Bajo del Francés
- Bajo Los Colorados
- Barrera de Felipe - 12m (reef)
- Caleta 1
- Cayo Coco - 16m
- El Acuario II
- El Róbalo (Wreck) - 24m (wreck)
- Espanol
- Español/Borracho - 15m
- JUCARO - 2m (wreck)
- La Angelica - 16m
- La Corona
- La Morena - 16m
- La Puntilla
- Las Pajuals - 5-20m (reef)
Other Dive Centres in Varadero
Best Time to Dive in Varadero
The warmest water temperatures in Varadero occur in January, averaging 26.1°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 26.1°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 26.1°C (air: 23.8°C)
- February: 26.1°C (air: 24.1°C)
- March: 26.1°C (air: 24.7°C)
- April: 26.1°C (air: 25.7°C)
- May: 26.1°C (air: 26.7°C)
- June: 26.1°C (air: 27.7°C)
- July: 26.1°C (air: 28.7°C)
- August: 26.1°C (air: 28.8°C)
- September: 26.1°C (air: 28.5°C)
- October: 26.1°C (air: 27.5°C)
- November: 26.1°C (air: 26.3°C)
- December: 26.1°C (air: 24.6°C)
Marine Life in Varadero
Home to 107 recorded species including 82 reef fish, 13 hard corals, 6 whales & dolphins, 2 jellyfish, 1 other, 1 sharks & rays.
Notable Marine Life
- Cowfish (Tursiops truncatus) - Whales & Dolphins
- Swordfish (Xiphias gladius) - Reef Fish
- Fire coral (Millepora complanata) - Jellyfish
- Escolar (Lepidocybium flavobrunneum) - Reef Fish
- Blue Doctor (Acanthurus coeruleus) - Reef Fish
- Barber (Acanthurus bahianus) - Reef Fish
- French grunt (Haemulon flavolineatum) - Reef Fish
- Gutong (Sparisoma aurofrenatum) - Reef Fish
- Gutong (Scarus iseri) - Reef Fish
- Dark Green Parrotfish (Sparisoma viride) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for Varadero
Based on average water temperature of 26.1°C.
- Shorty or Rashguard - warm 26°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