The fishboat
Protected Area
Delta del Agabama
Why dive here
With 107+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, humpback whales, manta rays and mobula rays (devil rays) - The fishboat offers some of Varadero's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 25-31°C, warmest July, August, September.
Down in Varadero, The Fishboat offers a good poke around for divers looking for a bit of structure. It’s not some grand warship, more like a working vessel that found its final resting place upright on the sand. We’ve found plenty of grunts and snapper schooling around the wheelhouse, and often spotted a big green moray peeking out from a darker corner below deck. It's a nice easy dive, suitable for open water divers, with the opportunity to penetrate a few open compartments if you’re comfortable. The whole thing sits at a depth that means plenty of bottom time, which is always a bonus.
Typical The fishboat Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for The fishboat
The fishboat Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for The fishboat, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (22.64, -79.18) (29km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
85°F · Range: 26.9–31.2°C
Air Temperature
28°C
82°F
Wind Speed
8.43 m/s
16.4 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1013.5 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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