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Diving courses in Cuba
Discover the diverse Caribbean underwater world while diving in Cuba! The popular diving destination with hundreds of small bays and islands attracts visitors with pleasant water temperatures between 26° and 29°Celsius and a rich variety of species. Diving in Cuba takes you to dazzling coral reefs where you can experience the colorful underwater flora and fauna up close. Coral reefs in the Caribbean are a unique diving paradise!
All Cuba diving courses can be booked at any time and are guaranteed to take place with no minimum number of participants. The content of the diving training is based on the guidelines of the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI), all our diving instructors and dive guides are PADI certified. Find out here about our offers for diving in Cuba and choose between different levels(Scuba Diver, Open Water Diving, Advanced Open Water Diving).
Scuba Diver course
Suitable for absolute beginners
Pool exercises + 2 dives in the sea
Graduation with ACUC certification
Allows diving at depths of up to 15 m
The "Scuba Diver Course" involves diving in shallow water at a maximum depth of 15 m and in the constant company of a diving instructor. At the end of the Scuba Diver course you will receive an ACUC certification. As the diving course contains restrictions (such as the maximum depth of 15 m), it is possible that not all diving centers worldwide will accept the certificate.
- Services: 2 hours of theory, 1 pool exercise, 2 dives in the sea, certification, diving equipment
- Duration: 1-2 days
- Certification: ACUC (valid for dives up to 15 m depth)
- Location: Playa Santa Lucia, Guardalavaca, Cayo Largo, Varadero, Cienfuegos, Santiago de Cuba, and more
Open Water Diving course
The Open Water Diver course teaches you all the skills you need to freely explore the underwater world. You need this certificate to be able to hire diving equipment or take part in diving excursions.
For beginners with previous knowledge
Pool exercises + 4-6 dives in the sea
SSI certification
(valid worldwide)
Allows diving at depths of up to 18 m
During the "Open Water Diving" diving course in Cuba you will be prepared in 9 hours of theoretical lessons. At the end of the theory there is an exam to pass. The practical part is then practiced in the pool. Once you are confident with the diving equipment, you will go into the open sea under the supervision of the diving instructor. After successfully completing the course, you will receive your diving license, which allows you to dive anywhere in the world to a maximum depth of 25 m (approx. 82 feet), with or without an instructor.
- Services: 9 hours of theory, pool exercise, 4 compulsory dives in the sea (2 more are optional), diving equipment, handling of the certification process/diving license handover
- Duration: 4-5 days
- Certification: internally recognized SSI Open Water Diver certification (up to 18 m depth)
- Location: Cayo Levisa, Cayo, Largo, Playa Girón & Playa Larga, Varadero, Trinidad, Cienfuegos, Playa Santa Lucia, Guardalavaca, Santiago de Cuba and more
Advanced Open Water Diving course
For experienced divers with a diving license
2 regular and 4 special dives in the sea
Night diving, wreck diving, photography
Allows diving at depths of up to 40 m
The prerequisite for participation is certification as an "Open Water Diver" or "Rescue Specialist" with diving experience of at least 24 logged dives. The "Advanced Open Water Diver" course builds on these prerequisites. In addition to handling and maintaining diving equipment, the following areas are covered: dives with limited visibility (night diving etc.), diving in special terrain (caves, wrecks etc.), underwater navigation, deep diving (30 m/130 feet). Basic knowledge of boat navigation, marine biology and ecology is taught.
- Services: 5 dives (including special dives such as deep diving, night diving, underwater navigation, underwater photography), diving equipment
- Duration: approx. 1 week
- Certification: international SSI Advanced Open Water certification (up to 30 m)
- Location: Cayo Largo, Varadero, Playa Santa Lucia, Guardalavaca, Cienfuegos, Santiago de Cuba and more
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