Certified Shore Dives

Join Scubalibre Varadero for shore dives while on your vacation, our instructors tailor guided dive for you to explore sites in Varadero North shore and the Bay of Pigs in the Caribbean seaside of the island, Cubas’s exquisite coral reefs and underwater formations make it one of the most incredible guided dive destinations in the Caribbean, creating memorable underwater moments.

What makes diving with us unique is our level of professionalism and organization. Scubalibre Varadero prides itself on guest experience (read our trip TripAdvisor reviews to see what our guests have to say), and guided dives are our opportunity to truly allow our guests to get the most out of their scuba diving experience and with our exceptionally well-maintained and serviced scuba gear will help you stay comfortable underwater.

Dive options & sites

Varadero north shore (Bacunayagua reef, Coral Beach, Puerto Escondido reef, Faro Maya reef, El Mapita reef)

• TWO Reef shore dives - Price - $80 - Duration 6h
• Companions (Ride along) - $35

Locate only one hour east of Varadero you will find the Bacunayagua's reef offering beautiful hard corals, soft corals, and sea fans (yellow or purple) they make up a wonderful seascape inhabited by many fish such as barracudas, spotlight parrotfish, doctor fish, snappers and many more!

Bay of Pigs (Caribbean sea)

• TWO Wall/reef shore dives Price - $95 - Duration 8h
• Companions (Ride along) - $40

Located one and a half hours from Varadero, most people know the ‘Bay of Pigs’ (Bahía de Cochinos) from the US-backed covert operation that took place here on April 17, 1961. Today, the bay is a friendlier environment featuring ideal wall diving conditions directly from the shore, making transport by boat unnecessary. Its crystal-clear waters reveal surprising species of corals, sponges, and schools of colorful tropical fish.

Bay of Pigs Cenote cave dive: (Experienced divers only)

• ONE Cave dive + ONE wall dive - Price - $120 - Duration 8 h
• TWO Cave dives (Different cenotes) - Price - $140 - Duration 8h
• Companions (Ride along) - $40

Between Playa Girón and Playa Larga you´ll find the Bay of pigs Cenotes system (Yes like Mexican cenotes) – Geological formations created when the roof of an underground river collapses, leaving natural pools connected to the sea by a system of immersed tunnels, and specifically Cueva de Los Peces Cenote (Cave of Fishes) is packed with an impressive variety of tropical fish.

Note: A deposit is required to reserve your spot

Quick Details

• Must bring a diving certification card and logbook.
• Each dive typically lasts about 40 - 45 minutes, depth depending on your certification level and experience.
• Price includes Two Dives, transportation, a guide, and all dive gear.

Safety Requirements

• Divers need a basic comprehension of English or Spanish.
• A medical Clearance and Liability Release must be filled out on your arrival before your dive.
• You must bring a written release from your doctor if you answer YES to any of the questions on the Medical Clearance and Liability form.
• A parent or guardian must sign for anyone under 18 years old.
• REMEMBER YOU CAN’T DIVE AND THEN FLY. Please keep this in mind when you are scheduling your dive.

Important Information:

• If weather conditions are not suitable to dive in Varadero, the dives will take place at the Bay Of Pigs on the Caribbean Sea.
• Lunch is NOT INCLUDED (applicable for the Bay of Pigs dives only, lunch stop in an Authentic Private Cuban restaurant - price $10 - $15/person).

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