"SCUBA DIVING IN MAREA DEL PORTILLO" Tour

"SCUBA DIVING IN MAREA DEL PORTILLO" Tour

Scuba Diving at Albacora Dive Center – Marea del Portillo, Granma, Cuba. Discover the underwater wonders of Cuba’s southern coast with Scuba Diving at Albacora Dive Center, located in the pristine marine environment of Marea del Portillo, in Granma Province. Known for its crystal-clear waters, healthy coral reefs, and abundant marine life, this destination offers exceptional diving conditions for both beginners and certified divers. Albacora Dive Center provides professionally guided dives led by experienced instructors who ensure safety, comfort, and personalized attention throughout the experience. Divers can explore vibrant coral formations, underwater walls, and reef structures inhabited by tropical fish, lobsters, rays, and other fascinating Caribbean species. The area’s calm waters and excellent visibility make each dive both relaxing and visually spectacular.

For certified divers, the dive sites around Marea del Portillo offer varied depths and profiles, ideal for multi-level dives and underwater photography. Introductory dives are also available for beginners, allowing first-time divers to safely experience the thrill of breathing underwater while discovering the beauty of the Caribbean Sea. Beyond the diving itself, the natural surroundings of Marea del Portillo—with its unspoiled coastline and views of the Sierra Maestra mountains—add a unique dimension to the experience. This combination of underwater exploration and breathtaking landscapes makes each dive truly memorable. Scuba Diving at Albacora Dive Center is the perfect choice for travelers seeking adventure, tranquility, and authentic marine experiences in Cuba. Whether as part of a beach holiday or a dedicated diving trip, this activity offers an unforgettable glimpse into one of the Caribbean’s best-kept underwater secrets.

Details of the excursion

Cuba's virgin nature has a particular charm in the case of the sea beds, which is why many people come to the island interested in diving or simply snorkeling. The Zone has in exquisite submarine places where it will be able to appreciate great variety of sponges, corals of all type, abundant fauna in which we found barracudas, pargos, chernas, saws carey, rallas and others that live in these sites of mogotes, vertical walls, canjilones and cebadales

Nearest attractions: Cristobal Colon Guajibolo wreck, Boca de Toro, Cabo Cruz, Punta de Hicacos, Vuelta Grande and Tornado.

• Departure by the beach from the hotels by boat to the desired diving points
• Guide service.
• Number of dive sites: 26
• Recommended dive sites: Cristóbal Colon Guajibolo wreck, Boca de Toro, Cabo Cruz, Punta de Hicacos, Vuelta Grande and Tornado.
• Distance from the dive center to the hotels: 200mts
• Duration of a dive: 45 min
• Diving Equipment (included): Wetsuit, regulator, snorkel, mask, weight belt, weights, fins, snorkel, night dive light, lead band, 12lt steel/aluminum tanks.

Important

• Minimum age for diving is 14, with parental or family authorization.
• SSI (Scuba School International) A professional SSI instructor accompanies the diver or group.
• Up to 2 dives per day per client.
• Dives can be scheduled from the day after arrival and up to 2 days before departure (never the day before departure)
• Divers must bring the Regulator Connection "IN" otherwise they will have to pay at the Navy Bureau the rent of the mentioned attachment.
• Each Diver will have to carry his Medical Certification and his DiveLog to make dives. It is optional for the CIB, to determine in the Visual Check to the Diver; if the client is really in technical conditions to make or not the requested dives.
• Cuban nationals require previous authorization from the National Coast Guard to embark on diving vessels.