Where is it? On Cuba's northwestern shore, Havana is Cuba's capital with almost three million inhabitants.

Getting there: International flights are offered to Havana. Airport transfers available to your hotel. Fly & drive programs are also available.

Accommodations: Although you're free to stay in any property in Havana and simply arrange for inexpensive daily transfers to the dive centers, we recommend the following if interested in being closer to the dive centers: Hemingway Marina bungalows in western Havana and Club Arenal or Tropicoco in the Beaches of the East.

Dive Pass: Dive Pass available for Tarara and Marina Hemingway dive centers.

The Scuba Diving: There are two main international dive centers currently operating; La Aguja located at the Hemingway Marina and Tarara in the Beaches of the East area. There are roughly 24 sites identified from Cojimar in eastern Havana to the Mariel Bay in western Havana. There are an additional 10 sites in the Beaches of the East area. The dive area runs parallel to the coast and the sites are at depths of 5 to 35 meters. Vistas include coral fields, sponges, tropical fish, small caves and shipwrecks. There is also a private dive club called Blue Reef in Miramar (24th & 1st).

Dive Reservations/Minimum Booking Requirements:
      No Fee: For WoWCuba clients booking hotel, car rental reservations or tour packages.
      $35 Fee: For dive reservations only, minimum 10 dives.

Marina Hemingway
Dives	1	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
WoWCuba Price	$25	$75	$100	$120	$140	$161	$181	$201	$220
Dives	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	20
WoWCuba Price	$242	$264	$286	$308	$330	$352	$374	$396	$440

Tarara
Dives	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
WoWCuba Price	$25	$52	$73	$96	$120	$140	$161	$181	$201	$220
Dives	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20
WoWCuba Price	$239	$256	$273	$290	$306	$321	$335	$349	$362	$380

Included: Tanks, weights, boat and dive guide Not Included: Wetsuit, mask, fins, regulator, BTU and night diving gear (equipment available for rental locally) Note: Divers must bring their accreditation or Dive License    Valid to: 31 Oct 2007

Coral Island - 25 meters, A merchant ship that caught fire and ran aground. It's divided into three sections, and the stern has become a haven for various fish species. It surface is ideal for the development of corals, hydrozoa, bivalves, sponges and algae.

Sanchez Barcastegui - 25 meters, An old armoured Spanish vessel that foundered in 1895 after colliding with another ship while maneuvering to enter Havana Harbour. Swimming among the remnants of the old man-'o-war, you can discover tarpons, snooks and groupers.

Hollywood Song - 15 meters, Wall with caves, a small tunnel and abundant corals, sponges and gorgonians; coral reef fish species form a multicoloured cloud around divers.

El Muerto - An area with considerable coral and tropical fish (this is offered by Blue Reef), you'll discover a site which has gained in popularity since the 1997 drowning of a young boy in this area. His family has had a marble angel pantheon sunken here in his memory, drawing many divers to see the site.

Comodoro - 24 meters, An intentionally-sunken fishing boat has been turned into an artificial reef. It's extremely well-preserved and fish of various sizes roam its interior and exterior.

Viriato's Song - 30 meters, Staggered coral formations resembling small hills drop to a depth of 20 - 30 meters. Adult and young fish and several lobster species can be found here.

Cabezo de las Chopas - 15 meters, Close to the vertical wall there are large outcroppings peppering the sandy bottom as well as a cave sheltering many species of fish. Also discover pillar corals, large sponges (Venus's Basket) and schools of adult chubs swimming with divers.

The Baracoa Umbrellas - 35 meters, This flat coral formation resembles large umbrellas when seen from the surface. Schools of adult fish, large sponges, and colonies of black coral can be sighted.

Technical Information:
La Aguja
Tarara