Where is it? Cuba’s most colonial city, Trinidad, is on Cuba’s south central shore about 80 km from the city of Cienfuegos.
Getting there: The Trinidad airport does not receive international flights, so many passengers fly through Cienfuegos or make a domestic connection through Havana or Varadero. Land transfers are available or you might consider a rental car to maximize your local exploration possibilities.
Accommodation: Ancon, Trinidad del Mar, Costa Sur.
The Scuba Diving: The area is especially characterized by high medians and narrow channels that form tunnels in some areas. Dive center is the Cayo Blanco International Dive Center located in the Marina on the Ancon Peninsula.
Trinidad Diving
Prices in USD
| Dive | 1 | 2* | 2** | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Prices | 33.74 | 51.91 | 64.89 | 92.14 | 123.29 | 149.25 |
| Dive | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| Prices | 176.50 | 205.05 | 234.90 | 263.45 | 272.54 | 285.52 |
| Dive | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
| Prices | 311.47 | 337.43 | 363.38 | 389.34 | 415.30 | 441.25 |
| Dive | 18 | 19 | 20 | |||
| Prices | 467.21 | 489.27 | 516.52 |
* Same departure
** Separate departures
Notes
Dive packages are priced individually and are non-transferable.
Includes: bcd/regulator, wetsuit, mask/fins, weights, tanks, boat, dive guide.
Excludes: add’l equipment rental, gratuities.
Requires: presentation of international dive certification and foreign passport. Cuban nationals require previous National Coast Guard authorization to board dive vessels.
Note 1: up to 2 daily dives available in this destination, specific locations pending weather conditions.
Note 2: If your dive destination involves domestic flight services, WoWCuba suggests keeping in mind that domestic flight schedules in Cuba are irregular and subject to last minute changes. It’s recommended not to fly within 24 hours of your last dive so avoiding planning/programming any diving on your last day in the destination is prudent.
Dive Course in Trinidad
| Dive levels |
Prices in USD |
| Open water | 343.92 |
| Advanced | N/A |
| Open water referral | N/A |
Includes: all theoretical (except for referral courses) and practical equipment, boat, dive guide, 4 dives.
Excludes: gratuities.
Requires: Presentation of foreign passport, signed medical waiver and 2 1″X1″ photos. Cuban nationals require previous National Coast Guard authorization to board dive vessels. Divers completing Advanced (or superior) courses must present their current certification and logbook. Referral course students must bear their duly signed theory/pool paperwork for local presentation.
Notes: Total open water/advanced course time is normally 3-5 days, pending weather conditions. WoWCuba recommends a minimum of 4 nights in the destination to avoid disappointment. Referral courses involve 2-3 half days of dive departures, but do take possible inclement weather into consideration when forming your travel plan to avoid disappointment. If the selected destination involves domestic flights, planning for an extra night is wise. It’s recommended not to fly within 24 hours of your last dive so avoiding planning/programming any diving on your last day in the destination is prudent.
