Cuba Jardines de la Reina
Jardines de la Reina · Cuba
Jardines de la Reina, or Gardens of the Queen, is a protected marine park off the southern coast of Cuba. This pristine archipelago offers vibrant coral reefs, dramatic wall dives, and consistent encounters with resident Caribbean reef sharks and silvertip sharks. Known for its healthy ecosystem, divers can observe large groupers, schooling snappers, and a rich diversity of marine life in clear, warm waters.
Conditions
Depth
5 to 30 m
Open water and up
Current
Usually gentle
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
20 to 30 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
26 to 29°C
Tropical wetsuit
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
| Vis (m) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Current | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle |
Your chances of seeing each animal
Caribbean reef shark
Last confirmed May 1, 2024 · 50 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Silky shark
Last confirmed May 1, 2024 · 50 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Goliath grouper
Last confirmed May 1, 2024 · 50 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Caribbean Reef Shark
Last confirmed Feb 18, 2026 · 13 records
Very likely
Most dives
Atlantic Blue Tang
Last confirmed Feb 15, 2026 · 14 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Hogfish
Last confirmed Feb 17, 2026 · 11 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Yellowtail Snapper
Last confirmed Feb 15, 2026 · 11 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Nassau Grouper
Last confirmed Feb 19, 2026 · 10 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Gear