Jardines (Cuba) Aggressor II

June 21-28, 2025

Trip will fill quickly (email us to be placed on the interest list - we will email the list prior to posting).

Trip Description:

Join Scuba Shack in Cuba (Gardens of the Queen)!

Southern Cuba (Caribbean Sea)

Jardines de la Reina (Gardens of the Queen) is located 60 miles off the southeastern coast of Cuba and is the largest marine reserve in the Caribbean. In 1996, the area was declared a National Park and has been protected and managed for conservation ever since. Filled with sharks, beautiful reefs, turtles, pelagics, caves, canyons and schools of fish, the abundant marine life and well-preserved coral reefs make it a scuba divers paradise.

For travelers to the Gardens of the Queen, you will spend 7 nights onboard the Jardines Aggressor II®  liveaboard yacht exploring the spectacular Gardens of the Queen (Jardines de la Reina) National Park. During the week, Cuban specialists will host nightly discussions and presentations on the marine environment, conservation, and the importance of this magnificient ecosystem.

• The first dive begins Sunday morning. The week will include up to 22 dives over 5 1/2 days and conservation programs.

• Depth Range:  25 – 100 ft (8m – 30m)

• 1-3mm wetsuit or shorty is recommended.
  

• Water temperature range from 78 - 82F, 25 - 28C. 

Jardines Aggressor II has two 7 ft x 30 ft, strong sided tenders with sturdy aluminum ladders on each side. All dives are from tenders. 

Complete dives for Photography, Advanced Open Water, or a number of Diver Specialties

Includes:
7 nights lodging (Double Occupancy) on the Jardines Aggressor II; all meals while on the yacht; all diving (tanks/weights)

Not Included:
Transportation (flight); Airport Transfers; Aggressor Port Fee; Conservation Fee; Nitrox (see below)

Trip Cost: payments will be made directly by each person on the trip (Cuba only)

Balcony Suites: #11 and #12: $4,790 per person

Deluxe Staterooms: #1 thru #10: $4,200 per person

Note: Cabins are selected when you sign up for the trip

Mandatory fees are:  $120 conservation fee and $240 port fee.

Airport Transfers:
*  $60 airport transfer from Santa Clara or Camaguey (one way, pp)
*  $150 Havana transfers one way pp

Optional fees *  $ 120 nitrox

Notes: All payments must be made directly to Oceans For Youth Foundation by the traveler who is participating in the Cuba Program. 

Even though this a group reservation, we will be making individual reservations and send you the GIS link to register/pay individually. 

Cuba is the only destination where guests will need to prepay prior to traveling. The add-on fees will be due with the final payment (90 days prior to the departure date).

Jardines Aggressor II Details: Aggressor Link

Yacht Details: The Yacht