Bay of Pigs - Scuba

Where is it? The Bay of Pigs is on Cuba's south shore, about a 2 hour drive from Varadero in the area known as the Zapata Peninsula.

Getting there: Land transfers available from Havana or Varadero. Also accessible with Fly & Drive programs.

Accommodations: Playa Larga, Playa Giron

The Scuba Diving: Three international dive centers in Playa Larga, Playa Giron, Caleta Buena feature mainly shelf diving in addition to peculiar deep caves in the area.

Dive Pass: Dive Pass available for Playa Larga and Caleta Buena dive centers.

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.

Playa Giron Package Deal (from Havana or Varadero)Pricing Valid to: Oct 31, 2008Back to Top
Havana offer includes: private transfer Havana airport-Havana hotel (RT), 1 nt accommodations in Occidental Miramar, Hotel Riviera or Hotel Plaza (Havana) w/ breakfast included, private transfer Havana hotel-Playa Giron (RT), 3 nts all inclusive accommodations in Hotel Playa Giron, 6 dives per person in Playa Giron, ground handling & agency service fees.
Varadero offer includes: private transfer Varadero airport-Varadero hotel (RT), 1 nt all inclusive accommodations in 4* Barlovento or 5* Solymar (Varadero), private transfer Varadero hotel-Playa Giron (RT), 3 nts all inclusive accommodations in Hotel Playa Giron, 6 dives per person in Playa Giron, ground handling & agency service fees.
Note: Diving includes weights, tanks, boat & dive guide. Presentation of dive certification & passport required.
HAVANA:
$401 CUC per person (low season, dbl occ), $418.50 sgl occ
VARADERO:
Hotel combination 1: Barlovento/Playa Giron
$316.50 CUC per person (low season, dbl occ), $334 sgl occ
Hotel combination 2: Solymar/Playa Giron
From $323 CUC per person (low season, dbl occupancy), $340.50 sgl occ
Hotel & diving extensions available. Additional double-tank dive (2 dives in 1 departure) just $_______
Pricing also available for non-diving companions. Request quotation for your travel dates.

Playa Larga - Playa Giron
Dives 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
WoWCuba Price $26 $52 $77 $102 $121 $145 $169 $193 $217 $228
Save $$ on your dives by booking in advance!
Dives 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
WoWCuba Price $251 $274 $298 $320 $323 $344 $366 $388 $396 $403

Scuba - Bay of Pigs

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

Recommended Dive Sites (Playa Larga):
Punta Perdiz (Alejo el Moro)
Punta Perdiz
Cueva de los Peces Mar
El Cenote
El Brinco
El Ébano

Technical Specifications - Octapus Club, Playa Larga:

Operator: Marlin
Address: Horizontes Playa Larga. Cienaga de Zapata, Cuba
Accommodation: Villa Playa Larga
Distance Dive Center-Hotel: 300 meters from Villa Playa Larga
Quantity of Instructors: 2
Course Certification School: SSI
Daily Capacity: 20 pax, 3 daily departures
Boats: N/A (shore diving)
Average Annual Visibility: 25 horizontal meters
Average Annual Temperature: 28° Celsius
Quantity of Dive Sites: 20
Nearest Hyperbaric Chamber: 2 hours by road to Cardenas or Havana city

Services:

Coral reef diving: YES
Wall diving: YES
Wreck diving: YES
Cave diving: Yes
Night diving: YES
Nitrox Service: No
Equipment rental: YES
Classroom: YES
Dive Courses all levels: YES
Instructor courses all levels: YES
Specialty courses: YES
Photography/Film developing service: No
IN / DIN systems service: No
Training tank (pool): YES
Specialized Store: No
Medical office: YES


Recommended dive sites (Caleta Buena):
La Corona de Maceo
Los Cañones
El Cabezo-Caleta Buena
El Alto de las Pailas

Technical Specifications - Playa Girón - Caleta Buena International Dive Center:

Operator: Marlin
Address: Playa Girón. Peninsula de Zapata, Matanzas, Cuba
Accommodation: Hotel Playa Girón
Distance Dive Center-Hotel: Playa Giron = within the hotel, Caleta Buena = 8 kms from Playa Giron
Quantity of Instructors: 6
Course Certification School: SSI
Daily Capacity: 10 divers, 3 departures daily
Boats: N/A (shore diving)
Average Annual Visibility: 25 horizontal meters
Average Annual Temperature: 28° Celsius
Quantity of Dive Sites: 19
Nearest Hyperbaric Chamber: 2.5 hours by road to Cardenas or Havana city

Services:

Coral reef diving: YES
Wall diving: YES
Wreck diving: YES
Cave diving: Yes
Night diving: YES
Nitrox Service: No
Equipment rental: YES
Classroom: YES
Dive Courses all levels: YES
Instructor courses all levels: YES
Specialty courses: YES
Photography/Film developing service: No
IN / DIN systems service: YES
Training tank (pool): YES
Specialized Store: No
Medical office: YES

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