Varadero - Barracuda International Dive Center

Description of Dive Zone:
The dive zone extends for more than 40 miles including the nearby cays with a depth varying between 4 and 35 meters. You will discover coral reefs, caves, tunnels, pitchers, topped by corals of diverse shapes and colors, and gorgonias between which brilliantly-colored tropical fish rhythmically swim. Excursions are operated to the Bay of Pigs and Saturn Cave.

Recommended Dive Sites:
Playa Coral
Neptuno Wreck
Patrol Boat Wreck
Cueva de los Peces
Pared de la Bahía de Cochinos
Blue Hole

Technical Specifications:

Name: Barracuda International Dive Center
Operator: Marlin Varadero
Address: Calle 59 y 1ra Avenida, Varadero (beside Cuatro Palmas hotel)
Accommodation: Varadero Hotels
Distance to Dive Sites: Nearby
Instructors: 19
Course Certification School: ACUC
Daily Capacity: 70 divers in 2 daily departures
Boats: Three 41-ft boats
Dive Sites: 30
Nearest hyperbaric chamber: Cárdenas Hospital
Nitrox Service: Yes