Dive Site: Los Tiburones

About Los Tiburones

Los Tiburones is an exciting dive site located within the Jardines del Rey archipelago in Cuba. This area is renowned for its vibrant coral reefs, extensive sponge formations, and gorgonian colonies, which collectively offer a rich marine environment unique in the Caribbean. The site itself is distinguished by a substantial coral hillock, intricately carved with numerous tunnels and narrow channels that create a captivating underwater landscape. Diving at Los Tiburones involves navigating these natural formations, with depths reaching around 16 meters (52 feet). The topography of large, coral-based rocks connected by tight passages near their base provides a dynamic and engaging experience. Divers can explore these labyrinthine structures, which serve as natural habitats for a diverse array of marine species. The site is particularly famous for its resident sharks, including several species of two-meter-long reef sharks that can be observed swimming calmly or resting on the seabed. Beyond sharks, you will encounter numerous groupers, various snappers (such as dog snappers and yellowtail snappers), barracudas, and multiple types of jacks, including horse-eye jacks, crevalle jacks, and bar jacks. Grunts and other medium-sized coral fish are also abundant, creating an active and lively underwater scene. The site is sometimes used for feeding practices, which can enhance marine life encounters. Los Tiburones is considered an exciting destination, offering a clear opportunity to interact with large marine predators within a structured coral environment. While specific current information is not detailed, the site's characteristics suggest an intermediate level of diving due to its tunnels and the potential for close shark encounters. It is a consistent highlight for divers seeking thrilling wildlife interactions in the Jardines del Rey region.

Dive site facts: Los Tiburones

Depth

20–16 m

Current

Mild

Entry

Liveaboard or dayboat

Level

Intermediate

Dive type

Reef, Reef

Region / port

Cuba

Coordinates

22.6517° N, 78.2917° W

Conditions & Currents

Currents are usually mild, which makes this a relaxed dive suitable for most certified divers. The site drops to around 16 metres, so plan your gas and no-decompression limits around the deeper section. It is usually briefed as a dive for intermediate divers. It can be dived from a liveaboard or a day boat, depending on where you start the trip. Tide, wind and season all shift the picture from day to day, so the crew's briefing on the boat always overrides any general description.

Liveaboards diving Los Tiburones

These liveaboards may visit Los Tiburones on selected itineraries — the exact dive sites depend on departure, weather and conditions.

Jardines Avalon Fleet

Cuba

20 guests35.05 m

$494/day