Snorkelling in Havana

A 19th-century shipwreck lies at the bottom of the sea on Havana's coast. Dive down and explore it with this snorkelling activity and learn about the history of the shipwreck.

Snorkelling in Havana

At the end of the 19th century, diplomatic tensions led to war between Spain, the United States, and Cuba. Remains of this conflict are submerged in the Caribbean sea. The tour starts at 9:30 am with a pickup from the entrance of Havana's National Museum of Fine Arts in a classic 1950s American car.

After a 30-minute journey to beaches 10 kilometres east of Havana, participants will receive an introductory class on safety rules and physical warm-up exercises. Equipped with masks and wetsuits, participants will be accompanied by two guides for safety throughout the activity.

Depending on sea conditions and group fitness, the dive will be to either the City of Alexandria (300 metres from shore, one hour round trip) or the SS Olivette (750 metres from shore, one and a half hours round trip). The SS Olivette, which sank in 1918, and the City of Alexandria from 1893 are significant to Cuban history. Participants will have the opportunity to dive and see these half-buried shipwrecks before returning to shore to enjoy a refreshing coconut water.

The experience concludes with a return to the starting point at 2 pm in the classic American car.

Important Information

You must be a strong swimmer and be in good physical condition.