Snorkelling in Havana

A 19th-century shipwreck lies on Havana's coast. Engage in this snorkelling activity to explore it and learn its history.

Snorkelling in Havana

At the end of the 19th century, the conflict between Spain, the United States, and Cuba resulted in shipwrecks in the Caribbean Sea. The tour begins at 9:30 am with a pickup from the entrance of the Havana's National Museum of Fine Arts in a classic 1950s American car.

After a 30-minute drive to the beach, participants receive an introductory class with warm-up exercises and safety rules. Equipped with masks, participants will be accompanied by two guides with buoyancy aids for safety.

Based on sea conditions and group fitness, the group will swim to either the City of Alexandria (300 metres from shore, approximately a one-hour swim) or the SS Olivette (750 metres from shore, about a one and a half hours' swim). The SS Olivette sank in 1918, and the City of Alexandria in 1893, both significant to Cuban history. After exploring the wrecks, the group returns to shore for a refreshing coconut water.

Participants will change out of wetsuits and return at 2 pm in the classic American car.

Important Information

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