Snorkelling in Havana

A 19th-century shipwreck still 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

It's the end of the 19th century. After a series of diplomatic tensions, war breaks out between Spain, the United States, and Cuba, which is fighting for its independence. Some remains of this conflict are still buried under the waters of the Caribbean Sea. To discover them, we'll pick you up at 9:30 am from the entrance of the Havana's National Museum of Fine Arts in a classic 1950s American car.

In just 30 minutes, we'll reach the beaches located 10 kilometres east of Havana. Once we're on the shore, we'll receive an introductory class with physical warm-up exercises and essential safety information for the activity. When we're ready, we'll equip ourselves with our masks and gear to dive in. Throughout the experience, you'll be accompanied by two guides who will have buoyancy aids to ensure your safety.

Depending on the sea conditions and the fitness level of the group, we'll swim up to one of the following two shipwrecks: the City of Alexandria (300 metres from the shore, about a one-hour swim there and back) or the SS Olivette (750 metres from the shore, about a one and a half hours' swim there and back).

The SS Olivette sank in 1918, while the City of Alexandria met its fate in 1893. Both shipwrecks are significant in Cuban history. You'll have the opportunity to dive down and see these half-buried shipwrecks up close. To conclude the activity, we'll return to the shore and enjoy a refreshing coconut water.

At the end of the experience, we'll change out of our wetsuits and head back to the starting point at 2 pm in the classic American car we arrived in.

How it Works?

Individuals interested in this snorkelling activity will be collected at 9:30 am from a designated meeting point and transported to the beach site. An introductory class will be provided on safety measures and physical preparation before entering the water. Depending on the day’s sea conditions and participants' fitness levels, the guides will lead the group towards one of the significant shipwrecks.

Included
Pick-up and drop-off in a classic American carIntroductory snorkelling classGuides with buoyancy aidsRefreshments (coconut water)

Not Included
Personal snorkelling equipment

Meeting Point

The meeting point is at the entrance of Havana's National Museum of Fine Arts.

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