Cuba's Garden's of the Queen National Park, the largest and healthiest marine reserve in the Carbbean .
The M/V Oceans for Youth is equipped and staffed for two programs: the EcoExploration Program, and the Classroom-at-Sea Program. All programs are hands on and take place in the beautiful ecosystem of the Gardens of the Queen. Internationally recognized Cuban marine scientists will be your guides and instructors throughout the week.
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An Aggressor destination since 2015. |
Aggressor Adventures is the appointed reservation agent for the legal ‘People-to-People’ Cuba travel program onboard the Jardines Aggressor I, Jardines Aggressor II and the M/V Oceans for Youth yachts. Travelers will spend a week scuba diving in the best locations in Cuba while learning about the preservation of the marine environment and interacting with the Cuban culture.
OFAC License
Oceans For Youth Foundation has had an approved license for the ‘People-to-People’ educational exchange program since February 2015 under which you will be traveling. The OFAC Regulations require that each U.S. citizen must have a full-time educational exchange program that results in meaningful interaction for travelers and individuals in Cuba. Learn More.
Cuba Classroom-at-Sea is a field-based program for educational groups and other organizations interested in studying marine biology or ecology. Field sites include the following habitats: deep and shallow coral reefs, seagrasses, lagoon systems, mangroves, and barrier islands concentrated in the Gardens of the Queen park.
- The program runs Saturday to Saturday.
- Itinerary includes exploring marine and coastal habitats with Cuban biologists and resource management experts to include daily snorkeling and island excursions (with 2 optional scuba diving sites including 4 dives total).
- M/V Oceans for Youth has one to two (as needed) strong sided tenders with sturdy aluminum ladders.
- All field excursions are from tenders.
- Water temperature range from 78 - 82F, 25 - 28C.
