The Zapata peninsula contains the largest and most important wetlands in the Caribbean.
Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003, the immense Zapata Biosphere Reserve is made up of healthy marshes, mangroves, coral reefs and forests that are home to crocodiles, birds, shellfish, turtles, and countless plants that make conservation in this region a top priority. Walls covered with sponges, black coral, caverns, schooling fish and abundant macro life makes Zapata a true divers delight.
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An Aggressor destination since 2015. |
Aggressor Adventures LLC is the Oceans For Youth Foundation contracted reservation agency for the legal ‘People-to-People’ Cuba travel programs onboard the Jardines Aggressor I, Jardines Aggressor II and the M/V Oceans for Youth yachts. The Oceans For Youth Foundation is the registered licensed foundation to run these legal programs. 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.
A representative will assist with transportatation from Havana, Varadero or Santa Clara airports to Playa Largo where the Jardines Aggressor I is located and where your Zapata, Bay of Pigs adventure starts. There is a per person rate that must be prepaid and reserved in advance. During the week, divers will spend a week exploring and learning about this magnificent biosphere reserve.
- The first dive begins Sunday morning. The week will include up to 4 dives per day. Some night dives will be offered during the week. There will be 2 dives on Friday and a conservation program.
- Depth Range: 20 – 100 ft (7m – 30m)
- 1-3mm wetsuit or shorty is recommended.
- Water temperature range from 78 - 82F, 25 - 28C.
All diving on the Jardines Aggressor I will be from the mothership.
