CAVE DIVING EXPEDITION CUBA AUTUMN 2026
Cuban flooded caves are a wonder of nature that just a small group of divers in the world have had the opportunity to visit.
This adventure invites you to discover them by yourself.
This expedition is organised by TechDivingCuba to share with other cave divers the results of the ongoing exploration and mapping project of cuban flooded caves.
Incomes of the trip
Will help financing the “Cuban Cuskeel Conservation Project”, which aims to study and protect the unique and endangered “Lucifuga Subterranea”
The project is supported
by the University of La Habana and a local team of geologists, biologists, and cavers who will accompany us on the expedition.
During the dives you will have the chance to see one of the most beautiful caves in the world with unique formations and diverse archeological remains.
This is not just a trip. It’s a lifetime experience.
The guide: Alberto Lorenz
Founder of TechDivingCuba and one of the best diving professionals in the island.
Diving since 20 years ago, always in constant growth and learning about new techniques to offer the best courses and experiences of technical and cave diving.
Whoever is passionate about diving in Cuba has surely shared a chat with him.
The scientist team:
Javier Yraola
Geographer, university professor, member of the speleological society of Cuba, and president of the Ariguanabo Speleo Group.
Master’s Degree in geography, environment, and spatial planning. Passionate about karst geomorphology, paleotology, and chiropteran and arachnid systematics.
Young speleologist of the year 2023 award and provincial environmental award of Artemisa.
Yudiel Baldoquin
University professor and member of the speleological society of Cuba.
Professional with a pedagogical background and nearly two decades of experience in speleological explorations in the western part of the island. Current member of the Ariguanabo speleo group.
His passions are exploration and underground surveying.
The caves
Luis Piedra
Location: South of La Habana.
Max. Depth: 5m.
Av. Depth: 3m.
Estimated Run Time: 180 min.
Human remains and a great presence of “Lucifuga Subterranea” fish.
Chicharrones
Location: Road to Playa Girón.
Max. Depth: 27m.
Av. Depth: 25m.
Estimated Run Time: 120 min.
Estimated Deco: 20 min.
Tunnels with red clay sediment and remains of two Megalocnus.
El Brinco 2
Location: Playa Girón.
Max. Depth: 15m.
Av. Depth: 7m.
Estimated Run Time: 120 min.
Large presence of Hydrogen sulfide, part of Playa Giron’s fracture..
Cueva de los Peces
Location: Playa Girón.
Max. Depth: 37m.
Av. Depth: 30m.
Estimated Run Time: 100 min.
Estimated Deco: 30 min.
Fracture cave located along the coast. Considered the deepest cave in Cuba.
Juanelo Piedra
Location: South of La Habana.
Max. Depth: 11m.
Av. Depth: 7m.
Estimated Run Time: 120 min.
Several restrictions and many white speleothems. Remains of a Megalocnus.
The Plan
Day 1: Arrive to La Habana (Check-in, equipment setting, and planning).
Day 2: First diving day (South of La Habana).
Day 3: Visit to the old town and cultural tour.
Day 4: Second diving day (Road to Playa Girón and sleeping there).
Day 5: Third diving day (Playa Girón).
Day 6: Fourth diving day (Playa Girón, and sleeping in La Habana).
Day 7: Fifth diving day (South of La Habana).
Day 8: Departure (Packing and free time before the flight).
The accommodations
La Habana
Independent house close to the diving shop (Miramar District). Four rooms and all the commodities, including AC, hot water, kitchen, living room and a beautiful balcony. Clean, comfortable and convenient to rest and explore the magic of the city.
Playa Girón
Guest house villa in Matanzas ready to be the operational base and the space for relaxing and chilling after diving. Fully equipped and with spectacular views of the bay, especially during sunrise and sunset.
The food
Breakfast
In La Habana, there are various bars and cafes close to the accommodation where you can have different kinds of breakfast, including coffee, tea, juices, eggs, toasts, and baguettes.
In Girón, a generous breakfast will be served in the accommodation. Only this breakfast is included in the price.
Lunch
During the diving days, we suggest taking a sandwich with you to eat after the dive. Before going back to the accommodation.
On the day off, you can easily find different restaurants in the city.
In Girón, sandwiches will be arranged in the accommodation. Only lunch is included in the price.
Dinner
In La Habana, several options can be found for having dinner, either close to the accommodation or in other parts of the city, like the old town.
The night of the cultural tour, we can go together for a team dinner.
During the days we will stay in Grón, dinners will be arranged in the accommodation. Only dinner in Girón is included in the price.
Even if the main purpose of the expedition is to go cave diving, you will also have time to enjoy this unique country where you can find a great and very diverse cultural offer.
That is why this trip is also an invitation to fall in love with Cuba’s people, history, culture, architecture, nature, and heritage.
There is no better way to understand these words than to come and experience them by yourself.
Culture
Prices
What is included
Diving guiding
Transportations
Tank rental
Air and EANX 32 fills.
Deco tanks +O2 fills.
O2 tanks for CCR + fills
Sherpas
Accommodation
Cultural tour
Airport transfers
Price
Diving expenses for 5 days: 1650 €
Other expenses: 1000 €
Total price: 2650 €
Not included
Sofnoline sorb (17 €/ kilo)
Riggings and equipment
Insurance
Flights
Food (except the ones previously)
Personal expenses.
Payment
Wire transfer to a bank account.
50% at the booking
50% one week before arrival
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