Pro Dive International, one of the Caribbean’s most established PADI 5 Star Dive Resorts and recognized Career Development Centers, are now offering shark diving and snorkelling with crocodiles in beautiful Cuba. In partnership with Avalon, Pro Dive International guarantees a real thrilling underwater experience.

Jardines de la Reina is a pristine underwater paradise that consists of abundant marine life and amazing coral reefs. This place is also called “Shark’s paradise” for a reason. Sharks are one of the main attractions and they can be encountered everywhere. It’s common to dive with six different species: Silkies, Reef, Lemon, Black tip, King Hammerhead and Nurse sharks. During the dive, divers can expect that there will be up to 30 sharks circling around them. A spectacular underwater show is guaranteed.

Undoubtedly, one of the most exciting encounters, is snorkeling with crocodiles and observing them in their natural habitat. By swimming on the surface of mangroves, it is almost guaranteed to have close interaction with these amazing creatures.

The American crocodile is one of the most common species living in this area. Like all true crocodilians, the American crocodile is a quadruped, with four short, stocky legs, a long, powerful tail and a scaly hide with rows of ossified scutes running down its back and tail. Its snout is elongated and includes a strong pair of jaws. Their narrow heads and long snouts is what distinguishes them from alligators. Its eyes have nictitating membranes for protection along with lacrimal glands, which produce tears.

In Jardines de la Reina Marine Park this species is protected in an example of how valuable animals are when conservation is related with tourism, as the crocodiles are one of the biggest attractions of the park.

Jardines de la Reina is home to the biggest populations of adult fish in the Caribbean – Sharks, Snappers and Groupers; Jewfish up to 400 pounds are an everyday experience. Gardens of the Queen is certainly one of the last virgin reefs known to man. Dive and snorkel sites are well protected from the winds and sea currents. Visibility is more than 40m.

Find out more information at: www.prodiveinternational.com/excursion/crocs-sharks-with-pro-dive-in-cuba

Renowned for excellent quality in providing first class adventures including diving in the CENOTES, with BULL SHARKS, at WRECKS & FAMOUS WALLS at COZUMEL, and SAONA & CATALINA islands as well as Safaris with WHALE SHARKS, SAILFISH & HUMPBACK WHALES, Pro Dive International, founded in 2003, is the official onsite water sports service provider for several 4-5* RESORTS along the RIVIERA MAYA & COZUMEL/ MEXICO, and in the DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. 

Everything under one roof, PRO DIVE INTERNATIONAL‘s head office in Playa del Carmen/ Mexico features a multilingual reservations team taking direct bookings for diving, hotel accommodation, the VIP stay & dive concept ULTIMATE DIVE EXPERIENCE at Allegro Cozumel – unique in the Caribbean!, LIVEABOARD options in collaboration with AGGRESSOR FLEET/ SILVER BANK, SCHOOLS OF SHARKS AND CROCODILES WITH AVALON IN CUBA and NAUTILUS EXPLORER/ SOCORRO & GUADALUPE ISLANDS, transfers and cultural tours, but also providing services to international dive travel agencies, an equipment maintenance department, excursions team and own competitive transportation system available to provide airport and hotel shuttles.

For more information, please visit Pro Dive International’s website www.prodiveinternational.com, or inquire by email at info@prodiveinternational.com. 

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