点评:Diving the Gardens of the Queen with Avalon Diving was truly a memorable experience.
The reefs are pristine and the marine life incredibly abundant. Avalon Outdoor is the only liveaboard operator in Cuba and plays an important role in supporting conservation efforts and patrolling the majority of the Marine Protected Areas around the country. Regardless of how many boats are operating in Jardines during the week, they always limit access to one skiff per dive site at a time. This careful management of visitor numbers helps preserve the health of the reef while also providing a very special, almost VIP-like experience for divers.
For me, what stood out the most was the sheer number of sharks on every dive. They would peacefully swim past us — and sometimes right between us. Encounters like this are rare, and for me, they are a clear sign of a healthy ecosystem and proof that conservation works.
I also loved Lola, the goliath grouper.
Beyond the diving itself, I thoroughly enjoyed the boat and the overall organisation. The sales and reservations team were extremely helpful and responsive, providing detailed information to help us prepare for the trip. The boat (I was on Jardines 4) was spacious, comfortable, and clean. Meals were varied, fresh, and plentiful. The crew was friendly and attentive, and I appreciated the presentations on board, which were educational and focused on conservation.
If you love untouched marine ecosystems, sharks, and responsible dive operations, this is a must-do trip.
翻译:与 Avalon Diving 一起在女王花园潜水真是一次难忘的体验。
这里的珊瑚礁原始纯净,海洋生物种类繁多。Avalon Outdoor 是古巴唯一的船宿潜水运营商,在支持海洋保护工作和巡逻全国大部分海洋保护区方面发挥着重要作用。无论一周内有多少艘船在女王花园运营,他们始终将每个潜点的船只数量限制为一艘。这种对游客数量的严格控制有助于保护珊瑚礁的健康,同时也为潜水员提供了一种非常特别、近乎 VIP 般的体验。
对我来说,最令人印象深刻的是每次潜水都能看到大量的鲨鱼。它们会平静地从我们身边游过——有时甚至就在我们中间。这样的邂逅非常罕见,对我而言,这是生态系统健康的有力证明,也是保护工作卓有成效的有力佐证。
我还很喜欢那条名叫 Lola 的巨型石斑鱼。
除了潜水本身,我对这艘船和整个行程的安排都非常满意。销售和预订团队非常热情周到,提供了详尽的信息,帮助我们做好出行准备。我乘坐的船只(Jardines 4号)宽敞舒适,干净整洁。餐食种类丰富,食材新鲜,分量十足。船员友善细心,船上的讲解内容也让我印象深刻,既有教育意义,又侧重于海洋保护。
如果您热爱未受破坏的海洋生态系统、鲨鱼以及负责任的潜水活动,那么这次旅行绝对不容错过。