Anyone knows what has to happen to do a Cuban dive week as a US citizen? Has anyone done it? There is a trade embargo still in place so I know that prevents me from flying directly there or using my PADI certification. What has to be done?
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I doubt that they give their socialized medical treatment to foreign visitors for free, but I have heard that they have visitors insurance you can buy which can cover dive accidents. I think there are restrictions on spending USDs there but you can exchange for Euros before you go and maybe skirt that? I read somewhere recently that if you go on a humanitarian pass, then recreational diving is prohibited - but you might be able to get away with it.Cuba has socialized medicine I hear quite good. We Americans think ours is special I'm sure they can handle diver incidents. My family is from there so I can get a humanitarian pass to visit (which is necessary) and only given if family or church mission work. So I can go. Just wondering if any have done so. It appears our trade embargo, now in place for over 50 years, has been successful in eliminating Cuba from American memories...
Why would you not be able to use your PADI certification?..snip..
I know that prevents me from ...... using my PADI certification. ..snip..