I have never been to Maria LaGorda, but my fave dive destination is Cuba is
Cayo Largo. I have been there in 4 occasions !!!
Cayo Largo is a small island on the south side of Cuba, in the Caribbean Sea, somewhat different from north side who is in the Atlantic Ocean/Gulf of Mexico.
There is not much to do on the island ... only 5 hotels and there are no Cubans living on the island ... definitly not a tourist trap !! If you're looking for a destination for diving and relaxing, this is a destination worth considering.
The only dive center of the island is situated at the marina, and a shuttle will pick you up at your hotel.
For the last 3 or 4 years, this destination has been "boycotted" by divers because of high prices ... 55$US a dive with no possibilities of buying packages !!! But last time I was there, the center's manager told me prices were supposed to go down to roughly what they used to be: 35$US a dive with packages available. If you are interested, you can contact
Carlos ( manager ) at
buceo2.marina@repgc.cls.tur.cu and enquire about the prices.
If you'd like additional info on this destination, pm me and it'll be a pleasure to forward additional info.
I'm sure you'll have a pleasant dive vacation at any destination in Cuba ...