Can you cruise from Canada to Cuba?

While this means that the bulk of cruises to Cuba have disappeared overnight, there are still a few options for Canadian travellers looking to sail to this fascinating Caribbean destination. Sea Cloud Cruises (seacloud.com) has two sailings aboard its sleek luxury-sailing-cruise vessel Sea Cloud II.

Do any cruise lines go to Cuba?

Can cruise ships go to Cuba? Yes, cruise ships owned by non-American companies have been traveling to Cuba for years, although they are all considered small (fewer than 1,000 passengers). Now, mainstream lines like Carnival, Royal Caribbean and Holland America make regular calls to Havana.

Can I get to Cuba by boat?

Getting to Cuba by boat Sailing into Cuba is possible, with a handful of international marinas receiving foreign vessels, including Marina Hemingway in Havana, Marina Marlin in Santiago de Cuba, and Marina Dársena in Varadero.

Is it legal to sail to Cuba?

On June 5, 2019, a new law was introduced restricting travel by private yacht, plane and cruise ship to Cuba for US citizens, meaning it is now no longer possible to sail to Cuba on your own yacht. This ban remains into 2021.

Can you sneak into Cuba?

Sneaking into Cuba can be tricky and costly, but it certainly can be done. Most of the naughties who’ve pulled off shafting their government book tickets from hundreds of US cities to either Mexico or Canada. Once you land on international soil, booking a ticket to Cuba is a cake walk so long as you follow these rules.

Is it illegal to sail to Cuba?

“It’s illegal to enter Cuban waters without permission,” said Petty Office Nicole Groll with the Coast Guard in Miami. “We do not recommend doing this voyage.” Groll said the “invisible border” of Cuban territorial waters extends 12 miles from the coast of the island nation.

Can private boats go to Cuba?

“The United States will no longer permit visits to Cuba via passenger and recreational vessels, including cruise ships and yachts, and private and corporate aircraft,” the State Department said in a statement. Commercial airline flights, however, will continue to be allowed between the United States and Cuba.

Does Cuba stamp your passport?

Your passport will not get stamped upon entry. Only the Tourist Card will receive a Cuba visa stamp, but you need to keep it in your passport at all times.

What happens if you go to Cuba illegally?

Technically you could face a $250,000 fine and 10 years in jail for violating the law. Okay, that’s enough to make anyone sweat during customs, but in reality the law is rarely enforced. Obviously if you plan on going illegally through Mexico, you have to take this at your own risk.

Can a Canadian travel on a cruise ship to Cuba?

While Canadians have been loyal visitors to Cuba for over 40 years now, until very recently Canadians couldn’t visit Cuba by cruise ship if that ship was based in the U.S. – or even calling at a U.S. port.

Is there a cruise ship from Florida to Cuba?

UPDATE: Due to recent U.S. foreign policy changes, cruise ships are no longer able to travel to Cuba from the United States. A growing number of Canadian snowbirds who winter in Florida are taking advantage of a new excursion opportunity – visiting Cuba by cruise ship!

Which is the best island to visit on a cruise to Cuba?

Grand Cayman: Shop ’til you drop in glitzy George Town and lounge on Seven Mile Beach with the rich and famous. It’s no wonder that this Caribbean island is a popular stop for cruise ships visiting Cuba.

How much does a cruise to Cuba cost?

They vary from a quick 4 night cruise with a call at Havana to 5 day, 7 day and longer expedition cruises on luxury ships. Prices vary from the mid $400s USD per person to $4,000 USD and up for luxury Caribbean cruises and World Cruises that call at a Cuban port.