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Cuba Off-Limits to Cruise Ships
Cuba’s Classic Cars
The Trump administration has (suddenly) ended the cruise lines’ already limited access to Cuban ports. We think it was outrageous and irresponsible that the Trump administration implemented this policy with no advance warning.
We took advantage of the limited window of opportunity to visit Cuba. We found the people to be very friendly toward us and there were hints of a nascent capitalism. There were non-state owned restaurants that served wonderful food. We rode in a 1956 Crown Victoria taxi owned by the driver. These are the folks who will be most hurt by the travel ban. More about our visit to Cuba.
We feel very sorry for the people currently on ships that were scheduled to visit this island museum where cars from the 50s comprise about 1/4 of all cars in Cuba. We also recognize that there are many disappointed people booked on future cruises to Cuba who will miss this unique opportunity, at least for the foreseeable future.
How the Different Cruise Lines are Handling the Change in Policy
| Cruise Line | Cancel Cruise | Continue on Cruise | Future Cruise Booking Discount | Pre Purchased Visas |
| Norwegian Cruise Line* | Full Refund | 50% Refund | 20 to 50% Discounts | Refund |
| Royal Caribbean | Full Refund | 50% Shipboard Credit | None | No Refund |
| MSC | No Refund | $400 Shipboard Credit | None | No Refund |
| Carnival | Full Refund | $100 Shipboard Credit | $50 Shipboard Credit | ? |
| Azamara Club Cruises | Full Refund | To Be Determined | To Be Determined` | ? |
| Oceania | Full Refund | 40% Refund | N/A | ? |
*Sailings on or before 9-2-19. Sailings after 9-2-19 will automatically be canceled and deposits refunded. Customers affected may book a future NCL cruise with a %20 discount.