Cruising into Cuba is more than a vacation – it’s HISTORIC!
Very Special Rates for a Very Limited Time: Interior Staterooms from $699 * OceanView Staterooms from $799 PLUS: $50 On Board Spending Credit per Reservation!
Special low rates allow you to discover Cuba's larger-than-life culture, sultry rhythms and weathered beauty while exploring the country's historic attractions. Stroll the scenic esplanade Malecón and get lost among Old Havana's Baroque facades and colonial cobblestone streets. Be one of the first to cruise into history in Cuba during this inaugural season. Open the door to your very specially priced Stateroom. And then ……..
Enter The Door to Cuba's Soul: La Habana (Havana)
This is an OFAC-compliant cruise and OFAC-compliant shore excursions (please see OFAC under FAQs below) and the only cruise line offering 4-day cruises departing from Miami with an overnight stay in Havana, Cuba. We arrive at 8:00AMTuesday morning and, after an overnight stay in Havana, we do not leave until 5:00PMon Wednesday.
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The door to Cuba's soul, Havana captivates with its larger-than-life culture, sultry rhythms and weathered beauty. Take a relaxing stroll along the evocative Malecón, the quintessentially Cuban thoroughfare and get lost among the Baroque facades and colonial cobblestone streets of Old Havana. Enjoy traditional Cuban fare such as moros y cristianos (black beans and rice) and ropa vieja (shredded beef).Visit the grandiose Capitolio Nacional and explore the world-class art collection at Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, which showcases everything from colonial-era paintings to countless masterpieces from Cuba's famed Vanguard period. Enjoy a friendly game of dominoes with the locals. Sip a daiquiri at Hemingway's favourite haunt, El Floridita, happen upon a live jazz group and simply savour the eclectic moment in this unique corner of the Americas. 4-Day CUBA (Overnight) & Bahamas from Miami
Norwegian Sky offers the most inclusive contemporary cruise holiday at sea. From the moment you step aboard, you'll see that Norwegian Sky offers something for everyone. Your options are nearly limitless with 10 dining options, 11 bars and lounges, an onboard spa and a casino that has all of your favourite games and poker machines. The popular Norwegian Sky offers 3- and 4-day cruises year round to the Bahamas from Miami. If you're looking for a holiday like no other take a 4-Day Cuba & Bahamas cruise from Miami. And, if you decide to bring the kids, we'll keep them entertained all day, while you lounge by the pool, play in the casino, or enjoy dinner at one of many restaurants.
Cruising to Cuba
Is it legal for U.S. citizens to travel to Cuba? Yes. OFAC regulates travel to Cuba pursuant to the Helms-Burton Act and other pertinent regulations. Currently, there are 12 categories of authorised travel to Cuba. People-to-people travel is one of the ways for Americans to visit Cuba and gives you an opportunity to discover Cuba through its people and from a local perspective. All guests will be required to self-certify that their activities meet the requirements above, so you must retain records of your activities whether or not they are offered by Norwegian for a period of 5 years. For additional information on people-to-people exchanges, please refer to FAQ "What is a people-to-people exchange?" above. Click here for a document from the FAQ from the U.S. Department of the Treasury covers many of the questions directly related to regulations regarding travel to Cuba.
Do I need a passport to travel to Cuba? Yes. A valid passport is required for all guests to travel to Cuba. We recommend guests review the passport requirements of travel to Cuba from their home country and that the expiration of your passport be greater than six months from the date of your voyage.
How do I certify that I am travelling under one of the OFAC-approved categories of travel? All guests must complete a certification form which sets forth and confirms that they will be participating in OFAC-compliant activities. Certification must be received by Norwegian no later than 30 days prior to the departure date and may be sent by email to [email protected]. Please be advised that guests will not be able to board the vessel without having first completed the form.
All guests will be self-certifying which means that they are solely responsible for arranging a full-time schedule of OFAC-compliant activities, as explained above. These activities may include excursions provided by Norwegian or activities arranged by guests themselves.
How do I prove compliance with OFAC requirements during my cruise? All travellers to Cuba must be able to prove that their trip was comprised of OFAC-compliant activities. Guests should keep a log of their activities and keep the log for 5 years.
Will non-U.S. guests be allowed to travel on these sailings? Yes. As with travellers from the United States, non-U.S. guests will need to certify that they are travelling under one of the approved OFAC categories, keep records of their activities and sign affidavits confirming they are doing so.
Visa Considerations for Guests Cruising to CubaDo I need a visa to travel to Cuba? The Cuban government requires anyone who is travelling to Cuba on a passport other than a valid Cuban passport to obtain a visa prior to their arrival into Cuba. For all visitors who were not born in Cuba, this visa, also known as a "tourist card" (or "rosada" which must have a pink and blue background irrespective of your country of residency), is required to enter (and depart from) Cuba for non-business purposes. The Cuban visa is valid for a single entry and allows the holder to stay in Cuba for 30 days. You may obtain this visa through Norwegian for a separate processing and procurement fee of or on your own. Please note that you will not be allowed to board the vessel without proof of acquiring this visa. The Cuban visa is a two-part card. Cuban immigration officials will take one half upon arrival in Cuba, and guests will surrender the other half to Cuban immigration officials upon departure. Guests should be sure to keep the Cuban visa in a safe place during the trip so they have it at the time of departure from Cuba. For information on requirements for persons born in Cuba, please refer to FAQ "Requirements for Travellers Born in Cuba" below.
Requirements for Travellers Born in Cuba Guests born in Cuba who emigrated before January 1, 1971 and reside in a country outside of Cuba are required to carry either (i) a valid Cuban passport or (ii) a valid passport from your country of citizenship along with an HE-11 visa obtained from the Cuban embassy or consulate in your country of residency (except in those cases where such country has entered into a visa exemption agreement with Cuba) for entry to and departure from Cuba. The estimated processing time for an HE-11 visa is up to 60 days. Guests born in Cuba who emigrated on or after January 1, 1971 and reside in a country outside of Cuba are required to carry a valid Cuban passport for entry to and departure from Cuba. These guests do not need a Cuban visa. The estimated processing time for a Cuban passport is up to 6 months. Guests born in Cuba who require a visa or passport should contact the Cuban embassy or consulate in their country of residency. Those residing in the United States may contact the Cuban Embassy in Washington, DC: Embassy of the Republic of Cuba 2630 16th Street NW Washington, DC 20009 http://www.cubadiplomatica.cu/sicw/EN/ConsularServices.aspx Email: [email protected] Phone: (202) 797-8518 extension 600 In addition, there are several companies that offer visa/passport processing services to guests to assist in obtaining a visa and/or a Cuban passport, including: The website of the US Embassy in Cuba http://havana.usembassy.gov/service.html states that U.S. citizens who are Cuban-born will be treated in Cuba solely as Cuban citizens and the Cuban government may require these individuals to enter and depart Cuba using a Cuban passport. Using a Cuban passport for this purpose does not jeopardize one's U.S. citizenship; however, such persons must use their U.S. passports to enter and depart the United States. Citizens of countries other than the United States should check with their embassies in Cuba for regulations pertaining to their citizenship and use of passports. Click here for more Cuba FAQs.