Carnival announces ports of call for planned Cuba cruises
Carnival unveiled itineraries for its anticipated cruises to Cuba. (iStock)
Carnival's proposed cruises to Cuba will include two colonial
cities outside Havana, Cienfuegos and Santiago de Cuba, in addition to
the Cuban capital, the cruise company said Wednesday.
Carnival is working to finalize approval from the Cuban government
for the planned seven-day trips from Miami on a ship from the new
Carnival brand, Fathom.
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The cruises have already been approved by the United States.
Americans cannot travel as ordinary tourists to Cuba under current U.S.
regulations, but they may participate in certain types of trips,
including people-to-people trips that foster cultural exchanges.
Carnival said the trips will "focus on supporting cultural exchange
and economic development for the Cuban people and include a variety of
artistic, educational and humanitarian activities."
The preliminary itinerary includes meetings with artists,
entrepreneurs, schoolchildren and others in settings ranging from the
Afro-Cuban community in Havana's Muraleando neighborhood to an organic
farm to colonial heritage sites.
Carnival says the Cuba cruises will begin in May.
All trips offered by the Fathom brand will have a focus on
volunteering in a destination. The brand is also selling service trips
to the Dominican Republic.
Source: Fox News.
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