As the United States and Cuba are renewing their relationship with the opening of embassies in their respective countries. American businesses are taking advantage of the improved relations.
In a press release issued by Carnival Corportation, President and CEO Arnold Donald announced that selected cruise lines will be traveling to Cuba in the spring 2016.
“We are excited about receiving U.S. approval as the very important first step to ultimately take travelers to Cuba under the existing 12 criteria for authorized travel,” Donald said. “We look forward to working with the Cuban authorities for their approval to help make the social, cultural and humanitarian exchanges between U.S. citizens and the people of Cuba a reality.”
“We know there is strong demand from travelers who want to immerse themselves in Cuban culture, so this is a historic opportunity for us to enable more people to experience Cuban society,” he continued. “It is also an important opportunity for our new fathom brand to expand its positive influence in the world with this potential to add full-week immersion sailings to Cuba to its already planned full-week social-impact itineraries to the Dominican Republic beginning in the spring of 2016.”
Prices for the Cuba trip will start at at $2,990, per person, excluding taxes, port and other government and miscellaneous fees. The price, however, includes all meals on the ship, onboard social impact immersion experiences and certain on-the-ground cultural immersion activities.
Carnival also announced that prices for seven-day cruises to the Dominican Republic will start at $1,540 per person, which includes an exterior cabin with a view, all meals on the ship, onboard social impact immersion experiences, three on-shore social impact activities and related supplies, taxes, fees and port expenses.
By Kenny Servera [Latin Post]