So many of you Norwegian fans may have heard that the Sky
will be going to Cuba in 2017. I was planning a trip on the Sky for my family
to celebrate my son’s 18th birthday in August so I looked into the
sailings in detail for this alcohol included ship. :) My awesome cruise consultant gave me the most up to date
information about the plans for Sky cruises to Cuba- as well as requirements
for passengers sailing to Havana. Here is what I know:
- 1. The plans as of mid December 2016 are for the
NCL Sky to begin cruising to Cuba on many-and most probably all 2017 four day
cruises on her beginning in May 2017.
- 2. The 3 day weekend cruises on the Sky will not go
to Havana.
- 3. The prices for the Cuba cruises are due to be
released on or about December 20th. There is a chance prices for the
3 day cruises will jump due to the impending itinerary change for the 4 day
cruises. (Which is why we booked our cruise now)
- 4. You will need a Visa to travel to Cuba-
“The Cuban government requires anyone who is traveling 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 $75 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.”
“The Cuban government requires anyone who is traveling 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 $75 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.”
- 5. You also need a passport to travel to Cuba- a birth certificate
will not suffice.
Norwegian is currently offering half off deposits so if you are debating a summer cruise and either do or don’t want to be on the 3 or 4 day itinerary I suggest you book now! :) We do plan to sail to Cuba once our son turns 18 next year and he can get his passport, since everyone needs a new one when they become an adult. :)
