The Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. together with NCL Corporation Ltd. was advised that the government of the Republic of Cuba has authorized entry and exit of Cuban citizens into and out of the country as passengers or crew of cruise ships independent of their migratory status. This authorization allows Cuban-born residents and citizens residing abroad, including the United States, to enter and exit Cuba via cruise vessels.
“I am extremely pleased with the announcement that all Americans, regardless of their place of birth, will be able to travel to Cuba aboard cruise ships.Our Oceania Cruises brand continues discussions with Cuban officials seeking approval to commence cruises to Cuba later this year. I had every confidence that the Cuban government would allow its natural born citizens to visit the island nation by cruise ship as they have allowed Cuban Americans to travel by air for years.
I am encouraged to see that the governments of both Cuba and the United States continue to institute constructive resolutions to issues across a wide spectrum, including the lifting of remaining restrictions on travel for American citizens. I am very much looking forward to sailing to Cuba soon aboard one of our ships in the company of many fellow Cuban Americans and other fellow Americans who wish to share in the excitement and passion that cruising to Cuba brings.”
said Frank Del Rio, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, who was born in Cuba and immigrated to the United States in 1961.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is in continued talks with the appropriate authorities in Cuba on behalf of its three brands: Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, to gain approval to commence cruises to Cuba in the near future.
Source:Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings
