Notaflyingtoy

Hi

Have a cruise booked for Cuba for this September. Super excited! Im on the 8 day "postcards from Cuba" trip, with Day one in the Bahamas, going to Santiago de Cuba, Cienfuegos, and 2 days in Havana

Going with family so I didnt personally do tons of research into the regulations of going to Cuba, until a few weeks ago. Bit of a headache to say the least. I have a few questions for people who have recently traveled (under the new regulations, reservations made after the law change) to Cuba.

1. How Strict is Oceania/cuban customs on the "group people to people" requirements? Will anyone actually check to see if I have an excursion booked that day, or can I just walk out and do my own thing. I am pretty young and usually travel independently whenever I can. Oceania gave a vague answer and the travel agent we worked with did as well.
   
2. Are the Oceania excursions worth it, or should I book through someplace else? Are there some excursions people recommend?
   
3. Is anyone actually checking itineraries and such?
   

I want to make the most of my trip, do excursions when they are worth it, but if it is possible to break off and do my own thing, thats what I generally like on a vacation. I have read the law and know it says you cant, but it seems that these things are not really enforced.