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    Havana "bar hopping" - middle aged style! ;)

    in Cuba

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    We were very interested in the Strawberry Tours Nightlife tour. Unfortunately, we will be in Havana on a Wednesday evening and they do not offer the tour on Wednesdays. I'd prefer to do the "bar hopping" through a tour. Does anyone know of a tour company that offers a tour similar to the Strawberry Tours Nightlife?

     

     

     

    We were going to bar hop on our own, but decided to book the Strawberry tour instead. Likely a safer (and more fun!) alternative for 2 women on the town in Havana for the first time.

     

     

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    Nightlife near pier?

    in Cuba

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    How do you save locations to your google maps? This would be handy for our trip!

     

     

     

    Please be sure to report back which locations you try and add to the list. We are not sailing for another year so welcome any additional input/feedback!

     

    I'll be sure to report back!

     

    I had to play with it a little to figure out how to save each location [emoji4]

     

    Open the Google Map app

    Search for a location

    Press the "save" icon once the location opens

    I saved each location to the "want to go" pre-set category

    All locations will appear under "your places" under the "saved" tab

     

    Here are a couple of screen shots ...

     

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    Canadians cruising to Cuba - Visa required?

    in Royal Caribbean International

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    Hi all,

     

    We're cruising on the Majesty in November on a 4 day cruise that includes a day in Havana. Looking at some of the information on cruisecritic I see that some people are saying Royal Caribbean will provide a visa to all guests disembarking in Cuba at a price of $75 per person - they're all heart. No doubt this is a US requirement of one sort or another because Canadians on tourism less than 30 days do not need Visas to enter Cuba. Can any recent fellow Canadian cruisers to Cuba tell me what documentation you had to have to get off the ship in Cuba?

     

    Also there is this crazy document on the Royal Caribbean web site https://www.royalcaribbean.com/cuba/content/uploads/2017/11/Cuba.Guest_.Cert_.Final_.Nov_.14.pdf

     

    It says all guests must check off one of the 5 boxes in the document. None of the 5 boxes is appropriate for visit to Cuba. There is nothing about just visiting Cuba - to me it looks like some legal mumbo jumbo to skirt some law still on the books in the US. Again, we're not from the US so none of that crap is applicable to us.

     

    Anyway - Can someone help me out here?

     

    thanks

     

    I am on the Carnival Paradise in August visiting Havana. I'm Canadian too. My understanding is that everyone, regardless of nationality must purchase the Visa. I think the Visa is required and likely included in the cost of visiting Cuba, say to an AI or just flying there to stay elsewhere.

     

    Do I think the price is inflated? You betcha!

     

    Enjoy your cruise. I for one, can't wait to experience Havana!

    New rules on visiting Cuba

    in Cuba

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    Carnival did not send me a letter . I went to their website under destinations pick Cuba and follow it down . It will say things you need to know . Their it plainly states their rules . The only was you can wander in Cuba is after you complete the required activity .

     

     

     

    Ok, thanks!

     

     

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    New rules on visiting Cuba

    in Cuba

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    It absolutely does affect the cruisers . I am cruising to Cuba feb,17 th and it clearly states on Carnival's website that you will not be able to disembark without a planned excursion each day .

     

     

     

    We are on the August 18th sailing. I know it's far out, but we have not received any information since the change in regulations.

     

    I would appreciate seeing the letter Carnival sent you, if you could post it. Thanks!

     

     

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    Our MAGICal B2B with a side of ELATION cruises (with pics) - 10/7/17.

    in Carnival Cruise Lines

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    Hi Jeff! As always, I am enjoying your review and photos!

     

    Just re-read your most recent Pride review with great interest! We just booked the Pride November 2019 Journeys cruise to the Southern Caribbean with friends from the Vista Repo. Looking forward to finally experiencing the Pride!

     

    Thanks again for sharing your thoughts! Looking forward to the rest.

     

     

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    Carnival Valor Bar Hop

    in Carnival Cruise Lines

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    I see it as the opposite.

     

     

     

    Having lived in both Boston and South Florida, driving the main road that circles Cozumel is a cakewalk with hardly any traffic compared to Bawston's Route 128, Southeast Expressway, Mass Turnpike, Storrow Drive, Boylston Street etc.. and way less stressful to South Florida's I-95, 595, Palmetto Expressway, Biscayne Boulevard and US-1... Just to name a few.

     

     

     

    Yes! Driving the Transversal and around the East side is pleasant (I'm sure!).

     

    Driving around Centro and within the neighbourhoods is much different! It's not so much the volume of cars and traffic, but more about the different traffic rules! It's every man for himself!

     

     

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    Carnival Valor Bar Hop

    in Carnival Cruise Lines

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    No, you are correct. But the eastern side of Cozumel is pretty wild. I don't think there's a place/ Beach to go swimming anywhere. Big waves and currents so most people would be amazed that it is Caribbean

     

    I look at Coz the same way that I look at Barbados - one side nice and calm aqua blue water and the other side waves from the ocean.

    Thanks for the correction!

     

     

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    We in Cozumel in February, and experienced a "Norte". Result was a calm East Side! We actually got to swim there. Magical.

     

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    Post With List of Private Tours?

    in Cuba

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    Okay, my head is killing me after 2 hours of searching with no luck. A week or so ago, I came across a post here that listed something like 10 or so private tour guides in Cuba, but I cannot find that post again for anything. Did it get removed, or does anyone know what I'm talking about?

     

     

     

    This thread seems to offer a lot of suggestions:

     

    Private Cuba tours

     

    http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2513164

     

     

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    Carnival Valor Bar Hop

    in Carnival Cruise Lines

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    Been to the other side of Cozumel (it's the Gulf / not the Atlantic) several times and have done the trip in a rented a Jeep. Another place to stop is Chen Rio.

     

     

     

    I've never heard generators running but have seen large LP propane gas tanks that I thought was the fuel source for the freezers, refrigerators, ice makers and grills.

     

     

     

    We prefer a taxi, as we like to have a few drinks while we're touring and I'm not sure I would feel comfortable driving in Coz anyway. Makes Montreal drivers seems tame in comparison!

     

    Chen Rio is great too! Haven't been to a stop I didn't like.

     

     

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    Carnival Valor Bar Hop

    in Carnival Cruise Lines

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    Most (if not all) had generators running, stuck off behind rocks so the noise was really hard to hear (with the surf). Obviously they don't run them 24/7 tho..... The last stop on the tour had a small hotel with rooms jutting out over the water, not sure what they do either.

     

     

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    Las Ventanas uses a generator as well :)

     

    We love the East side of Cozumel (and Cozumel in general) and have done the Hop. If folks prefer a more relaxed way to see the East Side, book a taxi and driver for the day.

     

    There are other beach bars and restaurants which are well-worth visiting (Señor Iguanas is one).

     

     

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