Susiecruisey Posted November 26, 2016 #1 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Thoughts? I hope so as I heard it is very pretty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwazi07 Posted November 26, 2016 #2 Share Posted November 26, 2016 There are/were SOME cruises to Cuba on Fathom, but 1) Carnival decided to end the cruise line and 2) they weren't traditional cruises, you had to participate in cultural interaction. I expect the cruise market in Cuba to grow very slowly initially but experience a big boom once it's easier to cruise. From what I've read, Raul Castro isn't particularly gentle either, but relations between the US and Cuba are improving. I do know Royal is trying pretty hard to get Empress to visit Cuba. Sent from Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisOz Posted November 26, 2016 #3 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Fidel (rip) played no part in the sanction situation between the recent USA administrations and Cuba. His younger brother has effectively been in control of Cuba for quite some time now. The passing of Fidel will not remove any blocks to easing of remaining sanctions. It is questionable whether he was even cognisant of the recent progress made by the Obama administration and his younger brother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BND Posted November 26, 2016 #4 Share Posted November 26, 2016 A lot of people who were displaced, stolen from, etc are happy about Fidel, but Raul is still there in power. Any decisions to be made about sanctions are yet to be known. I just love when people jump to conclusions based on their own biases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducklite Posted November 26, 2016 #5 Share Posted November 26, 2016 There are simply too many restrictions by the US Government to make cruising to Cuba by US citizens and ships that call at US ports a viable option at this point. It is doubtful Fidel's passing will change any of those restrictions. That aside, each administration has had a different objective with Cuba, and a new administration will be sworn in in a couple of months. Only time will tell what their collective objectives and policies will be. We might see lessened restrictions, we might see the stars quo maintained, and we might also see tightened restrictions. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted November 27, 2016 #6 Share Posted November 27, 2016 There are/were SOME cruises to Cuba on Fathom, but 1) Carnival decided to end the cruise line and 2) they weren't traditional cruises, you had to participate in cultural interaction. and it was pricey too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJporkroll Posted November 27, 2016 #7 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Fidel (rip) played no part in the sanction situation between the recent USA administrations and Cuba. His younger brother has effectively been in control of Cuba for quite some time now. The passing of Fidel will not remove any blocks to easing of remaining sanctions. It is questionable whether he was even cognisant of the recent progress made by the Obama administration and his younger brother. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisOz Posted November 27, 2016 #8 Share Posted November 27, 2016 But seriously, back on topic, was my post incorrect do you think? Do you think it affects the easing of the cultural tour restrictions? Do you think... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwazi07 Posted November 27, 2016 #9 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Sometimes I hope that not too many tourists will make it to Cuba. The nature is beautiful and mostly unspoiled. I worry that this will not be the same if tourism grows. Sent from Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phbr Posted November 27, 2016 #10 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Sometimes I hope that not too many tourists will make it to Cuba. The nature is beautiful and mostly unspoiled. I worry that this will not be the same if tourism grows. Sent from Tapatalk Totally agree. I have been to Cuba twice, and while there are`areas of the country that does very well from (mainly) luxury tourism, the arrival of 2/3000 passengers on a day trip to Havana is something the present infrastructure just cannot cope with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueHerons Posted November 27, 2016 #11 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Totally agree. I have been to Cuba twice, and while there are`areas of the country that does very well from (mainly) luxury tourism, the arrival of 2/3000 passengers on a day trip to Havana is something the present infrastructure just cannot cope with. This. The current Cuba does not have the infrastructure to deal with cruise ship passengers. Trump is more likely to tighten sanctions between the US and Cuba than loosen them. I live in South Florida and even though there are celebrations over this horrific dictators death, his brother is the status quo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted November 27, 2016 #12 Share Posted November 27, 2016 This. The current Cuba does not have the infrastructure to deal with cruise ship passengers. Trump is more likely to tighten sanctions between the US and Cuba than loosen them. I live in South Florida and even though there are celebrations over this horrific dictators death, his brother is the status quo. Read same thing on Trump, I would like to see it but heard food in general was bad, have talked to a bunch of Canadians over the years that have stayed there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted November 27, 2016 #13 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Castro's passing won't change anything. His brother has been in control for quite a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khm1 Posted November 28, 2016 #14 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Sometimes I hope that not too many tourists will make it to Cuba. The nature is beautiful and mostly unspoiled. I worry that this will not be the same if tourism grows. Sent from Tapatalk Do you also hope that the people of Cuba remain in abject poverty the way that they have for over 50 years? Things are terrible for the Cuban people. Open trade, free speech, and free and fair elections may change the landscape, but would also improve the lives of the people there. I am not holding my breath. The Castros have their successors planned out for generations to come. Those in power continue to prosper off foreign tourism money, while the people continue to suffer in misery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwazi07 Posted November 28, 2016 #15 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Do you also hope that the people of Cuba remain in abject poverty the way that they have for over 50 years? Things are terrible for the Cuban people. Open trade, free speech, and free and fair elections may change the landscape, but would also improve the lives of the people there. I am not holding my breath. The Castros have their successors planned out for generations to come. Those in power continue to prosper off foreign tourism money, while the people continue to suffer in misery. No no no. I do not hope that. The ONE benefit of this Castro regime was that the beauty was unspoiled. While I hope for the freedom of the Cuban people, I just hope it doesn't turn into an island full of Sandals resorts and touristy shops. Sent from Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marty58 Posted November 28, 2016 #16 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Does anyone have info on Cuban trips from Miami in late May aboard the Fathom Sent from my XT1585 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted November 28, 2016 #17 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Does anyone have info on Cuban trips from Miami in late May aboard the Fathom https://www.fathom.org/travel-to-cuba/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WpgCruise Posted November 28, 2016 #18 Share Posted November 28, 2016 There are already several cruise lines offering cruises to various ports in Cuba. The reason none are open to U.S. citizens, or leave from American ports has nothing at all to do with Cuba or the leadership of Cuba. The reason is the embargo placed by the U.S. government against Cuba. Tourism, trade, diplomatic relations with Cuba are all normal for the rest of the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducklite Posted November 28, 2016 #19 Share Posted November 28, 2016 While I would never say I want to give up the freedoms we enjoy in the US, I will say that the literacy rate is significantly higher in Cuba than in the USA, per the US Dept of State. Something to ponder... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted November 28, 2016 #20 Share Posted November 28, 2016 (edited) Castro's passing won't change anything. His brother has been in control for quite a while. Heard the same thing and I think change is unpredictable. Edited November 28, 2016 by easyboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfaaa Posted November 28, 2016 #21 Share Posted November 28, 2016 There are already several cruise lines offering cruises to various ports in Cuba. The reason none are open to U.S. citizens, or leave from American ports has nothing at all to do with Cuba or the leadership of Cuba. The reason is the embargo placed by the U.S. government against Cuba. Tourism, trade, diplomatic relations with Cuba are all normal for the rest of the world. OK then. Castro Cuba can deal with the rest of the world without US tourists and US cruise ships. Zero loss to US. Let's keep it this way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulaSB12 Posted November 28, 2016 #22 Share Posted November 28, 2016 A lot of people who were displaced, stolen from, etc are happy about Fidel, but Raul is still there in power. Any decisions to be made about sanctions are yet to be known. I just love when people jump to conclusions based on their own biases. I think things in Cuba are going to get worse now that Fidel is dead. When he was alive Raul had the backing of Fidel but that political backing is gone and people are going to want the top job. That is going to make Raul paranoid about plots against him and he will start getting rid of anyone he thinks is a danger to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneputt18 Posted November 28, 2016 #23 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Trump is not keen on the Cuban deal Obama made: Fox news "Trump, during a campaign stop in September, said if elected president he would void Obama’s deal unless Cuba met his demands, which included “religious and political freedom for the Cuban people and the freeing of political prisoners.”" Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjb317 Posted November 28, 2016 #24 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Trump is not keen on the Cuban deal Obama made:Fox news "Trump, during a campaign stop in September, said if elected president he would void Obama’s deal unless Cuba met his demands, which included “religious and political freedom for the Cuban people and the freeing of political prisoners.”" Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk The president-elect seems to be very good at saying things but not necessarily with follow through.:D I guess we shall see. Sherri:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
postmeome Posted November 29, 2016 #25 Share Posted November 29, 2016 OK then. Castro Cuba can deal with the rest of the world without US tourists and US cruise ships. Zero loss to US. Let's keep it this way. Visited Cuba 2004 for 14 days,beautiful country,beautiful people.Your right keep away:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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