Empress of the Seas / Havana Port Times

[teachatthebeach]

Our times for Havana are listed as 8:00 to 8:00. I'm looking at private tour that leaves Old Havana at 9:00 AM. Will we be able to disembark and get to Old Havana by 9:00 AM? Or do I need to plan for more time to get off the ship in Havana? Any advice would be appreciated!

[BillOh]

You're a Pioneer, you may need to come back and tell us! I'll be watching for reviews.

[Mahini]

Following. (Will be going in October.)

[PCWalton1]

Please come back and let us know how the visit goes. Pictures if possible. :D

 

I was very much tempted to book one of those cruises to Cuba. But I have no interest in booking Empress so if we go we will most likely take a land trip. A co-worker of mine did that recently and loved it. Cost about the same as the cruise but they spent multiple days there

[Alter Ego]

Can you email them and see how close they are to the cruise port?

 

I'm personally going to be picked up in a square across from the port; I'm taking a private car tour at 9am, but my ship docks earlier than yours (and leaves sooner.) If your private tour is similar, they will probably pick you up there too.

[teachatthebeach]

Alter Ego,

Thanks for the suggestion. I will email. If you don't mind my asking, who did you book your tour with? I'm still exploring my options.

 

 

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[Hoopster95]

Please come back and let us know how the visit goes. Pictures if possible. :D

 

I was very much tempted to book one of those cruises to Cuba. But I have no interest in booking Empress so if we go we will most likely take a land trip. A co-worker of mine did that recently and loved it. Cost about the same as the cruise but they spent multiple days there

 

Hey Bill. I figure you're a cruiser at heart.... look at the Oceania itineraries. :)

[Alter Ego]

Alter Ego,

Thanks for the suggestion. I will email. If you don't mind my asking, who did you book your tour with? I'm still exploring my options.

 

 

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I'm using Havana Journeys based solely on TripAdvisor reviews and the fact that they had a 6 hour tour. Hardtop car.

 

It wasn't necessarily easy to communicate- I would get a bounce back that the email may take longer to get to them, but then got an email the next day. They also originally thought I was asking about March vs May. So, it was a bit of back and forth.

 

I was asked to meet them at the square in front of the cruise terminal. They sent me pretty detailed instructions on how to find them.

 

I will likely reconfirm in a few weeks. Otherwise, can't provide a firsthand review until May 22nd.

[Snit13]

Enjoy your cruise and adventure and please report back. We are on October overnight sailing and have been doing a lot of research and asking many questions. Looking forward to your report when you return.

[FLCruZar]

I'm using Havana Journeys based solely on TripAdvisor reviews and the fact that they had a 6 hour tour. Hardtop car.

 

It wasn't necessarily easy to communicate- I would get a bounce back that the email may take longer to get to them, but then got an email the next day. They also originally thought I was asking about March vs May. So, it was a bit of back and forth.

 

I was asked to meet them at the square in front of the cruise terminal. They sent me pretty detailed instructions on how to find them.

 

I will likely reconfirm in a few weeks. Otherwise, can't provide a firsthand review until May 22nd.

 

We are on the same cruise and also booked with Havana Jouneys! See you on the ship and probably meeting at the same statue :D

[tmware13]

for the tours. did you pay upfront or you need to provide the funds when you meet up. What are the cost of the tours. I am looking to book outside of cruise.

[gatlinburg]

we just got back from Cuba on Monday. Where's the best place to share tons of photos? I have shared a few already on FB pages.

Please come back and let us know how the visit goes. Pictures if possible. :D

 

I was very much tempted to book one of those cruises to Cuba. But I have no interest in booking Empress so if we go we will most likely take a land trip. A co-worker of mine did that recently and loved it. Cost about the same as the cruise but they spent multiple days there

[Clarea]

we just got back from Cuba on Monday. Where's the best place to share tons of photos? I have shared a few already on FB pages.

Many here use Photobucket and FlickR.

[gatlinburg]

Just now uploaded a few Empress 4/19 Cruise photos to Flickr......how do I share now with this forum?

[Clarea]

Just now uploaded a few Empress 4/19 Cruise photos to Flickr......how do I share now with this forum?

Get links to the photos and paste in your posts here.

[FLACRUISER99]

Our times for Havana are listed as 8:00 to 8:00. I'm looking at private tour that leaves Old Havana at 9:00 AM. Will we be able to disembark and get to Old Havana by 9:00 AM? Or do I need to plan for more time to get off the ship in Havana? Any advice would be appreciated!

Your question is impossible to answer. One thing we were told was that in Cuba things change all the time and things don't always go as planned. If your tour operator knows your are coming by cruise ship they should adjust if things change.

[gatlinburg]

Thanks Clarea!!! Not sure if this link will work from FLICKR, but here are Costa Maya and Cuba shots that I've uploaded so far!!! https://www.flickr.com/photos/154157486@N07/

 

quote=clarea;52981696]Get links to the photos and paste in your posts here.

[Clarea]

Thanks Clarea!!! Not sure if this link will work from FLICKR, but here are Costa Maya and Cuba shots that I've uploaded so far!!! https://www.flickr.com/photos/154157486@N07/

It looks like you have to change a setting n FlickR to make the photos public.

[gatlinburg]

Thanks Bob! Weird, cuz I had my settings set on PUBLIC already. Ugh. Not sure what I'm doing wrong. Awwww!!!! LOL

:D

It looks like you have to change a setting n FlickR to make the photos public.

[Clarea]

Thanks Bob! Weird, cuz I had my settings set on PUBLIC already. Ugh. Not sure what I'm doing wrong. Awwww!!!! LOL

:D

I get this message:

 

Julie P... hasn't made any photos public yet

[gatlinburg]

let's see what I can figure out. Can't be that hard. LOL No Blond jokes!!! :rolleyes:

I get this message:

 

Julie P... hasn't made any photos public yet

[gatlinburg]

testing my uploaded link to photos on FLICKR. https://www.flickr.com/gp/154157486@N07/31bi10

[Ocean Dancer]

OP, read this excellent review. He touches on your question.

 

Just know that all the ships tours debark first.

 

Detailed review of Empress of the Seas inaugural Cuba cruise

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[Clarea]

testing my uploaded link to photos on FLICKR. https://www.flickr.com/gp/154157486@N07/31bi10

I can see the photo now, however, it would still be better if you could find the .jpg link for it, and post that here. Then the photo would show up right in the post, without having to click on anything.

[Ocean Dancer]

testing my uploaded link to photos on FLICKR. https://www.flickr.com/gp/154157486@N07/31bi10

Your link is not active:cool: