goosemay Posted April 19, 2019 Author #26 Share Posted April 19, 2019 I’m currently reading that all ships are keeping their itineraries to Cuba until further notice. Sounds like they are playing hardball. A bit of arm wrestling in support of the customers and their interests. I like it! Headed out on Monday. Good luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edie3 Posted April 19, 2019 #27 Share Posted April 19, 2019 We are leaving on 29th and I believe in Havana on the 1st. Wonder what our chances are? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaCal Posted April 19, 2019 #28 Share Posted April 19, 2019 9 minutes ago, edie3 said: We are leaving on 29th and I believe in Havana on the 1st. Wonder what our chances are? You’ll be fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bollinge Posted April 19, 2019 #29 Share Posted April 19, 2019 18 hours ago, sandy999 said: Yes we are also on that cruise. Called MSC today and they suggested that the cruise would still call at Havana. If UK citizen we were advised we were fine. So at this point the cruise is still scheduled to dock in Havana. Yes, but the majority of passengers will be American, so you can bet the itinerary will be switched to avoid Havana. They haven’t set a date for the embargo to start yet, so no one outside of the White House knows what’s going on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidari Posted April 19, 2019 #30 Share Posted April 19, 2019 What makes you think that the majority will be American ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingFox27 Posted April 19, 2019 #31 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Recent reviews, although limited in number, haven't indicated the majority of passengers were American. If Trump wishes to introduce changes such as these, do they not have to be passed and approved by the Government? I admit that I don't know the American process but do the Senate or who ever, need to agree rather than one person deciding on a whim to change foreign policy? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FGJones Posted April 19, 2019 #32 Share Posted April 19, 2019 2 hours ago, CruisingFox27 said: If Trump wishes to introduce changes such as these, do they not have to be passed and approved by the Government? I admit that I don't know the American process but do the Senate or who ever, need to agree rather than one person deciding on a whim to change foreign policy? A lot of policy changes require congress (both the Senate and House of Representatives) to vote on before being signed by the president. But the president has a huge amount of executive power that does not require Congressional approval. My understanding is the president can impose the restrictions in questions unilaterally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FGJones Posted April 19, 2019 #33 Share Posted April 19, 2019 12 hours ago, rwdtgb said: We are heading to Cuba (I think) on the April 29 Armonia sailing. If given the choice and the stop in Cuba was cancelled I would cancel the cruise and book the Seaside for a later date. I think you might be the guinea pigs. You're supposed to be in Havana on the 4th and 5th, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetaro Posted April 19, 2019 #34 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Don't worry. Unless there is an executive order, it's very unlikely your cruise would be affected. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare nw gardener Posted April 19, 2019 #35 Share Posted April 19, 2019 8 hours ago, Bollinge said: They haven’t set a date for the embargo to start yet, so no one outside of the White House knows what’s going on! What makes you think anyone in the WH knows what is going on?! 😊 I am starting, sadly, looking for alternatives for my Cuba cruise for next February. I will probably be back on the Divina again, plan B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boschmann Posted April 19, 2019 #36 Share Posted April 19, 2019 (edited) The President doesn't have to do anything and the existing laws take over May 2nd. A fairly good article related to travelers: http://spintheglobe.net/dir/2019/04/17/how-new-cuba-travel-restrictions-may-affect-future-cruises-and-flights/ In addition he has also stated he will limit the existing 12 licenses to only those having family in Cuba. Edited April 19, 2019 by Boschmann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwdtgb Posted April 19, 2019 #37 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Yes we are scheduled to be Havana on the 4th and 5th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceansOfTravels Posted April 19, 2019 #38 Share Posted April 19, 2019 On the June 17th sailing of the MSC Armonia ... I'll be really upset if it affects our trip 😞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexadeparis Posted April 20, 2019 #39 Share Posted April 20, 2019 We went on the Armonia to Cuba in March. Compared to our NCL 2017 trip, which was mostly Americans, It was most definitely NOT Americans as the majority on Armonia. In fact, we were a very distinct minority. So 80-85% of the ship will still get to go ashore and I guess the Americans can enjoy the uncrowded pool (with gelato bar!) and common areas. If Cuba won’t let Americans in, then MSC should do the right thing and let you cancel without penalty if you choose to. Personally, without the Cuba stop, you’re booked on a mediocre ship and a dull itinerary as well. It’s a bummer. I am poised to go to Cuba again October 2020 on the new Scarlet Lady. If Cuba is off that itinerary, I’m still going! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mexico8 Posted April 20, 2019 #40 Share Posted April 20, 2019 We booked the April 29th sailing on the Armonia because of the 2 day stop in Havana. It that gets cancelled we will be very disappointed and will try to cancel. We have air fare that is not refundable and also hotel in Miami so we will lose a lot of money. Hope it does not get changed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goosemay Posted April 20, 2019 Author #41 Share Posted April 20, 2019 Sounds like Americans will stay on the ship? I’d be bummed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidari Posted April 20, 2019 #42 Share Posted April 20, 2019 19 hours ago, alexadeparis said: We went on the Armonia to Cuba in March. Compared to our NCL 2017 trip, which was mostly Americans, It was most definitely NOT Americans as the majority on Armonia. In fact, we were a very distinct minority. So 80-85% of the ship will still get to go ashore and I guess the Americans can enjoy the uncrowded pool (with gelato bar!) and common areas. If Cuba won’t let Americans in, then MSC should do the right thing and let you cancel without penalty if you choose to. Personally, without the Cuba stop, you’re booked on a mediocre ship and a dull itinerary as well. It’s a bummer. I am poised to go to Cuba again October 2020 on the new Scarlet Lady. If Cuba is off that itinerary, I’m still going! Not a matter of Cuba not allowing Americans in, more a case of Americans not being allowed to travel to Cuba! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwdtgb Posted April 21, 2019 #43 Share Posted April 21, 2019 I agree Mexico 8, I hope when we get to Miami and check in we don't get the surprise letter that our itinerary has changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingFox27 Posted April 21, 2019 #44 Share Posted April 21, 2019 18 hours ago, sidari said: Not a matter of Cuba not allowing Americans in, more a case of Americans not being allowed to travel to Cuba! Precisely, not a restriction by Cuba on who visits, it's Donald that is deciding to restrict American's traveling to Cuba. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AerynSun_JohnCrighton Posted April 21, 2019 #45 Share Posted April 21, 2019 9 minutes ago, rwdtgb said: I agree Mexico 8, I hope when we get to Miami and check in we don't get the surprise letter that our itinerary has changed. Me either... as we booked this cruise and line for Cuba. If Cuba is off, they better give us something as this is a older ship we wouldn't have booked otherwise.... if they dont.... will probably be my one and only MSC cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecruisers6 Posted April 21, 2019 #46 Share Posted April 21, 2019 1 hour ago, AerynSun_JohnCrighton said: Me either... as we booked this cruise and line for Cuba. If Cuba is off, they better give us something as this is a older ship we wouldn't have booked otherwise.... if they dont.... will probably be my one and only MSC cruise. You could try, but I don’t think the US government will give you anything for changing foreign policy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AerynSun_JohnCrighton Posted April 21, 2019 #47 Share Posted April 21, 2019 55 minutes ago, thecruisers6 said: You could try, but I don’t think the US government will give you anything for changing foreign policy. I wasn't talking about the Government Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfaaa Posted April 21, 2019 #48 Share Posted April 21, 2019 22 hours ago, mexico8 said: We booked the April 29th sailing on the Armonia because of the 2 day stop in Havana. It that gets cancelled we will be very disappointed and will try to cancel. We have air fare that is not refundable and also hotel in Miami so we will lose a lot of money. Hope it does not get changed. You can still fly to Miami and hop on another ship or do a land vacation there. Lot of cruises leaving Miami daily. There will always be a Plan B if you are willing to improvise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mexico8 Posted April 21, 2019 #49 Share Posted April 21, 2019 Sfaa - We mainly booked the cruise because of the 2 day stop in Havana. We have been to all the other places and they were not important to us. An 8 day cruise was appealing mainly because of Havana and if it gets cancelled we will be very disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfaaa Posted April 21, 2019 #50 Share Posted April 21, 2019 I appreciate your disappointment re Havana. But rather than losing hundreds or may be thousands on nonrefundable hotel and airfare, I would still fly to Miami and make the most of a planned vacation gone sideway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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