MSC Curise Line
MSC Cruises, an Italian Cruise Line, will bring their deluxe ship MSC Opera to homeport in Havana Cuba for the winter season, making them the first international cruise line to operate out of Cuba. It is hoped that they will be able to welcome passengers from the United States soon, but for now U.S. passengers would have to secure they own travel licenses and approvals, and be aware that at this point US currency is not accepted onboard. The line markets to Canada, Argentina, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy and Spain for now.
Celestyal Cruises
Greek cruise line, Celestyal Cruises (formerly Louis Cruise Line) brings a Greek flare to cruising and has been operating cruises to Cuba from it’s home-base in Jamaica for three years. The seven-day itineraries start at $1,529 ppdo. In the 2015-2016 season cruises will spend two days in Havana and visit Cienfuegos, Maria La Gorda, Santiago de Cuba and Montego Bay, Jamaica. Passengers can embark in either Cuba or Jamaica. Cruises feature lively musical performances, culinary excursions and outdoor adventures.
You can also experience a Celestyal Cruise in Cuba with well-known tour company Central Holidays who have recently announced an 8 Night cruise/tour itinerary starting at $2,999 ppdo with includes international air from Miami to Havana.
Pearl Mist