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Haimark Line’s MS Saint Laurent will be the
first small ship operated by a U.S. cruise line to circumnavigate Cuba in more
than four decades following final government approval.
Operated in conjunction with Florida-based United Caribbean Lines, the 105-cabin
vessel will offer 15 unique 9-night roundtrip departures from Miami to Cuba and
back beginning February 20, 2016, from $4,599 per person/double occupancy (plus
applicable port charges and fees).
“We are very excited to be able to offer guests this highly coveted opportunity
to experience the rich culture of Cuba in accordance with the 12 approved
categories for travel approved by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of
the U.S. Department of Treasury and the Cuban government. One of several
advantages of small coastal ship travel to Cuba right now is that the MS Saint
Laurent will be able to reach additional regions of Cuba and increase the
People-to-People connection of the American public with the people of Cuba
throughout the island,” said Bruce Nierenberg, President and Managing Partner of
UCL.
“In keeping with our Haimark destination-driven style of experiential cruising,
we expect our distinctive 10-day People-to-People cultural itinerary to sail
completely around Cuba, providing guests with a unique chance to see much of the
country with visits to five of Cuba’s seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The MS
Saint Laurent will be our People-to-People travelers’ ‘home away from home’ as
our program conveniently includes all on-board accommodations, meals and
beverages. All costs associated with the cultural exchange land-based excursions
are included as well as gratuities to local guides and drivers,” said Tom
Markwell, Haimark Managing Partner, Sales & Marketing.
Upon final government approval for this very special people-to-people cruise
product, passengers will have the opportunity to participate in this
unprecedented journey.
Cuba 360˚; A Circumnavigation of the Cultures of Cuba aboard MS Saint Laurent is
a 9-night/10-day People-to-People Cultural Exchange Program complete with
on-board experts and knowledgeable local guides that features:
• Day 1, Miami
• Day 2, Havana
• Day 3, Havana
• Day 4, Maria La Gorda.
• Day 5, Cienfuegos
• Day 6, Trinidad
• Day 7, Santiago de Cuba
• Day 8, Parque Nacional Alejandro de Humboldt
• Day 9, Holguin
• Day 10, Miami |
