walkerspt Posted June 10, 2018 #1 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Hi Just booked a cruise on Regatta that has a one day stop in Havana. We are Canadians and are confused about the visa process. Does Oceania obtain the visas for Canadians as well? If not, how do we go about getting it! Is there a special form to fill out because we’re travelling from Miami, instead of a Canadian city? Many thanks for any help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted June 10, 2018 #2 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Yes the fee will be added to your invoice You still have to fill out the form OFAC requirements if you look on O website under FAQ https://www.oceaniacruises.com/faq/ Scroll down to the CUBA tab Part way down the page there is a link to the certification form follow the directions on sending to Oceania Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tansy Mews Posted June 11, 2018 #3 Share Posted June 11, 2018 I find it annoying that non-Americans have to comply with the regulations imposed on Americans.The FAQ says - Will non-U.S. guests be allowed to travel on these sailings? Yes. As with travelers from the United States, non-U.S. guests will need to certify that they are traveling under one of the approved OFAC categories, keep records of their activities (for 5 years!) and sign affidavits confirming they are doing so. I had thought it would be interesting to go on an Oceania cruise that included Cuba, but I won't bother. I am not faulting Oceania. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted June 11, 2018 #4 Share Posted June 11, 2018 I find it annoying that non-Americans have to comply with the regulations imposed on Americans.The FAQ says - Will non-U.S. guests be allowed to travel on these sailings? Yes. As with travelers from the United States, non-U.S. guests will need to certify that they are traveling under one of the approved OFAC categories, keep records of their activities (for 5 years!) and sign affidavits confirming they are doing so. I had thought it would be interesting to go on an Oceania cruise that included Cuba, but I won't bother. I am not faulting Oceania. I agree We can go on a land trip with less hassle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkerspt Posted June 11, 2018 Author #5 Share Posted June 11, 2018 Also agree but cruise is booked. We’ve actually never been to Cuba although plenty of friends have and we are looking forward to spending the day in Havana. It’s a hassle for sure but no choice if we want to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted June 11, 2018 #6 Share Posted June 11, 2018 Also agree but cruise is booked. We’ve actually never been to Cuba although plenty of friends have and we are looking forward to spending the day in Havana. It’s a hassle for sure but no choice if we want to go. Just fill in the form keep notes if you want I doubt the USA have minders following people around Many have posted they got off the ship & walked around or got tours with the locals Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitraveler Posted June 11, 2018 #7 Share Posted June 11, 2018 As an American who was just in Havana- No one asked about any form. I booked a private tour over the internet. Other than the currency exchange it was just like every other port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkerspt Posted June 14, 2018 Author #8 Share Posted June 14, 2018 What tour operator did you book with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitraveler Posted June 15, 2018 #9 Share Posted June 15, 2018 I found the tour provider thru the ports of call area of Cruise Critic. There are many suggestions and referrals there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roothy123 Posted June 15, 2018 #10 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Went with Viking Ocean. They had us fill out the form (not a big deal, and no visa required) but after that, there was no monitoring of what we did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingofcool1947 Posted June 15, 2018 #11 Share Posted June 15, 2018 (edited) HiJust booked a cruise on Regatta that has a one day stop in Havana. We are Canadians and are confused about the visa process. Does Oceania obtain the visas for Canadians as well? If not, how do we go about getting it! Is there a special form to fill out because we’re travelling from Miami, instead of a Canadian city? Many thanks for any help. Yes. We are US citizens. Oceania took care of our visa and health insurance requirements. All the necessary forms were emailed to us to complete online well before our cruise. Takes about 5 minutes to complete. No big deal. Oceania staff checked us off their list verifying that the forms were completed and on file before we were allowed to board. They will keep a record that you complied for required 5 years. At least that was true on our recent cruise to Cuba on Sirena. We had no problem walking around on our own in Santiago De Cuba, Cienfuegos, and Havana. Took seversl private tours including a fabulous 3 hour tour around Havana in a restored 50’s pink Cadillac convertible for 45 CUCS. Very safe to walk around on your own day and night. Cuban people were very friendly and welcoming to us. Enjoy your cruise. King Edited June 15, 2018 by Kingofcool1947 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted June 15, 2018 #12 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Went with Viking Ocean. They had us fill out the form (not a big deal, and no visa required) but after that, there was no monitoring of what we did. It is the US government that requires self monitoring I am sure the Cuban government could care less Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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