Just off NCL Sky Cuba, FANTASTIC!

[victory2020]

The perfume place is about three blocks from port. Worth the walk. I think I paid about $20 CUC and $1CUC for the gift bag.

Thank you! The bottle looks big - is it under 3 oz? I will be travelling back with just carry on.

[mjcatlvr]

Under 3 oz. and wrapped well in plastic, so no leakage. Nice gift.

[Just4funn]

Question if I might. Can passengers get off the ship in Havana without being booked on a tour?

[mjcatlvr]

Question if I might. Can passengers get off the ship in Havana without being booked on a tour?

 

 

 

Yes, you can walk straight into Old Havana. No tour guide required. Go online and maybe print off a map.

 

 

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[mjcatlvr]

Both La Floradita and Sloppy Joe's are just a few blocks from port. As you are strolling there, you will be seeing beautiful Havana landmarks and also interacting with the "Locals", so I think that this would still qualify as "People to People". Both of the above mentioned establishments are very popular and very crowded. If I recall this correctly, the opening time is 1:00 and folks were lined up outside.

[Frogdogpal]

We will be going in August. Would like to purchase a bottle of rum. Will NCL confiscate and hold until we disembark. Or can we just carry on? Love your review and photos.

[mjcatlvr]

I did see folks checking in the rum that they purchased as they boarded the ship.

 

 

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[molole]

Thank you for the great review! Glad to see Cuba doing better and better. Can't wait for my turn in Cuba, which is coming up very very soon.

[ladyw]

you mentioned your son was 20, was he able to have the beer/wine since he was under 21? I thought I read that parents can sign a waiver allowing their 20 year olds to have beer/wine?

[mjcatlvr]

you mentioned your son was 20, was he able to have the beer/wine since he was under 21? I thought I read that parents can sign a waiver allowing their 20 year olds to have beer/wine?

 

 

 

Our son is in his 20's, 22 to be exact, so legal to drink. He was never asked to show ID though. Not sure about the waiver, check the NCL website.

 

 

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[jap]

just curious what the dress code is in the dining room - can ladies/men wear dress shorts???

[mjcatlvr]

Dress shorts would be just fine.

 

 

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[GreakLakes]

Thank you for the review. Very informative!

[earlbird]

Awesome pics!! Thanks for sharing:)

 

POST CRUISE TOUR.

 

This may be a longshot, but I will try. Our flight home on July 21 is not until late afternoon.

I can book a private Miami City Tour after we get off of the ship (3 1/2 - 4 hour tour) for up to four people. The price is the same, and seeing that there are just the two of us, if two more people also have a late flight, and are willing to split the cost, then we should talk.

[tennisfanusa]

Brilliant review - very well written. I felt like I was there! I never thought about a cruise to Cuba before, but now I am! :)

[brm]

Since you were there for 2 days, how did the second day work for getting off the boat. You said they collected your Visa. I assume that once you entered the country, you did not need a Visa again and it was a lot easier to get on and off the boat. Is that correct?

[Yunah]

Since you were there for 2 days, how did the second day work for getting off the boat. You said they collected your Visa. I assume that once you entered the country, you did not need a Visa again and it was a lot easier to get on and off the boat. Is that correct?

 

Yes you hand them in the first time you disembark and after that when you want to enter or exit the country you show your passport and off you go. Much quicker.

[mjcatlvr]

The second day was a breeze getting off. Just showed our stamped passport to the agent, then it looked like they compared our picture taken the day before and we were quickly let through.

 

 

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