grest Posted June 17, 2018 #1 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Going on the Paradise in January. Looking for recommendations for shore excursions for those who have been. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyMac72 Posted June 17, 2018 #2 Share Posted June 17, 2018 I haven't been yet (cruise to Cuba is not until March) but over at the Cuba page, there are good sized threads about private excursions that people have really enjoyed. Like Blexie and HavanaCar. You might want to check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djptcp Posted June 17, 2018 #3 Share Posted June 17, 2018 We did the Overnight Havana cruise on the Paradise in May and would recommend the Hemingway excursion. It goes out into the countryside so you can get a feeling of the overwhelming poverty in Cuba. It was interesting and meets the requirement for the People to People rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imagine17 Posted June 18, 2018 #4 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Most important thing- don't do any cruise excursions. They are wayyyy overpriced and too sterile. Support the Cuban People by doing private tours instead. I've used several different local tour companies in Havana over multiple trips. My favorite was I Love Cuba Photo Tours. They really go above and beyond, and will customize any type of tour/day you want (no pre-set itineraries you have to choose from). They are also photographers, and are the #1 local tour company on TripAdvisor for a reason. You can find them by name on Facebook or email the owner Yosel at yoselvazquez@yahoo.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grest Posted June 19, 2018 Author #5 Share Posted June 19, 2018 thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esanders64 Posted June 19, 2018 #6 Share Posted June 19, 2018 I echo the comments in favor of local tour companies. We used FerTours when in Cuba last summer, and completely recommend them. They offer multiple tours and are willing to customize for your schedule. If your day allows, make sure to have them reserve a lunch for you at one of the many local palador restaurants in Havana. I wrote a separate review of our excursion in the Cuba board. Enjoy! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belkin Posted September 1, 2018 #7 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Another vote for I Love Cuba Photo Tours, Yosel will not disappoint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathy49 Posted September 2, 2018 #8 Share Posted September 2, 2018 another vote for Yosel...he is getting so popular so book early. He and his guides are the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken076 Posted September 6, 2018 #9 Share Posted September 6, 2018 We did the Overnight Havana cruise on the Paradise in May and would recommend the Hemingway excursion. It goes out into the countryside so you can get a feeling of the overwhelming poverty in Cuba. It was interesting and meets the requirement for the People to People rules. Any chance you could scan and post your FunTimes from the May cruise? Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KTutor Posted September 7, 2018 #10 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Looking for any recommendations Last minute cruise. Ken and Kristen.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepbestonships Posted September 8, 2018 #11 Share Posted September 8, 2018 I used Blexie tours and was very happy. 130CUC for 6 hours with a guide and driver (part of the tour is walking, but we had a driver for almost the whole day). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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