Things I learned from my day in Cuba today

[sr5242]

1. The visa I paid $60 for from cubacenter worked a-ok. I did not need to buy a visa from rccl or Cuban health insurance

 

2. Was in the lounge an hour early and was off ship and had money changed by 830 am

 

3. Bring a poncho. It rained ALL day heavy

 

4. Def get multiple prices on souvenirs. One vendor wanted 12 cuc for a piece but another further down took 8

 

5. No one blinked at the 3 bottles of rum and 2 bags of coffee I dragged back on board

 

6. You get what you pay for with tours

I went with Havana journeys as they had good reviews and were $100 vs 130 Blexie and 160 classic cars

My driver and guide spent most of their time talking to each other not me. And they used every stop as a chance to slip away for who knows what. I had to track them down after every stop

 

7. Def glad this was only a one day stop

I think I saw everything I needed to see in 6 hours

 

 

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[Biker19]

6. You get what you pay for with tours

I went with Havana journeys as they had good reviews and were $100 vs 130 Blexie and 160 classic cars

My driver and guide spent most of their time talking to each other not me. And they used every stop as a chance to slip away for who knows what. I had to track them down after every stop

 

7. Def glad this was only a one day stop

I think I saw everything I needed to see in 6 hours

6. A higher price does not guarantee a better experience.

7. That could be said about other Caribbean port stops.

[Merion_Mom]

I am sorry that your birthday cruise is not going the way that you hoped.

 

[LMaxwell]

Did you walk the side streets where the cafes, artists, musicians are, see the square, go into the hotels meant for the Europeans with $$$$$, the marketplace, etc? The port area is a beautiful old city caked in grime and soot. Very interesting and unique place.

[cb at sea]

You're in a potential hurricane....yes, it rains!

[ssb]

1. The visa I paid $60 for from cubacenter worked a-ok. I did not need to buy a visa from rccl or Cuban health insurance. 

 

Tell us more please . Like where . Internet I guess . Thanks 

Edited October 21, 2018 by ssb

[JaniceB]

Thanks for sharing your experience