{"id":4679,"date":"2018-04-16T08:38:09","date_gmt":"2018-04-16T13:38:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/?p=4679"},"modified":"2018-04-16T08:38:09","modified_gmt":"2018-04-16T13:38:09","slug":"carnival-adds-more-cuba-cruises","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/?p=4679","title":{"rendered":"Carnival Adds More Cuba Cruises"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/?attachment_id=2003\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2003\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2003\" src=\"http:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/CarnivalNews-300x138.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/CarnivalNews-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/CarnivalNews.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We haven&#8217;t even arrived at Cruise360 yet and the updates are already starting. This is great news for those who want to check out this mysterious destination.<br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/carnival\">CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE<\/a> ADDS 20 CRUISES TO CUBA FROM TAMPA ABOARD CARNIVAL PARADISE IN 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Follows Recently Announced Series of 17 Cuba Voyages Aboard Carnival Sensation from Miami in 2019-20<\/p>\n<p>Carnival Cruise Line has announced the addition of another 20 voyages to Cuba aboard Carnival Paradise from Tampa in 2019, complementing the 11 cruises to the island taking place aboard the vessel through next year.<\/p>\n<p>The new voyages aboard Carnival Paradise are in addition to the 17 recently announced Cuba cruises aboard Carnival Sensation departing from Miami in 2019, indicating that more and more travelers view cruising as a great way to experience the destination.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur Cuba cruises have been met with phenomenal guest response since we began sailing to the island last year and we\u2019re thrilled to add yet another 20 voyages to this fascinating and sought-after destination,\u201d said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line.<\/p>\n<p>The newly added five-day voyages on Carnival Paradise will depart Tampa on Saturdays and feature a day-long or a full day and overnight call in the Cuban capital of Havana, along with stops at tropical destinations Key West and Cozumel.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Carnival Paradise\u2019s new Cuba cruise schedule includes:<br \/>\n10, five-day cruises overnighting in Havana with a visit to Key West \u2013 departing March 2, April 13, May 25, June 22, July 6, Aug. 3 and 17, Sept. 14 and 28 and Oct. 26, 2019;<\/li>\n<li>Six, five-day voyages featuring a day-long call in Havana and a visit to Cozumel \u2013 departure dates include Jan. 5, March 16, May 11, Aug. 31, Nov. 9 and Dec. 7, 2019;<\/li>\n<li>Four, five-day sailings featuring day-long calls to Havana, Key West and Cozumel \u2013 departing Feb. 16, June 8, July 20 and Oct. 12, 2019.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Guests sailing on Carnival\u2019s Cuba cruises can select from nearly 20 different shore excursion experiences that showcase the island\u2019s vibrant culture, majestic beauty and centuries-old architectural landmarks. A variety of Cuban-themed activities and entertainment, including the sizzling Amor Cubano: A Caribbean Dance Romance Playlist Productions show, Havana-inspired deck parties, trivia contests and salsa lessons, are also offered. There\u2019s also an onboard Cuba expert who discusses the country\u2019s rich history and culture.<\/p>\n<p>Carnival Paradise completed an extensive, multi-million-dollar refurbishment last month that added a spectacular water park, 38 new cabins, 98 balconies to existing staterooms, and an a host of exciting food and beverage concepts. New spaces include Guy\u2019s Burger Joint developed in tandem with Food Network star Guy Fieri, the poolside RedFrog Rum Bar and BlueIguana Tequila Bar, the BlueIguana Cantina Mexican eatery, a new Camp Ocean marine-themed play area, a nine-hole miniature golf course, a Pixels-branded digital photo platform and enhanced retail offerings including boutiques from Pandora and Guess.<\/p>\n<p>The visits to Havana comply with regulations of the U.S. Department of Treasury that permit travel operators to transport approved travelers to Cuba to engage in activities as defined by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of Foreign Assets Control. Carnival\u2019s shore excursions meet all U.S. government regulations and provide a convenient means for complying with the people-to-people requirements of cruises to Cuba.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We haven&#8217;t even arrived at Cruise360 yet and the updates are already starting. 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