The Norwegian Sky was one of the last ships to leave Havana, and the company has since canceled all its fall Cuba sailings after the U.S. ban was announced earlier this week.
Norwegian Sky arrived in Cuba in May 2017, the line's first foray into what was then a promising Cuban cruise market. ’s first ship to sail to Cuba. On Tuesday, the Sky was one of the last ships to leave Havana, and the company has since canceled all its fall Cuba sailings after the U.S. ban was announced earlier this week.
"Sailing into the Havana Harbor today, we were welcomed by the Cuban people with open arms and excitement to share their incredible culture with our guests," President and Chief Executive Frank Del Rio said in May 2017. Since then, cruises quickly became a popular way for Americans to legally visit the island nation after decades of strict regulations, which then-President Obama loosened for some types of travel.canceled all of its Cuba sailings scheduled on the Norwegian Sky and the Norwegian Sun after Sept. 2. Automatic refunds will be applied to the passengers' form of payment, the website said.
Until then, passengers on cruises before Sept. 2 may sail a modified Caribbean itinerary and receive half off the cruise fare and half off a future cruise through Dec. 31 or cancel for a full refund.is sailing modified itineraries for now. Passengers booked for Majesty of the Seas and Empress of the Seas cruises that were supposed to visit Cuba have the option of staying with the cruise and receiving a 50% refund or canceling for a full refund.
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