United Kingdom
United States
Asia Pacific
Carnival warns first cruise to Cuba could be delayed
Carnival has warned that it might have to delay the first of its Fathom cruises to Cuba in a row over whether Cuban natives will be allowed on the crossing.
Initially the cruise line banned Cuban-born travellers from booking places on the first sailing as the communist Caribbean island still doesn’t allow Cuban-born travellers to visit by sea.
However, following accusations of discrimination in the US, Carnival has since decided to accept bookings from Cubans on its first cruise to Cuba onboard the Adonia.
In a letter to Carnival employees, chief executive Arnold Donald said the~company was negotiating~with the Cuban government to change its policy.
It said that if Cuba hasn’t removed the ban by the ship’s scheduled departure date of May 1, the first sailing will be delayed.
“This issue has been a top priority for us, and our team has been working hard and continues to work hard to reach a positive outcome,” Donald said.
Linsey McNeill
Editor Linsey McNeill has been writing about travel for more than three decades. Bylines include The Times, Telegraph, Observer, Guardian and Which? plus the South China Morning Post. She also shares insider tips on thetraveljournalist.co.uk
Tony from Gatto’s Pizza on Columbus’s Unique Pizza Trail
Sophia Hyder Hock on Global Social Inclusion in Tourism
Sustainable Tourism: Don Welsh on Community Values and Global Collaboration
Jane Cunningham: Enhancing European Engagement in Tourism
Kristin Dunne: Navigating Destination Strategy
Revolutionizing Mobile Connectivity: Boris Bijlstra on HUBBY eSIM
Capturing Glasgow’s Vibrancy: An Interview with Susan Deighan, Chief Executive of Glasgow Life
Lebua Hotel & Resorts: Rajan Khurana on Hospitality and Bangkok’s Charms
Sustainable Tourism and Growth: Insights from Chiravadee Khunsub from Tourism Authority of Thailand
Revolutionizing Travel: SmartSIM USA’s Dale Takio Unveils the Power of E Sims
TravelMole Interview with Hishan Singhawansa, Deputy CEO of Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, Sri Lanka
Unveiling the Essence of Magari Tours: A Dive into Authentic Italian Experiences
EU airports bring back 100ml liquid rule
British Airways passengers endure 11-hour 'flight to nowhere'
CLIA: Anti-cruise demos could cause itinerary changes in Europe
Gatwick braces for strike
Co-pilot faints, easyJet flight issues ‘red alert’