By
Rebecca Gibson |
Cuba Cruise made its European debut on 6 March during ITB, the world's largest travel show in Berlin, Germany.
The company, which will operate in partnership with Louis Cruises, offers passengers the opportunity to visit Cuba’s six UNESCO world heritage sites, four national parks and preserves, as well as its famous beaches and colonial cities.
The line’s 25,611gt ship, Louis Cristal, will embark on its first cruise season on 16 December and will be departing from both Havana, Cuba and Montego Bay, Jamaica, until 31 March 2014. The vessel will offer seven-night cruises and will be calling at six ports.
“It is exciting to offer something truly unique to the travel market and Cuba Cruise is certainly the only offering of its kind,” said Cuba Cruise president Dugald Wells. “We provide the best of both worlds to our guests – a top-notch all-inclusive cruise experience and the type of in-the-know exploration of Cuba’s remarkable sights, sounds, flavours and history that is usually reserved for locals.”
Louis Cristal offers 480 staterooms and suites, lounges and restaurants, casino and open promenades, as well as an internet corner, wifi and a roaming GSM mobile phone service. Each cruise will feature Cuban cuisine and traditional entertainment from local musicians and dancers.