The first U.S. passenger cruise to Cuba in 50 years will happen in May
 

The first U.S. passenger cruise to Cuba in 50 years will happen in May
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Carnival Cruises an**unced Monday the first U.S. cruise to Cuba in decades will be on May 1, 2016.

The cruise company*had an**unced plans to schedule trips to Cuba last year, but has only just received permission from the Cuban government.*

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"We will be the first cruise line from the U.S. in over half a century to sail to Cuba," Carnival Corporation CEO Ar**ld Donald said. "This is a historic opportunity, and we k**w there is pent-up demand amongst Americans who want to experience Cuba."



In Cuba, the cruises will stop at three ports, in*Havana, Cienfuegos and Santiago de Cuba.*The cruises are operated under Carnival's Fathom brand, which focuses on educational and volunteering opportunities. For local activities at each port, Fathom is partnering with local entrepreneurs. Read more...


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