If you want to discover Cuba, take a cruise with departure from Havana aboard of the MSC Cruises. It is a perfect way to see a beauty and diversity of Cuba, visit other Caribbean countries, enjoy travel experience, take time out from your busy everyday life, relax and rejuvenate.
MSC Cruises offers a variety of shore excursions. You will have opportunity to spend time on white sand beaches, take a cultural & historical tours, taste Cuban cuisine, visit museums, walk on the streets of old Havana, watch musical performance, and much more.
MSC Cruises
The first MSC Cruises ship Opera departed from Havana on December 22, 2015 and visited Jamaica, the Cayman Islands and Mexico. The cruise company offered 16 Caribbean cruises. Due to huge demand for this cruise, second MSC ship Armonia will start sailing from Havana in November 2016 for the winter 2016-2017 season, offering 8 day cruises visiting:
MSC Cruises
The first MSC Cruises ship Opera departed from Havana on December 22, 2015 and visited Jamaica, the Cayman Islands and Mexico. The cruise company offered 16 Caribbean cruises. Due to huge demand for this cruise, second MSC ship Armonia will start sailing from Havana in November 2016 for the winter 2016-2017 season, offering 8 day cruises visiting:
- Montego Bay (Jamaica), Georgetown (Cayman Islands), and Cozumel (Mexico) or
- Roatan (Honduras), Belize City (Belize), Costa Maya (Mexico) and Isla de La Juventus (Cuba).
MSC Opera is a 2150 - passenger ship. The ship was upgraded in 2015. During the refurbishment, new spacious staterooms with balconies and 319 sq. m (3434 sq. ft) common space were added, expanded restaurant and buffet areas. There are 1071 cabins in 5 different categories of staterooms from 13 to 27 sq.m (140 sq.ft – 290 sq.ft) on the ship. Dining is available in 2 restaurants, grill/pizzeria, and buffet. Also, there are 6 bars, pub, and lounge. MSC Opera’s facilities include jogging tracks, spa, solarium, 2 swimming pools, 2 hot tubs, gym, sauna, mini-golf, theater, casino, virtual arcade, shopping area, beauty salon, and internet center. The ship is accessible for passengers with special needs. MSC Opera offers 5 fully equipped handicap cabins available for passengers in a wheelchair. Restaurants, elevators, and staterooms have Braille on their signatures for passengers with low vision. Amplifiers and special devices that can change an alarm from an audio alert to light and vibration are available for guests with hearing impairment. Special dietary food can be ordered at restaurants.
MSC Armonia is a mid-sized ship. The last refurbishment was done in 2014-2015. Maximum capacity 2679 passengers. There are 976 staterooms in 5 categories, 4 restaurants, 10 bars and lounges, disco & cabaret, casino, Internet cafe, walking track, beauty and medical spa, gym, sport center, 2 swimming pools, 2 whirlpools, solarium, sun deck, shopping area, library, and 4 handicap staterooms to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities. 5 kids' & teen clubs, video games arcade, Baby Care program and private Kids Around the Clock baby sitter make MSC Armonia a perfect option for family cruise vacation.
MSC Cruises offers inclusive Experiences (additional services). It allows guests, cruising on board of Opera and Armonia, to choose from 4 Experience packages and customize their holiday experience, based on their preferences and benefits included into each Experience.
Experience packages:
There are numerous options for cruising available with the Thomson Cruises, Celestyal Crystal, Saga Cruises, Noble Caledonia, Star Clipper, Fathom, Hapag-Lloyd, Sea Cloud Cruises, Fred. Olsen Cruise Line, and Ponanat Yacht Cruises and Expeditions. They are offering a wide range of cruises from/to Cuba. Royal Caribbean Cruises and Pearl Seas Cruises are waiting for permissions from the Cuban government to start sailing to Cuba.
Choose the ship that suits you and satisfy your needs. Combine your cruise journey with a stay in one of an all-inclusive resorts before or after your cruise and get unforgettable experience and truly relaxing holidays in Cuba.
Bon voyage!
MSC Cruises offers inclusive Experiences (additional services). It allows guests, cruising on board of Opera and Armonia, to choose from 4 Experience packages and customize their holiday experience, based on their preferences and benefits included into each Experience.
Experience packages:
- Bella – designed for a pleasant stay on the board and add additional onboard services.
- Fantastica – gives guests greater comfort options and flexibility.
- Aurea - offers all-inclusive comfort for the guests staying in suites and balcony staterooms.
- Wellness – gives guest wellness at its best (available only for 2017 cruises).
There are numerous options for cruising available with the Thomson Cruises, Celestyal Crystal, Saga Cruises, Noble Caledonia, Star Clipper, Fathom, Hapag-Lloyd, Sea Cloud Cruises, Fred. Olsen Cruise Line, and Ponanat Yacht Cruises and Expeditions. They are offering a wide range of cruises from/to Cuba. Royal Caribbean Cruises and Pearl Seas Cruises are waiting for permissions from the Cuban government to start sailing to Cuba.
Choose the ship that suits you and satisfy your needs. Combine your cruise journey with a stay in one of an all-inclusive resorts before or after your cruise and get unforgettable experience and truly relaxing holidays in Cuba.
Bon voyage!
