Celestyal Cruises today announced that it is returning to Cuba on October 20th, 2017 for its 5th year of winter deployment presenting the line's unmatched, all-inclusive, seven-day circumnavigation of one of the world’s most beautiful island nations will continue to operate following the enduring interest of travelers from all over the world.

Recent incidents exclusively involving U.S. and Canadian diplomats, as reported in media, are entirely unrelated to tourism and currently under investigation by the governments of Cuba, the USA and Canada. Safety and security at sea and on land are our highest priorities at Celestyal Cruises, and the company is pleased to be able to maintain its impeccable standards while providing our passengers with authentic lifetime experiences on one of the great gems of the Caribbean.

The visa-issuing process for passengers remains unchanged, and Celestyal Cruises continue to offer a People-to-People itinerary that meets current U.S. legal requirements for a full-time program of educational and cultural exchange activities on-board and ashore. None of the company's local service providers, including shore excursion programs, are military owned or operated. For traveler convenience Celestyal Cruises offers embarkation in Montego Bay, Jamaica or Havana, Cuba.  In addition to an overnight in Havana (two full days), the cruise line's program features one day visits to Cienfuegos, known as the pearl of the south, Santiago de Cuba and Montego Bay, Jamaica.

Post Hurricane Irma, Cuba is quickly returning to normal. There is no damage to any port facility and all cruise operations in Cuba are running smoothly.  Cuba's ministry of tourism has confirmed that tourist facilities were largely back to normal just one week after Irma. Celestyal Cruises also received confirmation from local agents that there will be no change to the line's shore excursion operation.  In short, none of the tourist sites that are part of Celestyal’s itinerary have been affected.

Celestyal Cruises is delighted to provide travelers from all over the world the best way to see the highlights of Cuba while enjoying the cozy comfort and genuine hospitality of their “home away from home,” on board the lovely Celestyal Crystal.

For more information, please visit our website: www.celestyalcruises.com or call (855) 364-4999.  For reservations please contact your travel professional.