时间:2025-04-26 19:10:02 来源:网络整理编辑:新聞中心
When Carnival first announced it would begin cruises to Cuba on its Fathom brand, there was one hitc
When Carnival first announced it would begin cruises to Cuba on its Fathom brand, there was one hitch: Travelers who were born in Cuba would not be able to take the trip, since Cuban law bans them from entering and leaving the country by sea.
That didn't sit well with many Cuban Americans, and even lead to a lawsuit in federal court in Miami.
On Friday, however, Carnival announced that cruises to Cuba would begin May 1, as originally planned — with everyone on board who wants to go. The cruise line successfully negotiated with the Cuban government to lift the ban for travelers on commercial vessels.
SEE ALSO:Entering the Cuban time machine: An American visits the once-forbidden country"We made history in March, and we are a part of making history again today," said Carnival CEO Arnold Donald. "This is a positive outcome and we are extremely pleased. We want to extend our sincere appreciation to Cuba and to our team who worked so hard to help make this happen."
Two Cuban-American men asked a Miami federal judge earlier in the week to guarantee that Cuban exiles would not suffer discrimination on the upcoming trips, according to the Associated Press.
The men's lawyer, Tucker Ronzetti, asked the judge to rule so that the cruise line will make good on its word.
"They could change their minds in the future," Ronzetti told U.S. District Judge Marcia Cooke.
The cruises, on Fathom's 704-passenger Adonia, would be the first between the two nations in more than 50 years and are part of the thaw in relations between Washington and Havana. Yet the Cuban exile ticket dispute also shows much work is ahead in relations and business between the two former Cold War foes.
On each trip, Fathom will visit three ports in Cuba: Havana, Cienfuegos and Santiago de Cuba. Leisure tourism remains banned (until Congress acts), so the cruise is educational.
Guests can join in onboard experiences, "including Cuban- and Caribbean-inspired food and films, music and dancing," and special onboard programming ranges from "an orientation of Cuba's history, customs and culture, to geographic-inspired entertainment, to casual and fun personal enrichment activities, along with conversational Spanish lessons," according to Carnival.
The status of the lawsuit is unclear in light of Carnival’s announcement on Friday.
"We believe it is without merit given our decision earlier this week to update our booking process to accept all travelers wanting to book cruise to Cuba," a Carnival spokesperson told Mashable.
Additional reporting by the Associated Press.
Have something to add to this story? Share it in the comments.
Mom discovers security cameras hacked, kids' bedroom livestreamed2025-04-26 18:47
Airtel launches India's first payments bank2025-04-26 17:37
The best tech at CES you probably can't afford2025-04-26 17:28
New YouTube feature lets fans 'tip' creators during live streams2025-04-26 17:21
These glasses hide a fitness tracker on your face2025-04-26 17:21
Mark Hamill turns Trump's Meryl Streep tweets into a psychotic Joker monologue2025-04-26 16:53
JetBlue now has free Wi2025-04-26 16:49
McDonald's India will now serve masala dosa burger and other local food for breakfast2025-04-26 16:45
Pole vaulter claims his penis is not to blame2025-04-26 16:37
Watch Russell Westbrook commit quite possibly the funniest traveling violation in NBA history2025-04-26 16:26
Major earthquake and multiple aftershocks rock central Italy2025-04-26 19:08
Telegram claimed to be compromised in Trump leak dossier2025-04-26 18:49
What to watch in esports: $100,000 'Overwatch' tournament charges onward2025-04-26 18:46
George R. R. Martin hints at a 2017 'Winds of Winter' release date2025-04-26 18:31
Photos show the Blue Cut fire blazing a path of destruction in California2025-04-26 18:30
Now you can turn your Apple Watch into a mini retro Macintosh for $152025-04-26 17:36
Secret service guy is wondering what’s happened to his life2025-04-26 17:01
Does Donald Trump know the 'Great Wall' already exists?2025-04-26 16:27
Two states took big steps this week to get rid of the tampon tax2025-04-26 16:27
'Die Hard' director emerges from 142025-04-26 16:24