![]() ![]() Most cruises to Cuba incorporate a port stop in Havana either for a full day or overnight so passengers can partake in at least one full-day shore excursion.Ĭienfuegos is another port of call made by some cruise lines, and in this charming waterfront city, passengers can take an excursion to the stunning El Nicho Waterfall, stroll through the swanky Punta Gorda neighborhood to take in the beautiful neoclassical buildings, or spend some time in the turquoise waters snorkeling, sailing or swimming. Typically, these shorter Cuba cruises incorporate a port of call in either Mexico or the Caribbean as well. For longer duration Cuba cruises, passengers can opt for a partial Cuba circumnavigation cruise, which make ports of call in Santiago de Cuba and Cienfuegos. If passengers are keen on doing a full Cuba circumnavigation cruise, these itineraries will sail to more remote ports of call, such as La Isla de Juventud. The best time to go on a Cuba cruise is from December to March, when the weather is delightful and rain is sparse. From May to October the temperature can reach unbearable levels, but if you can withstand the heat and humidity, try to book your Cuba cruise in July so you can be a part of the effervescent Carnival festival that occurs every year in Santiago de Cuba.Since phone calls to Cuba are often expensive the process can be extremely frustrating for those with family members there. This makes calls to Cuba from the US nearly ten times as expensive as calls to the rest of the world! History of the Problem The Cuban government controls all telecommunications which means that any international call terminating in the country is subject to a very high tax. The historical issues between the US and Cuba have long been documented and it overlaps into the telecommunications industry too. In 2000, Cuba imposed a 10% additional tax on all calls terminating in the country. US phone companies already had restrictions in place regarding how much they would pay Cuba, and had to start routing calls through third party carriers. As a result, additional costs keep mounting for calls that terminate at Cuban landline or mobile/cell phones. Over the past decade, whenever US companies have tried to negotiate reduced rates, the Cuban government has threatened to cut off telephone communication between the two countries altogether. Fortunately though, we are now witnessing political and economic inroads between them, with attempts at working to knock down trade barriers and build relations. So, while the reality is that you should remain prepared to do a little research to find out your best options, the extreme increase in prices of yesteryear seem to be on the wane. Available Options for Making Calls to Cuba Let’s look at some of your options below.
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