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Casa Particular: Home stay or Bed & Breakfast in Cuba
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Prices in USD
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New from Nov. 01: you can stay 90 days on the tourist card
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Cruise trip from Havana to Jamaica
...or from Montego Bay to Cuba
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7-Days trips
Six caribbean cities visited
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Enrich your travel experience. Cruise!
Cruise vessel: Cristal
Jump the ship in Havana and go to Jamaica.
Vist six ports on this seven-day trip.
The cost? The Top-Price for Top-Class hovers around $1500.00, but there are
plenty of less expensive fares to book.
Click for the
departure schedule (pdf)
to plan your trip.
Opening offer:
Book a cruise and HolaCuba will extend your reservation in
Casa Particular by one day per cruise passenger
(A family of three gets their casa extended by three days)
This offer expires on May 31st, 2014
 What are the cabins like?
- All cabins are equipped with air conditioning, shower (the two "SI"
Imperial Suites have bathtub too), WC, TV, telephone and hair dryer.
- In most cabins the two lower beds may be turned into a matrimonial one.
- Six cat. "XB" cabins on the Deck 5 are suitable for wheelchairs.
- In Suites and in cat. "XF" the 3rd person sleeps on a sofa bed; in all other
categories -where applicable- third and fourth persons sleep on berths.
- The cabins of categories "XE", "XD" & "XC" that can sleep 5 persons, have 2
lower beds, 2 upper beds and 1 sofa bed.
- PLEASE NOTE:
Deck Plans and stateroom layouts are given purely as a guide. Size and layout
may vary within the same category and may be subject to change.
What will I find on board?
- Louis-Cristal features an array of amenities with all the comforts of an upscale vessel,
spacious staterooms and suites, elegant lounges and restaurants, internet corner
and open promenades.
- 9 passenger decks, 1200 passengers in 480 staterooms (10 with balcony)
- 3 Restaurants - 4 Bars/Lounges and Disco
- Monte Carlo Casino, Internet Corner, 2 conference rooms, photo gallery,
Duty Free & Travel shops
- Fully air-conditioned, stabilizers, telephone, fax, satellite telephone,
physician on board.
- Swimming pool, whirlpool bath, fitness centre,
beauty salon, spa & massage.
What will I see beside the ship?
City excursions you can book on your trip
- Havana (Monday)
- Holguin (Wednesday)
- Santiago de Cuba (Thursday)
- Montego Bay (Jamaica)
(Friday)
- Cienfuegos (Saturday)
- Punta Frances (Sunday)
... and this was also of interest to other guests:
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Accommodations
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Bars and Lounges
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Casino
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Clothing
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Currency Exchange
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Dining
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Food Onboard
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Kids
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Medical Centre
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On-board Activities
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Passenger Services
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Public rooms
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Ship details
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Shopping
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Shore Excursions
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Smoking policy
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Special Diet
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Special needs
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Special Occasions
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Staying in Touch
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Cuba is a very proud nation and especially proud of its culture and country.
This is a Cuban's Cuba and let us make it yours.
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Food Onboard - Canadian
Food is of vital importance to the quality of the experience and Cuba Cruise has
gone to great lengths to offer something
no other Cuban vacation can offer.
Much of the cuisine onboard will be sourced
and fresh from Canada - weekly! The menu will be a decidedly
Canadian/Continental affair with enough of a Cuban influence to remind everyone
that they are on holiday.
Canadian Beer & Beef
Most importantly to some of our passengers - world famous Canadian
beer will be available in all beverage packages and Canadian beef will be
on the menu.
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Ship Details
The Cristal is a modern, recently refurbished, medium sized cruise liner
with a decidedly yacht like, luxurious look and feel.
Cristal features an array of amenities with
all the comforts of an upscale vessel, spacious staterooms and suites, elegant
lounges and restaurants, internet corner and open promenades.
9 passenger decks, 1200 passengers in 480 staterooms (10 with balcony)
3 Restaurants - 4 Bars/Lounges and
Disco
Monte Carlo Casino, Internet Corner,
2 conference rooms, photo gallery, Duty Free & Travel shops, swimming
pool, whirlpool bath, fitness centre, beauty salon, spa & massage.
Fully air-conditioned, stabilizers, telephone, fax, satellite telephone,
physician on board.
Length: 162 m
GRT: 25,611
Flag: Malta
All 480 staterooms are equipped with
shower, private WC, wash basin,
telephone, hairdryer & TV.
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Public rooms
On the board of Louis Cristal you will enjoy the delicious variety at the Alberta Prime
Steakhouse or dine more formally in the elegant La Scala and Caruso Restaurants.
Enjoy the sun and sea breeze at Riviera pool bar, sip your favourite drink at
Romeo & Juliet Bar and have lots of fun in the Metropolitan Show Lounge and
Stars Lounge & Disco with a fantastic view of the starlit night and the endless
ocean. Other facilities feature the Canada Sports Bar, Monte Carlo casino,
Internet Corner, 2 conference rooms, photo gallery, Duty Free & Travel Value
shops, swimming pool, whirlpool bath, fitness centre, beauty salon, spa & massage.
The vessel is fully air-conditioned, has stabilizers, telephone, fax, satellite
telephone and physician on board.
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Staying in Touch
All staterooms have telephones that allow ship-to-shore direct dialing. The
Internet Corner offers terminals which may be used for web browsing and email
access, as well as WIFI access. Fees apply to internet and ship to shore calling
(approximately $3.50/min for telephone and $21.00/hour for internet).
The ship is also equipped with GSM connectivity for mobile phones at
extra charge.
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Currency Exchange and Onboard Purchases
All onboard currency will be in Canadian dollars. All purchases will be charged to
the client's bill in Canadian dollars.
Accounts may be paid in cash (CAD and USD accepted) or by credit card (Visa,
Mastercard or American Express).
Cuba Cruise employs a convenient cashless system (Casino excepted) that
uses personal magnetic swipe cards.
These purchases will be added to your stateroom account and an itemized
statement will be delivered prior to disembarkation. A Credit Card is required
for payment to be registered.
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Dining
Selected food will be imported freshly from Canada with a Canadian and
Continental menu featuring local and culturally important Cuban dishes. The
Cristal offers 3 dining areas for your enjoyment. Passengers can enjoy more
formal dining at the elegant La Scala and Caruso Restaurants or the variety of the
buffet at the Alberta Prime Steakhouse. B- buffet; L - buffet or seated; D -
seated, two seatings; also afternoon tea served daily
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Special Needs Dining
Special dietary needs can be accommodated but must be
requested/submitted at least 21 days prior to sailing and must be confirmed
with the maitre d' on the day of embarkation.
Coffee and tea is included at all times during the sailing.
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Bars and Lounges
Bar and beverage packages are available to purchase at the passenger Services/Pursers' Office
or can be purchased at time of booking. Passengers can enjoy the Riviera pool
bar, Romeo & Juliet Bar, Metropolitan Show Lounge and Stars Lounge & Disco.
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Casino
The Monte Carlo Casino will be available to passengers 21 years of age or older
at time of sailing and only open while the ship is under sail - not in port.
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Cuba Cruise Kids
Fully supervised daytime children's programs for children 4 years of age to 12 is included.
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Shore Excursions
A wide range of excursions have been designed specifically for Cuba Cruise by
our Cuban and Jamaican partners. These are authentic and sometimes exclusive
tour excursions that serve to highlight the diverse culture, history and
geography of our destinations. Passengers can review and purchase
shore excursions on-board from the Pursers' office.
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Medical Centre
Medical Services are provided onboard the Cristal as a convenience to
passengers. There is a charge for services and/or medications provided onboard.
The Cristal is equipped with a modern infirmary - physician and nursing staff.
Travel Medical insurance is required at time of booking.
All travelers require comprehensive travel insurance covering medical expenses
before entering Cuba. All passengers will be required to present proof of valid
medical insurance before boarding the ship. For further details; contact your
travel agent or the Cuban Consulate Website for appropriate coverage.
Pregnant Women/Infants
Pregnant women are only allowed to sail if pregnant for 27 weeks or less at time
of disembarkation. Infants under the age of 1 year old at time of disembarkation
are not allowed to sail.
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Accommodations
All rooms feature nightly turn-down, shower, WC, wash basin, telephone, hairdryer & TV.
110/220-volt outlets and standard North American plug fittings (2 flat prong).
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Special Needs
Cuba Cruise welcomes our guests with special needs and will make every effort
to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities. To ensure we meet your
needs, please provide, in detail any disability, medical or mental condition,
which may require or make advisable special accommodations, or the use of
specialized equipment or medical treatment while onboard. We require
this information no less than 21 days prior to departure to make the
necessary arrangements.
Guests in wheelchairs are advised to travel with someone who is able to offer
support onboard and ashore. Some ports require a tender to go ashore and may
preclude guests using wheelchairs from leaving the vessel. The final decision rests
with the ships Master and is binding.
Guests are strongly encouraged to bring along their own wheelchair for safety
and comfort reasons. Cuba Cruise will have some wheelchairs available in
limited numbers and on a first-come first-served basis.
While every effort has been made to accommodate wheelchair access - some
rooms are considered non-wheelchair accessible. These rooms have risers and
narrow doors. Please check with us or your travel agent before booking.
For additional information and accessibility please contact:
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Special Occasions
Every Cuba Cruise is a special occasion!
But, for those guests with birthdays,
honeymoons, anniversaries or weddings
that would like to celebrate during the
cruise - Wedding and Special Occasion
packages are available.
Please call our Events Specialists to begin planning and for details.
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Smoking Policy
Smoking is allowed only in designated areas. All other smoking indoors is
prohibited. While outdoors, passengers can smoke in designated areas only.
Smoking in Cuba is generally allowed in all outdoor venues and even most
restaurants. Please exercise respectfor your fellow visitors.
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Clothing
Guests should dress as they would for any other stylish land-based resort.
Smart Casual is the order of the day with light pants, sportswear, shorts
and fashionable workout gear are all acceptable attire.
While in common areas inside, hallways, restaurants and bars, guests are required
to have shoes or sandals and shirts or appropriate covering for their upper
bodies. Of course when you are on-deck, by the pool, sun deck or Riviera bar,
swim-suits are the norm.
During the Captains dinner it is suggested that guests dress appropriately
- collared shirts and long pants are required.
While ashore, you may visit religious or
other important cultural sites. Clothing requirements vary so be prepared to cover up if necessary.
Cuba Cruise travels to all parts of Cuba but one thing remains - the weather is
usually warm and sunny. Bring a hat, sunglasses, light shirt, sandals and plenty
of sunscreen.
Laundry / Valet Services
Onboard laundry and dry cleaning
service is available at extra charge.
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On-board Activities
- Internet Corner
- 2 conference rooms
- Photo gallery
- Duty Free & Travel Value shops
- Swimming pool
- Whirlpool bath
- Fitness centre
- Beauty salon
- Spa & massage
- Entertainment
The Metropolitan Show Lounge will offer
nightly shows with a decidedly Cuban
flair. Our version of the famous Tropicana
night club act along with the lush, soulful
sounds of old Havana in the essence of
" The Buena Vista Social Club" among
others will form the basis of the
entertainment. Cuban musicians and
entertainers will ensure an authentic
Cuban experience.
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Passenger Services
This is the place to ask questions, check in or check out and to take care of your
cruise business while onboard. Passengers can cash travelers checks, buy stamps
and settle shipboard accounts conveniently from this location.
Important Contact Information
Online Check-in
All guests must check-in online no later than 72 hours prior to sailing. They can
do this by using the unique booking number that they received at time
of initial booking and payment. Go to www.yourcubacruise.com and
select the Passenger Area button.
Important Passenger Information
It is essential for free travel to Cuba and Jamaica that all information on
passenger passports be up-to-date and valid at time of sailing. This information
must also match the information supplied at time of booking. Passengers
may be refused entry to Cuba or Jamaica or denied boarding if there is any
discrepancy. Please double check all information and expiry dates in advance.
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Important Contact Information
Online Check-in
All guests must check-in online no later than 72 hours prior to sailing. They can
do this by using the unique booking number that they received at time
of initial booking and payment. Go to www.yourcubacruise.com and
select the Passenger Area button.
Important Passenger Information
It is essential for free travel to Cuba and Jamaica that all information on
passenger passports be up-to-date and valid at time of sailing. This information
must also match the information supplied at time of booking. Passengers
may be refused entry to Cuba or Jamaica or denied boarding if there is any
discrepancy. Please double check all information and expiry dates in advance.
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