I have wanted to visit Cuba ever since I became a travel consultant in 2000. As I’ve mentioned several times before, I’m not a beach and water person so visiting the beaches of Varadero wasn’t appealing. I want to see Trinidad, Santiago de Cuba, and other places that let me see their culture and view their local customs.

Until now, getting around Cuba hasn’t been that easy but this winter Transat Holidays and Cuba Cruise are introducing a circumnavigation cruise that will go all the way around the island offering the best of both worlds – beach and culture!

Starting and ending in Havana, the cruise sails every Sunday from December 4, 2011 to March 11, 2012. Cruise fares start at $585 per person based on double occupancy and include your 7 nights accommodation, full meals and snacks daily, supervised children’s program for ages 4-12, daily and evening entertainment programs, and use of the fitness center. Airfare and taxes are additional. Most cabins will hold up to 3 or 4 people with some taking as many as 5.


To see the itinerary, click here.