
Cuba
Discover the Cuba
Visit Before It Changes...
With the recent changes in the US government and an ever-changing legal environment, we work very closely with the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the Department of Commerce (BIS) and the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to ensure each person and vessel has complete clearance prior to leaving the United States and proper documentation for the vessel’s return to the United States.
Cuba
Discovered for the Europeans by Christopher Columbus in 1492, Cuba is an island with a rich and diverse culture and history. With influence from native peoples, Spaniards and African nations, Cuba has grown into a culturally varied island with amazing art and entertainment to go along with its astounding beauty. The many different groups and backgrounds have also contributed to a delicious cuisine that may end up being just as memorable as your time at sea.
In addition, we have agreements with Cuban marinas and governmental organizations allowing our organization the SAFE and SECURE entry and docking of our vessels, completely compliant with the Cuba Visa visitors program.
Each charter vessel will depart from our Harmony Yacht Vacations base located in beautiful Stock Island Marina Village in Key West, Florida bound for the famed Marina Hemingway located just miles from Old Havana.
Use Our Yachts
Arrange to charter a vessel within the Titus Yacht Charter's fleet designed for passage to Cuba. One of our certified captains must be with all Cuba charters or if you or another in your party that may have a certified captains license, you can submit Captain’s Resume for approval. The HYV staff will work in the development of a Cuban itinerary qualifying each person on the vessel for full legal and sanctioned travel to Cuba. In addition, HYV will work with the USCG for clearance of our vessel for passage to Cuba and return to the United States. HYV vessels will be docked at Marina Hemingway, Havana, Cuba, and can be used for accommodations throughout the stay.
- Requires one of our approved, licensed captains onboard or that charterer has an extensive sailing resume and a captain’s license.
- Provisioning and Cuba ground concierge and travel services are available
- Cuba services fee will apply
Whats Included
Our goal is simple! We provide every aspect of support for your entry into Cuba by vessel, so you can spend your time and energy meeting local Cubans, hearing their stories and enjoying a country untouched by time.
What we include:
- Vessel insurance review to make sure all non-HYV vessels are compliant with their insurance underwriter for travel within Cuban waters.
- Vessel insurance for Cuba (for HYV vessels only).
- All people process including passport and US-OFAC regulation documentation.
- Complete all forms and approval of the full USCG Cuba package including the Department of Commerce (BIS) application and the USCG application for vessel entry into Cuba and return to the US.
- Reservation of slip and coordination of vessel into Marina Hemingway.
- Develop a Cuba ground itinerary specific to goals in Cuba and one of the 12 OFAC regulations.
- Work with our US authorized Travel Services Provider (TSP) to book hotels, transportation, tours etc.
- Use of an HYV SATELLITE PHONE while gone from the US (to remain on the vessel at all times while in Cuba).
- Full information packet provided detailing daily financial needs and what to expect within Cuba.
- Detailed client briefing with Captain and HYV staff prior to leaving.