We had a great cruise on Royal Caribbean's Majesty of The Seas maiden voyage to Cuba. What an incredible adventure. Havana is quaint, interesting and inviting. Yes, we were told that The bay is polluted but it is also picturesque...with so much history to learn about. There are old cars that are in great condition everywhere as well as horses and carriages. Customs was 42 stairs down to the pier from the ship, but the same 42 stairs had to be walked back up upon returning to the ship. Being that this was Majesty of The Seas maiden voyage to Cuba...there were some kinks re disembarking for sight-see but nothing too cumbersome and I have to say...to be expected under the...
Read more13.7. 1978 US endurance swimmer Walter Poenisch started his swim from Havana (Cuba) to the Florida Keys. The start was watched by than Fidel Castro. After swimming a distance of 207 Kilometers he reaches the Florida Keys after 33 hours!! He started long distance swimming only at the age of 50 and this record breaking swim at the age of 65!! (it's not too late friends!) His achievement after all was not officially recognized as he didn't have an...
Read moreWent through smoothly as long as you have your documents in order. The men loved seeing the ladies in lace stockings and mini mini skirts but they are there to do a job. Go to the money exchange windows directly in front. People complained that the exhange on the side...
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