RCI Cuba year-round

ROYAL Caribbean International has opened its first year-long program to Cuba, introducing 58 new cruises on Empress of the Seas through to Mar 2019.

The vessel will operate four- and five-night itineraries from Tampa during the northern summer, calling on Key West, Costa Maya and Cozumel, as well as Havana, on most sailings.

During the northern winter 2018/19 season, Empress of the Seas will sail from Port Everglades and continue to operate short Caribbean itineraries.

RCI arrived into Cuba last month and Michael Bayley, president and ceo, RCI said the sailings have received a “positive reaction”.