Cruises to Cuba Are Abruptly Canceled, After New Travel Ban

Norwegian said in its statement that it would share information with passengers “as soon as additional details become available.”

Royal Caribbean rerouted its Majesty of the Seas cruises, which were scheduled to arrive in Havana on Thursday and Friday. One cruise will now go to Costa Maya, Mexico, and the other will stay at sea for a day of cruising.

“All 2019 sailings on the Majesty of the Seas and Empress of the Seas will have alternative ports in the Caribbean,” Royal Caribbean said in a statement. Guests will have the option of canceling for a full refund or keeping their bookings, but going to a new destination and receiving a 50 percent refund.

When Carnival made its announcement, at least one of its ships, the Carnival Sensation, had been rerouted to Cozumel instead of Havana. It set sail from Miami on Monday. In 2016, Carnival was the first U.S. cruise company to sail to Cuba since the 1959 revolution.

“We recognize Havana is a unique destination and may have been the reason for the selection of this itinerary,” the company said on its website. Guests have been offered a $100 onboard credit and excursions in Cuba that had been paid for would be automatically refunded.

For other travelers with cruise plans through July, Carnival has issued a travel alert explaining their choices. Travelers may remain on their original cruise, which will now sail to another destination. These travelers will receive $100 onboard credit. Or they may select to travel on another cruise (receiving a $50 onboard credit) or cancel their trip and receive a full refund.