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Cuban Cruises on Empress of the Seas

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Creator's Key Takeaways

it was life-changing too i mean i think the islands in general are really interesting but cuba in particular it just got so many things different than the rest of of the caribbean that it it was definitely it was it was it was a life-changing experience for sure

i would definitely say go uh go private operator if it's still legal there uh when when the time comes for us to get to visit there again you just really find out so much more about about the people about their lifestyle

i thought it was really good i thought it was really a good uh cute well we lived in florida for a number of years and it it was very similar flavors so i think what i was eating in florida was very authentic

you should go experience cuba uh it's definitely worth your time and it's it's different enough from the other islands then you should experience it

Creator's Tips & Advice

Go on a private tour operator in Cuba to see more of the reality of the island and its people
Exchange your American dollars to euros or Canadian dollars before arriving in Cuba to avoid penalties
Bring a certificate for any larger artwork you purchase to avoid fees when leaving customs

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Special paperwork and visa requirements for cruising to CubaRoyal Caribbean handled the visa process, charging it to the room, and it was convenient.
Currency exchange issues in CubaExchange American dollars to euros or Canadian dollars before arrival to avoid penalties.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat was it like to cruise to Cuba on the Empress of the Seas?
QWhat were the food and activities like on the Royal Caribbean ship?
QWhat did Charlene like and didn't like about cruising to Cuba?
QWhat was it like to tour Cuba?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Havana3 Happy Bacon
Top: Government-sponsored bus tour
San Fermin (San Ferminos)2 Happy Bacon
Top: Private tour with same operator
Santiago2½ Happy Bacon
Top: Private tour with same operator
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YouTube Video Description

In this video we find out what it was like to cruise to Cuba on the Empress of the Seas. Learn what it was like cruising on the Empress of the Seas. Find out what the food and activities were like on this Royal Caribbean ship. Learn what Charlene liked and didn't like about cruising to Cuba on Empress of the Seas. Listen in as she explains what it was like to tour Cuba. Find out what the food was like in there too. Charlene compares an authentic Cuban sándwich cubano to those she has tried in the United States. Find out how a Cuban government sponsored excursion compares to private Cuban excursion. Please ask your questions live in the chat, or leave them in the comments if you watch this on replay. 🎥Watch Charlene's Island Jumper Travel YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6FvQOYEkoj9ksTm0H8AFKw 🎥Watch Charlene's Empress of the Seas tour here: https://youtu.be/RHE1v0S4JCc 😜Check out Charlene's Island Jumper Travel Instagram page here: https://www.instagram.com/island_jumper_travel/ 😜Check out Charlene's Island Jumper Travel Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/islandjumper 👕Our line of merchandise has been discontinued. We hope to introduce new merchandise in the near future. Subscribe for updates. ⏰Remember to subscribe at: www.youtube.com/c/CruiseDayFun?sub_confirmation=1 💻Learn More at: https://www.CruiseDayFun.com 📬Contact us at: info@cruisedayfun.com 😜SOCIAL Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cruisedayfunvlog Facebook https://www.fb.me/cruisedayfunvlog Twitter https://www.twitter.com/@cruisedayfun 📸Photos: Charlene Gullett-Scaggs #CubanCruiseOnEmpressOfTheSeas #RememberingEmpressOfTheSeas #EmpressOfTheSeas #royalcaribbeanCubanCruise #2018Cubancruises