Travel to Cuba Now Permitted by Boat

 


The White House Administration recently released new rules surrounding travel to Cuba. As a part of the new rules, persons travelling to Cuba will now be able to do so by vessel whether for hire for recreation. This puts boating on parity with other forms of transportation, which initially was restricted to air travel only.

Travellers must still follow all guidelines and travel purposes, however the announcement was a momentus step forward for the boating industry.

To read the full press release including additional details from the U.S. Department of Treasury. Questions? Contact Nicole Vasilaros at nvasilaros@nmma.org.

 

 

 

 

 

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