Montego Bay to Cuba Cruise Reviews

We have been regular cruisers for a few years now, and have sailed with most of the big operators. We are recent converts to Marella and have just enjoyed a two week trip on the Caribbean on the Discovery 2. We ...

Sail Date February 2020

Mary Kathryn

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

Great itinerary, average ship

We booked this cruise last minute via Sunwing Vacations in Canada, primarily for the itinerary - especially the 2 day stop in Havana Cuba. As well, the very good price for the cruise included flight, taxes, ...

Sail Date January 2020

Brian72813

2 Reviews Written

38 Helpful Votes

Drinking contest at sea

We are very experienced cruisers aged 67 and 68, this being our 31st cruise, however it was our first with Marella.We picked this cruise for the itinerary and strangely enough the extended port times. We came aboard ...

Sail Date January 2020

cara1981

1 Review Written

6 Helpful Votes

Good cruise - incompetent operator

As first time cruisers we were apprehensive at the point of booking as this cruise (Cuban Fusion and Pride of Panama) was costing much more than we would usually pay on a holiday but as we were travelling for a 65th ...

Sail Date January 2019

milreed21

1 Review Written

6 Helpful Votes

The best staff ever!!

This was our first cruise, we were never interested in cruising. Our reason for choosing this cruise was we were able to fly out of Toronto, Ontario (1.5hrs from home) and everything was included for a reasonable ...

Sail Date January 2019

Coljo

1 Review Written

12 Helpful Votes

Cuban fusion

Boarded ship effortlessly in Montego Bay certainly the quickest we have gone from airport to being onboard Ship staff were brilliant very friendly Disappointed with Havana stop as we arrived around 2pm and ...

Sail Date November 2018

thebeej

2 Reviews Written

14 Helpful Votes

Great fun cruise

Wanted to visit Havana and limited in choice as not a fan of MSC. Liked the Tui dreamliner flights in premium economy. Pleasantly surprised at how good the condition of this older ship was. Great staff and ...

Sail Date November 2018

jd-mac

1 Review Written

4 Helpful Votes

Excellent value

This was our first cruise on a European based cruise line as opposed to North American. We were attracted to the all inclusive and air travel options as well as the opportunity to visit Havana which was cut ...

Sail Date March 2018

foxglove

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Fun cruise but Cuba not worth the extra effort and expense.

We were planning on an extended stay in Montego Bay, Jamaica and this cruise was offered as a gift to break-up that stay. We always enjoy staying there and Doctors' Cave Beach in particular. The beach is an easy ...

Sail Date January 2018

Britboys

5 Reviews Written

26 Helpful Votes

Havana was the only Highlight

Cuban Fusion Cruise, Marella Discovery 2, January 2018 Pre-Cruise Stay. As the outbound flight was at 0915, I travelled to Gatwick Airport the night before and stayed in the Premier Inn North Terminal, which ...

Sail Date January 2018

avogel99

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Great week touring Cuba!

My family of 6 just returned yesterday from our 1 week cruise. We started our cruise in Montego Bay. The boarding process was simple and the terminal was not crowded, which we were very happy to see. By the time ...

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Sail Date January 2018

Disappoinbted

1 Review Written

5 Helpful Votes

Worst Cruise Ever

Thomson Holidays seems to be going through a period of flux. Companies in trouble often change their name to improve their fortunes, but needing to change it three times could be an indicator of a real problems. ...

Sail Date December 2017

TalonBlues

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

Amazing staff!!!

I selected this cruise because it was offered by Apple Vacations as an authorized People-to-People tour for Americans and it was a smaller ship (since I had never been on a cruise before, the idea of being on a boat ...

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Sail Date December 2017

harrynew1

1 Review Written

4 Helpful Votes

A Great Value

I chose this cruise for its itinerary which started from Montego Bay, Jamaica, and circumnavigated Cuba, stopping at Santiago de Cuba, Havana, and Cienfuegos. The ship was quite nice, well maintained. The staff ...

Sail Date December 2017

annfoxdavidson

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

A fantastic Cuba experience on a wonderful ship!

I chose this cruise because I wanted to visit multiple places in Cuba. My parents took this cruise in March, and loved it. It was my first cruise, so between that and the newness of the Cuba experience, I was not ...

Sail Date December 2017

jlticox

2 Reviews Written

11 Helpful Votes

A fantastic voyage!

Cabin 6204. We chose this cruse because we wanted to see different cities of Cuba without the hassle of travel and hotel changes. We wanted an all inclusive trip and this was perfect! And the People to People ...

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Sail Date October 2017

dudel68

1 Review Written

31 Helpful Votes

Bad Cruise to Cuba

Chose this cruise due to price and location. Had a Jr. Balcony Suite. This room had a very poor.. There was a refrigerator in the middle of the closet, thus no room to hang clothes unless they were to lean against ...

Sail Date August 2017

mcgedp

1 Review Written

28 Helpful Votes

Cuba People To People

We chose this cruise because we wanted a convenient way to see multiple cities in Cuba, not have to worry about accommodations and satisfy to OFAC requirements since we are US citizens. We were not disappointed. ...

Sail Date June 2017

Maximaalski

2 Reviews Written

11 Helpful Votes

Great staff, comfortable ship, fantastic excursions & great food & entertainment

Marella Dream

I have read positive experiences on Thomson Cruises. Now afterwards I can confirm they are correct. Thomson Dream is a great ship, fully renovated but with a beautiful interior and warm personality. The cabins were ...

Sail Date February 2017

mibenco

7 Reviews Written

27 Helpful Votes

Circumnavigating Cuba on a low-key ship with like-minded passengers

Going to Cuba has been a life-long dream of mine, which I realized this past February onboard Celestyal Crystal. I did lots of research on here which helped with my decision. I hope my long review helps some of ...

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Sail Date February 2017

Trotamundos49

1 Review Written

10 Helpful Votes

Living - Historical educational perspective of Cuba in an objective nutshell...

This objective-chronological perspective of Cuba is provided by Dr.Jorge Gonzalez Arocha, PhD , Havana University. Professor Arocha covered all important ports of call providing historical, cultural and ...

Sail Date April 2017

Susquehanna303

2 Reviews Written

21 Helpful Votes

Fantastic Cuba Introduction

Picked this cruise as it is the only itinerary that circles Cuba and makes 3 major port stops: Santiago, two full days and overnight in Havana, and Cienfuego. Originally, the itinerary included Maria Gouda but that ...

Sail Date March 2017

kconrad2k

1 Review Written

Cuba Cruising Silver Linings

My husband and I jumped at a last minute opportunity to join George Mason University’s week-long cultural cruise around Cuba in January. We joined approximately 500 other passengers who boarded the Celestyal ...

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Sail Date January 2017

bideford29

2 Reviews Written

4 Helpful Votes

Felt like Benidorm at Sea

Marella Dream