Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines announced that for the 2021/22 Caribbean season aboard the Braemar, the port of Havana, Cuba, will be its embarkation and disembarkation base, to enhance the destination experience for guests.
Fred. Olsen is relaunching its Caribbean itineraries for next year to showcase two types of vacation experience to its guests: those looking to refresh and recharge with some winter sunshine, and those looking to immerse themselves in the history and vibrant culture of the island they are visiting.
Clare Ward, Director of Product and Customer Service at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines said:
“Too often the Caribbean is perceived as a single destination, but it is so much more than that, with so many islands offering different, unique, and equally exceptional experiences. The Eastern Caribbean, with destinations like St. Kitts and St. Maarten, provides the perfect place for those who want to recharge and enjoy the laid-back lifestyle while escaping the cold winter temperatures back home. Guests can visit several stunning waterfalls and beaches in St. Lucia, take a tour on a lively catamaran in Grenada, and indulge their Bob Marley knowledge in Port Royal.”.
Meanwhile, the western islands offer endless opportunities to explore, immerse yourself, and learn. For example, during stopovers in Cozumel, guests can explore Mayan ruins—one of the Seven Wonders of the World—and hike through the jungle in Belize.
Using Havana, Cuba, as our new homeport allows us to truly showcase the Caribbean in all its glory. It also means we can offer Havana extensions so our guests have time to enjoy this vibrant city, with evening departures or overnight stays where possible.
Havana has always provided very good satisfaction to our passengers
Havana has always had high customer satisfaction ratings, so it's great to offer them more opportunities to experience it.”
