Ferry To Cuba???

sydeslpr · 10-28-2002

Ok, I just finished having a conversation with a friend of a friend who came back from two weeks on the Yucatan, including several days in Playa. He seemed to be well informed (basing that on what I have learned here on this board) about all things Playa. Now one of the things he told me was that there was a ferry making a run between Playa and Cuba. He did not have a lot of info as he told me his wife would not even consider such a trip. He said he had heard that when you arrive that a sheet is inserted into your passport and stamped, then removed when you leave so US customs wont be alarmed. Is there any truth to this? Has anyone made the trip? He also said that because of this run, great Cuban cigars could be gotten at the ferry dock in Playa for cheap! An added bonus! I have always wanted to see some of the historic sights in Cuba, and think this might be a heck of a side trip. But I am an American, and I dont want to do anything horrible, just visit some interesting places and meet new people. I would appreciate any info on this.... see ya all next Tuesday!!

Michael C.

Cowgirl · 10-28-2002

I have a friend who flies over there from Cancun and the paper slip in your passport trick is right on. He has done it so many times I couldn't even count. I'm a little chicken but intrigued. I've also heard mixed stories about Cuba -- my friend obviously loves it, but some work friends of mine from the UK said it was "depressing," but didn't go into details.

However a ferry I have not heard of -- looks pretty far away on the map to me. Very interesting!

dibiggs · 10-28-2002

Last summer there was a little cruise ship going from Cancun to Cuba,but you spent most of the time on the cruise & only a day in Cuba.We were invited to go but could not as we were leaving.It was suppose to be great..........It was half price then too 2 for $150,if my memory serves me right & I do have OLD TIMERS!.......di :roll:

**Anna** · 10-29-2002

dibiggs, you're right about the cruise ship. I don't know if it runs anymore, but you didn't really get to see Cuba anyway. A plane ticket is 180-200 usd from Cancun, and sometimes it includes hotel for a night or two.

I know many Americans that have gone. I know one where they did stamp the passport, so bring your driver's license as well, just in case you need to get home with that.

dibiggs · 10-29-2002

OOPS! I was going to do it this time.
But thanks for the info on the flight there,at least you get to stay there & see a bit.We are Canadians so passport no problemo......My daughter must have arrived there in PDC last night for a month.Her first time & I know she wanted to check out Cuba.........we will be there this Friday!!!!!!!!
Oh well maybe she will have everything arranged by the time we get there..LOL
Di

10-28-2002	#1 (permalink)
sydeslpr very sparkly Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ilwaco, WA Posts: 39	Ferry To Cuba??? Ok, I just finished having a conversation with a friend of a friend who came back from two weeks on the Yucatan, including several days in Playa. He seemed to be well informed (basing that on what I have learned here on this board) about all things Playa. Now one of the things he told me was that there was a ferry making a run between Playa and Cuba. He did not have a lot of info as he told me his wife would not even consider such a trip. He said he had heard that when you arrive that a sheet is inserted into your passport and stamped, then removed when you leave so US customs wont be alarmed. Is there any truth to this? Has anyone made the trip? He also said that because of this run, great Cuban cigars could be gotten at the ferry dock in Playa for cheap! An added bonus! I have always wanted to see some of the historic sights in Cuba, and think this might be a heck of a side trip. But I am an American, and I dont want to do anything horrible, just visit some interesting places and meet new people. I would appreciate any info on this.... see ya all next Tuesday!! Michael C.

10-28-2002	#3 (permalink)
dibiggs beachaholic Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 422	CUBA Last summer there was a little cruise ship going from Cancun to Cuba,but you spent most of the time on the cruise & only a day in Cuba.We were invited to go but could not as we were leaving.It was suppose to be great..........It was half price then too 2 for $150,if my memory serves me right & I do have OLD TIMERS!.......di :roll:

10-29-2002	#5 (permalink)
dibiggs beachaholic Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 422	No more cruising to Cuba? OOPS! I was going to do it this time. But thanks for the info on the flight there,at least you get to stay there & see a bit.We are Canadians so passport no problemo......My daughter must have arrived there in PDC last night for a month.Her first time & I know she wanted to check out Cuba.........we will be there this Friday!!!!!!!! Oh well maybe she will have everything arranged by the time we get there..LOL Di

10-28-2002	#2 (permalink)
Cowgirl way into it Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Texas Posts: 127	I have a friend who flies over there from Cancun and the paper slip in your passport trick is right on. He has done it so many times I couldn't even count. I'm a little chicken but intrigued. I've also heard mixed stories about Cuba -- my friend obviously loves it, but some work friends of mine from the UK said it was "depressing," but didn't go into details. However a ferry I have not heard of -- looks pretty far away on the map to me. Very interesting!

10-29-2002	#4 (permalink)
Anna top babe admin Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: after 10 wonderful years in Playa, now back in Sweden Posts: 3,074	dibiggs, you're right about the cruise ship. I don't know if it runs anymore, but you didn't really get to see Cuba anyway. A plane ticket is 180-200 usd from Cancun, and sometimes it includes hotel for a night or two. I know many Americans that have gone. I know one where they did stamp the passport, so bring your driver's license as well, just in case you need to get home with that.

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