Statements From Cruise Line Industry Association (CLIA) & Carnival Corporation
/8 May 2019
Cruise Line Industry Association
Washington DC
Please see below for our statement:
“Cruising to Cuba falls under the ‘lawful travel exemption’ under Title III of the Helms Burton Act. Our member cruise lines have been and are now engaged in lawful travel to Cuba as expressly authorized by the United States federal government … Cruises to Cuba have delivered important social and cultural exchange between the people of the United States and the people of Cuba. They have also provided much-needed entrepreneurial opportunities that provide important economic benefit directly to the Cuban people.”
7 May 2019
Cruise Fever
Cincinnati, Ohio
Publication reported this:
From Carnival Cruise Lines: “Our cruises to Cuba are continuing as scheduled as part of our regular itineraries. We also want to share today’s statement from the Cruise Line Industry Association (CLIA). Said CLIA: “Cruising to Cuba falls under the ‘lawful travel exemption’ under Title III of the Helms Burton Act. Our member cruise lines have been and are now engaged in lawful travel to Cuba as expressly authorized by the United States federal government.”
As background, CLIA added: “Cruises to Cuba have delivered important social and cultural exchange between the people of the United States and the people of Cuba. They have also provided much-needed entrepreneurial opportunities that provide important economic benefit directly to the Cuban people.
CLIA Statement on Lawsuits Filed Under Title III of Helms Burton
May 1, 2019
Reactive Statement for Media
CLIA does not comment on matters involving litigation. For questions about a lawsuit involving a specific CLIA member, please contact that company directly.
Cruising to Cuba falls under the “lawful travel exemption” under Title III of the Helms Burton Act. Our member cruise lines have been and are now engaged in lawful travel to Cuba as expressly authorized by the United States federal government.
FAQ
How will the changes impact the cruise business?
CLIA defers to its members to speak to the real or potential business impact of public policy developments on their respective companies.
How will the Cruise Lines handle guests who have already booked cruises to Cuba?
For now, currently scheduled cruises are continuing. The Cruise Lines continue to travel to Cuba as part of their regular itineraries. If or when there are any changes to these itineraries, guests will be notified directly by their chosen Cruise Line.
Why cruises to Cuba?
Cruises to Cuba have delivered important social and cultural exchange between the people of the United States and the people of Cuba. They have also provided much needed entrepreneurial opportunities that provide important economic benefit directly to the Cuban people.
