Ocean Dancer Posted September 29, 2017 #1 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Cuba may be in jeopardy. I just heard on National news that the American Embassy is being evacuated. They think there may be some sonic device making people sick. It is not known who is up to this, or if there are any more in Cuba. Americans have been warned NOT to travel to Cuba. Don't know what the cruise lines will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winddawn Posted September 29, 2017 #2 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Sounds like you got it right. Travel to Cuba is not a good idea right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poz222 Posted September 29, 2017 #3 Share Posted September 29, 2017 There are travel warnings for May destinations (Mexico, Nassau, Jamaica) so I don't anticipate the cruise lines will cancel. I am on the Paradise leaving Thursday so I hope they don't. These sonic "attacks" were targeted at embassy personnel over a long period of exposure... I'm not nervous as no "tourists" were targeted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joepeka Posted September 29, 2017 #4 Share Posted September 29, 2017 (edited) There are travel warnings for May destinations (Mexico, Nassau, Jamaica) so I don't anticipate the cruise lines will cancel. I am on the Paradise leaving Thursday so I hope they don't. These sonic "attacks" were targeted at embassy personnel over a long period of exposure... I'm not nervous as no "tourists" were targeted. The State Department's travel warning (updated today) indicates it's not just the U.S. Embassy that's been targeted, it's also hotels frequented by U.S. visitors: https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings/cuba-travel-warning.html So.... I certainly would not want to be visiting there right now. Edited September 29, 2017 by joepeka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winddawn Posted September 29, 2017 #5 Share Posted September 29, 2017 The U.S State Department has just issued a travel warning urging Americans not to travel to Cuba. I guess if you want to live on the edge..... I'd enjoy reading about your travels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Dancer Posted September 29, 2017 Author #6 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Thanks for the link Joe Pos, the cruise lines will have a meeting to decide what to do. This will not be your decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joepeka Posted September 29, 2017 #7 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Thanks for the link Joe Pos, the cruise lines will have a meeting to decide what to do. This will not be your decision. (y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliair Posted September 30, 2017 #8 Share Posted September 30, 2017 (y) I'm with you Joe. Even cruising to Cabo is becoming more and more dangerous and it was once one of our favorite ports. Seems as though our only cruising choices have now dwindled down to Hawaii, Alaska or New England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted September 30, 2017 #9 Share Posted September 30, 2017 The State Department's travel warning (updated today) indicates it's not just the U.S. Embassy that's been targeted, it's also hotels frequented by U.S. visitors: https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings/cuba-travel-warning.html So.... I certainly would not want to be visiting there right now. Thanks for posting this update. Our good friends had their land trip next month (with independent) to Cuba cancelled today. Now, I understand why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffatsea Posted September 30, 2017 #10 Share Posted September 30, 2017 The travel warning is about the US Embassy and hotels . Most cruisers stay on ships and not in hotels there so not sure if cruises would be canceled at all? You do know that folks from the rest of the world have been going to Cuba safely for years and years and continue to visit there so not sure what this is all about. Until we know more I'd not worry about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted September 30, 2017 #11 Share Posted September 30, 2017 The travel warning is about the US Embassy and hotels .Most cruisers stay on ships and not in hotels there so not sure if cruises would be canceled at all? You do know that folks from the rest of the world have been going to Cuba safely for years and years and continue to visit there so not sure what this is all about. Until we know more I'd not worry about it. Sounds like someone is targeting Americans. Would not go there now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted September 30, 2017 #12 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Wow trouble everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoDidly Posted September 30, 2017 #13 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Hell, your not going to have to go to Cuba for that. Most of those systems are free and real here in the states. :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poz222 Posted September 30, 2017 #14 Share Posted September 30, 2017 I'm scheduled to go on the 5th (Thursday) and personally I'm no at all concerned... all the targets worked at the Embassy (they family effected was staying at the hotel and was Embassy staff... I think the whole dire warnings are waaayyy overblown.... however, with that being said, I know many are now frightened by this so they should be given the option to cancel... but without any evidence that tourists visiting were in any way targeted, I think it is just silly.... but IF CCL does allow for cancellations, I am hoping for a less crowded ship (which I will be going regardless) ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted September 30, 2017 #15 Share Posted September 30, 2017 The State Department's travel warning (updated today) indicates it's not just the U.S. Embassy that's been targeted, it's also hotels frequented by U.S. visitors: https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings/cuba-travel-warning.html So.... I certainly would not want to be visiting there right now. Such a big risk to take, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted September 30, 2017 #16 Share Posted September 30, 2017 I'm scheduled to go on the 5th (Thursday) and personally I'm no at all concerned... all the targets worked at the Embassy (they family effected was staying at the hotel and was Embassy staff... I think the whole dire warnings are waaayyy overblown.... however, with that being said, I know many are now frightened by this so they should be given the option to cancel... but without any evidence that tourists visiting were in any way targeted, I think it is just silly.... but IF CCL does allow for cancellations, I am hoping for a less crowded ship (which I will be going regardless) ... Your choice of course but until more info comes out would be very hesitant to go. Life is too short to put yourself in situations like this. Just saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted September 30, 2017 #17 Share Posted September 30, 2017 If you are staying there overnight in a hotel, then you should worry. People going to Cuba via a cruise ship will just be touring for a few hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWolver672 Posted September 30, 2017 #18 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Just saw on the Weather Channel that there is a tropical storm brewing for next week that's headed for Cuba so it looks like we may be diverted to another island instead of Cuba for our Oct 9th cruise anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poz222 Posted September 30, 2017 #19 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Mods, not sure why moved? Seems to be a relevant and news making topic that many are awaiting info on for their immediate cruise planning. The place where it was moved is not easily located... I would guess if people don't find this thread, there will be several new ones popping up as info is given? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusin5252 Posted September 30, 2017 #20 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Sounds like someone is targeting Americans. Would not go there now. Actually Americans are not the only ones. The Canadian diplomats have also had these problems and I think there was one other country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisefanatic71 Posted September 30, 2017 #21 Share Posted September 30, 2017 I was just in Cuba this past weekend on the Paradise. We walked all over Havana and never had any issues while there. We enjoyed it and would love to go back. As always when in a foreign country be diligent and aware of your surroundings and you should be just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaveitallbehind Posted September 30, 2017 #22 Share Posted September 30, 2017 (edited) I'm with you Joe. Even cruising to Cabo is becoming more and more dangerous and it was once one of our favorite ports. Seems as though our only cruising choices have now dwindled down to Hawaii, Alaska or New England. So all of the Caribbean is out of the question now? Wow! Bet most of those islands not affected by the recent storms would be surprised to hear that! How about the Mediterranean, or Europe, or Asia, or Australia - are they off the list too? Opps, almost forgot that trouble spot Bermuda! :rolleyes: Edited September 30, 2017 by leaveitallbehind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisemom42 Posted September 30, 2017 #23 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Your choice of course but until more info comes out would be very hesitant to go. Life is too short to put yourself in situations like this. Or you could look at it another way: life's too short to worry about things that have a very small chance of affecting me. If I stay at home waiting for the "perfect moment" to travel, I may never leave home -- and that would be a shame. On my deathbed I'd rather be thinking "Boy, I'm glad I took the chance to visit X," not "I really regret never taking the chance to visit X." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaveitallbehind Posted September 30, 2017 #24 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Or you could look at it another way: life's too short to worry about things that have a very small chance of affecting me. If I stay at home waiting for the "perfect moment" to travel, I may never leave home -- and that would be a shame. On my deathbed I'd rather be thinking "Boy, I'm glad I took the chance to visit X," not "I really regret never taking the chance to visit X." Well said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsrdsrdsr Posted September 30, 2017 #25 Share Posted September 30, 2017 If the US government has issued warnings not to go, then surely the cruise companies won't go. Insurance and litigation reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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