Cruise Ships in Cuba? Stay Tuned.

Up until now, most cruise ships have been prohibited from sailing into Cuba ports, with the exception of British and German ones. With the recent thaw in Cuba-United States relations, this might change. While a full lifting of the travel embargo for Americans is making its way through both houses of the U.S. Congress, cruise lines no doubt are making plans in the event restrictions are lifted. Cuba is new, it's big, and there is room for ports all around the island. Cruise ships only need to find a safe place near shore to drop anchor, and they can jettison a flotilla of passengers in lifeboats to shore. With a potential infusion of tourism dollars from 1.5 million tourists each year, a lot is at stake for both sides. Stay tuned.