19th Apr 2016 09:58
LONDON (Alliance News) - Carnival PLC late Thursday said the start of its cruises to Cuba may be delayed as it continues talks with the country.
The FTSE 100 cruise operator said it is continuing talks with Cuba to allow its ships to operate in the same manner as current air charter operations, which transport Cuba-born individuals to and from Cuba.
Carnival said it has started accepting bookings on its Fathom brand from all travellers to Cuba, regardless of their country of origin, and remains set at present for its inaugural voyage on May 1.
But Carnival said that while it is optimistic Cuba will treat travellers on Fathom the same as air charters today, should this decision be delayed by Cuba, Carnival will delay the start of voyages to the country accordingly.
Carnival said it continues to hold "active discussions with Cuba, asking that travel on Fathom be on a level playing field with air charter travel to Cuba and remains confident its discussions with Cuba will result in a positive outcome for everyone who wants to travel to Cuba, including those who are Cuba-born."
"We want everyone to be able to go to Cuba with us. We remain excited about this historic opportunity to give our guests an extraordinary vacation experience in Cuba," said Carnival Chief Executive Arnold Donald.
Carnival shares were down 0.2% to 3,672.00 pence.
By Sam Unsted; [email protected]; @SamUAtAlliance
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