Cuban Travel Agencies Offer More Nautical Activities

Travel agencies in Cuba are implementing more programs to meet the increasing demands of those who want to sail along Cuban waters, as recreational nautical activities in Cuba are attracting a growing number of foreign tourists. The island’s nautical flagship club is also celebrating its 25th anniversary.

The Ernest Hemingway International Club will turn 25 years on May 21, 2017, contributing, too, diplomatic efforts in favor of travels, peace, tolerance and understanding.

Commodore Jose Miguel Diaz Escrich, who is in charge of promoting the seafaring tradition of friendship and good will, has headed the Club, with headquarters in the Hemingway Marina, in western Havana, since 1992.

The Club organizes regattas, exhibitions, exchanges, competitions and other events that not only involve diplomats, business people and visitors, but also a young generation of sailing enthusiasts, for example.

The Cuban tourist group Gaviota runs one-third of the country’s hotel capacity (62,000 rooms), it operates 35 modern catamarans, and 225,000 travelers participate in its nautical activities on 22 fishing boats and 10 diving boats.