The Holiday Dream Expands Ports of Call in Cuba

The cruise ship Holiday Dream, owned by the Spanish company Pullmantur Cruises, has included Isla de la Juventud (Isle of Youth) in its itinerary in Cuba. Punta Francés, the place where the boat will soon dock, is one of the most beautiful natural environments on the island, ideally for diving.

The first stopovers of the 39,000-ton, 1,047-passenger ship brought more than 1,000 Spanish travelers, who were enchanted by the excellent state of coral reefs, tunnels and underwater caverns near the El Colony Dive Center.

Vacationers, accompanied by relatives, spouses or groups of friends, dived in the center´s 56 dive spots. They also toured rock and beach areas and enjoyed nautical activities like catamaran rides.

The diving sites at Punta Francés are approximately 1 hour away by boat from the Colony Hotel, a quiet resort on the southern tip of Isle of Youth.