The Trump administration on Tuesday imposed new restrictions on Americans going to Cuba, banning the most common way Americans travel to the island. Nor will it allow cruises, private yachts or fishing vessels to stop in Cuba. The move left tour companies and cruise lines assessing the impact and how they might have to modify their operations in Cuba. C​ruises have become the most popular way for Americans to travel to Cuba since 2016, when President Obama reopened relations with the island. ​This year, between Jan. 1 and April 30, 142,721 Americans went to Cuba on​ cruises, ​compared to the 114,832 who ​traveled there by plane.

Source: New York Times June 04, 2019 17:03 UTC