Norwegian Cruise, Royal Caribbean to sail to Cuba

Dallas

ROYAL Caribbean Cruises Ltd and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd won Cuban government approval to begin sailing to the island, one of the most hotly anticipated new travel destinations for the industry.

Norwegian's Marina, part of its Oceania Cruises line, will sail from Miami on March 7, the company said on Wednesday. The company's two other brands, Norwegian and Regent Seven Seas, will also serve the market. Royal Caribbean said that it would announce its Florida-to-Cuba itineraries in the near future, including ones on its Azamara Club line.