Carnival Paradise: Our Entire Journey

Originally presented in parts, here we have our complete visit to Cuba with Carnival Cruise Line aboard Carnival Paradise, sailing from the Port of Tampa.  Along the way, we explored a number of topics related to the mechanics of visiting Read More …

Carnival Paradise Cuba Cruise: Your Guide To Our Journey

Nearing the end of this year’s Cuba sailing season, it’s our turn to explore the once off-limits Caribbean destination.  Sailing a Carnival Paradise Cuba cruise from the Port of Tampa, we’ll document the experience every step of the way, sharing Read More …

Paradise To Paradise: Let’s Take A Look

Last year, Carnival Corporation’s Fathom brand was the first cruise line to establish a presence in Cuba.  In the process,  Social Impact Travel opened the door to the island nation in a people-to-people sort of way.  To culturally focused travelers, Fathom got Read More …

Cuba Proving Popular: Carnival Provides More

Following strong response to its first-ever cruises to Cuba announced earlier this year, Carnival Cruise Line has added five more voyages featuring extended calls in Havana in 2018.  The new voyages include three five-day cruises to Havana and Cozumel or Key West Read More …

Fathom This: The Carnival Paradise Cuba Story

This week saw Carnival Paradise begin the first of a dozen four- and five-day sailings to Cuba from Port Tampa Bay.  Kicking off the new Cuba series in their trademarked ‘Fun’ way, Carnival Cruise Line hosted an event at the Read More …

Holland America Premium Cuba Experience Begins Now

One by one, cruise lines continue to add stops in Cuba to the standard Caribbean fare, answering the call of travelers for something different.  In December, we can add one more option to the list as Holland America Line sets in motion series Read More …