Transat Holidays adds Cuba Cruise to its product line-up

Montreal, August 16, 2011

Transat Holidays is pleased to announce the addition of Cuba Cruise to its line of cruise products. Featured in a 4-page colour brochure available today, the package includes a roundtrip flight to Varadero, an all Cuba 7 day cruise aboard the Cuba Cristal, roundtrip transfers from Varadero to Havana as well as pre and/or post hotel accommodation. Clients can choose from 12 hotels in Varadero and 4 in Havana.

With sailings starting on December 4, 2011, Cuba Cruise combines the advantages of a beach resort with the excitement of a cruise ship. Passengers taking a Cuba Cruise will enjoy food supplied from Canada.  Wine, mainly French with some Canadian selections, along with Canadian premium brand and Cuban domestic brand beers are available at an additional cost. The cruise also provides Cuban entertainment, a casino, Internet service and Canadian currency on board.

This program is available with flights from Montreal, Toronto, Thunder Bay, Ottawa, Hamilton, Quebec City, Halifax, Edmonton, Calgary, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Regina and Saskatoon.

Authentic Cuban Adventure – Ports of Call

Sunday: Havana
Monday: Cayo Guillermo
Tuesday: Bahia de Nipe
Wednesday: Santiago de Cuba
Thursday: Cayo los Caguamas
Friday: Cienfuegos and Trinidad
Saturday: Isla de la Juventud
Sunday: Havana

“With Cuba Cruise, we provide our clients with an opportunity to experience Cuba’s diversity like never before. It’s the most comprehensive way to discover the country’s history, natural beauty, culture and hospitality. While on board, all will enjoy the food, entertainment and comfort proudly offered by the Cuba Cristal”, adds Peter Ouellette, Managing Director, Cruises at Transat Tours Canada.

About Transat Holidays

Year-round, Transat Holidays provides its customers across Canada with a full range of holiday products. It offers sun vacations, with a choice of more than 140 hotels, mainly in the Caribbean, Mexico and Florida, along with an impressive array of flights, packages and tours to some 30 European destinations. Transat Holidays also offers more than 100 cruises all around the world.