Cuban Regulations & International Vessels

Cuban Regulations & International Vessels
  • There is no tendering to shore on the main island of Cuba unless the vessel is at a marina or harbor
  • Tendering to shore is allowed freely throughout the islands and islets in the four minor archipelagos
  • Scuba diving from an international dive center requires diving with Cuban dive masters
  • No spearfishing is allowed in Cuba
  • No submersibles or drones are allowed in Cuba
  • We can request permission for anything, and the authorities decide on a case-by-case basis.

U.S. GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS REGARDING U.S. VESSELS AND CUBA

  • In 2019, the U.S. Government imposed restrictions on:
    • US Manufactured
    • US Owned
    • US Flagged
  • Any combination of the above, are restricted by the U.S. from cruising to Cuba
  • OFAC allows for twelve categories under which Americans can legally visit Cuba without any government documentation or permission in advance on a yacht, as long as that yacht is not any of the above
  • The longstanding twelve categories of authorized Cuba travel are intact and in place since 1997
  • Licensed US tour and yacht agencies will help with all the paperwork and ensure your trip conforms to current U.S. regulations
U.S. GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS REGARDING U.S. VESSELS AND CUBA