This Is Us
Embark on a journey that transcends the ordinary and captures the essence of Cuba’s hidden treasures.
Welcome to CubaPlus Travel, and get ready to embark on an exhilarating adventure beyond conventional Cuba travel. With CubaPlus Travel, you’ll discover the unseen and embrace the unexpected! Our Passion for Cuba fuels a commitment to explore the archipelago’s unique culture, history, nature, and beauty, beyond the beaten path of all-inclusive resorts and traditional tourism, through a personal and intimate journey through Cuba and meaningful encounters with the Cuban people.
Our mission is to provide exceptional travel services that create seamless, enjoyable, and life-changing adventures. Designed for the spirited souls, the young at heart, and those hungry for self-discovery, we craft sustainable tours and experiences that reveal the true essence of Cuba. Our founder and team are Cuban, based in Cuba, and have experienced every adventure firsthand. Join us as we redefine travel for the daring, inviting you to embark on the journey of a lifetime.
Nathali was born in British Columbia, Canada to a Cuban mother and Canadian/Italian father and soon afterwards moved to Havana. She attended an international school, leading her to earn a bachelor’s degree in Communications from the University of Havana. Nathali’s calling went beyond simply communicating to bridging the gap between visitors and the authentic beauty of her homeland. Nathali set out to create a travel company that would change the way people experience her beloved country. Under the mentorship of Maria Romeu, a stalwart in the travel and yachting industry, Nathali honed her skills and deepened her understanding of the unique intricacies of Cuba’s tourism landscape. Nathali revived a family business, CubaPlus Travel, with the determination to create experiences that will showcase Cuba’s beauty and forge meaningful connections between its visitors and the island’s rich culture.
Maria was born in Cuba and raised in the US in a boating family. Maria most recently was a founding partner of Cuba Luxury Expeditions 2020-2024, and its COO. She currently lives in Havana and holds US and Cuban dual citizenship. Maria was the founder of Cuba VIP Yachts (2015) and Concierge Cuba (2018). Prior to becoming the top Cuba yacht agent, she was a Chief Stewardess and Mega Yacht chef, and Assistant GM of Miami Beach Marina. Before pursuing a career in the Cuba travel and yachting industry, Maria was a PR & Marketing executive in the international advertising, media and entertainment industries with a special focus on Cuban music, film and cultural products worldwide for three decades. As Senior Travel Consultant to CubaPlus Travel, Maria shares decades of experience and local knowledge about Cuban culture, history, nature and the extensive marine protected areas of Cuba to assist in designing unique experiences and continue yacht agent services through CubaPlus Travel.
is committed to supporting individuals, projects and organizations that promote the conservation of Cuba’s delicate natural environment and perpetuate Cuban culture through education and community programs. Each of your adventures contributes a small portion of the profit to these extraordinary efforts by talented and committed individuals under the most difficult of circumstances. Community projects in Cuba are fully self-funded and embrace every aspect of Cuban culture, community and environment. With each group of visitors we discover more of these relentless individuals and further our commitment to support them.