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CHECKLIST For more information, visit LoyalToYouAlways.com/JourneyToCuba ©2018 Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Ships’ registry: The Bahamas. 18061652 • 7/31/2018 Before your clients set sail for Cuba, ask yourself, "Did I remind my client to"... Pack Your Passport — You’ll need your actual passport book, valid for at least six months after your trip. Passport cards, birth certificates and driver’s licenses are not acceptable forms of identification for travel to Cuba. Be Aware of the Cuba Visa — You’ll also need a Cuban visa. Royal Caribbean can facilitate your Cuban visa at the embarkation terminal for a cost of $75 per person, which will be charged to your onboard account on Day 1 of the cruise. If you are a non-U.S. citizen or were born in Cuba, check out our detailed FAQs. Complete a Travel Certification Document — You’ll have to fill out a Travel Certification document before sailing to Cuba. Each traveler should bring two printed, completed copies to the port — you'll need them during the embarkation process. Review the General License Requirements — There are 12 authorized categories of travel to Cuba that are allowed under a general license. Booking a Shore Excursion meets one of them. Make sure you comply with at least one of the categories. Select Shore Excursions — All daytime tours offered by Royal Caribbean are designed to meet the requirements of permitted travel authorized by the U.S. government. Shore excursions have limited availability and must be reserved up to 48 hours prior to sailing through Cruise Planner at www.RoyalCaribbean.com/CruisePlanner. Note: you can also purchase excursions from third party tour operators, as long as those vendors comply with U.S. requirements. Pack for the Climate — Cuba’s climate is warm and tropical. Stick to lightweight clothing options and comfortable walking shoes. And be sure to bring a hat and plenty of sunscreen. Prepare for Banking Restrictions — Most credit cards won’t work in Cuba and most business transactions are cash-only. There are two local currencies — the Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC) and the Cuban Peso (CUP.) The CUC is the currency designated for visitors. You can exchange small U.S. bills at the cruise terminal, in banks and exchange offices (called CADECAs), and in hotels. Keep the Essentials On Hand — Whenever ashore in Cuba, you should always carry your Passport, Cuban visa, SeaPass cruise card and cash. Also, keep in mind that not all restrooms have toilet paper, so bring your own tissues just in case. Contact Your Mobile Phone Company — Check with your mobile carrier about coverage in Cuba. Internet most likely won’t be available once you’re ashore, but both our ships offer high-speed internet access, even while docked.

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For more information, v is it LoyalToYouAlways.com/JourneyToCuba

For more information, v is it LoyalToYouAlways.com/JourneyToCubaLoyalToYouAlways.com/JourneyToCuba

©2018 Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Ships’ registry: The Bahamas. 18061652 • 7/31/2018

Before your clients set sail for Cuba, ask yourself, "Did I remind my client to"...

Pack Your Passport — You’ll need your actual passport book, valid for at least six months after your trip. Passport cards, birth certificates and

driver’s licenses are not acceptable forms of identification for travel to Cuba.

Be Aware of the Cuba Visa — You’ll also need a Cuban visa. Royal Caribbean can facilitate your Cuban visa at the embarkation terminal for a

cost of $75 per person, which will be charged to your onboard account on Day 1 of the cruise. If you are a non-U.S. citizen or were born in Cuba,

check out our detailed FAQs.

Complete a Travel Certification Document — You’ll have to fill out a Travel Certification document before sailing to Cuba. Each traveler should

bring two printed, completed copies to the port — you'll need them during the embarkation process.

Review the General License Requirements — There are 12 authorized categories of travel to Cuba that are allowed under a general license.

Booking a Shore Excursion meets one of them. Make sure you comply with at least one of the categories.

Select Shore Excursions — All daytime tours offered by Royal Caribbean are designed to meet the requirements of permitted travel authorized by

the U.S. government. Shore excursions have limited availability and must be reserved up to 48 hours prior to sailing through Cruise Planner at

www.RoyalCaribbean.com/CruisePlanner. Note: you can also purchase excursions from third party tour operators, as long as those vendors

comply with U.S. requirements.

Pack for the Climate — Cuba’s climate is warm and tropical. Stick to lightweight clothing options and comfortable walking shoes. And be sure to

bring a hat and plenty of sunscreen.

Prepare for Banking Restrictions — Most credit cards won’t work in Cuba and most business transactions are cash-only. There are two local

currencies — the Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC) and the Cuban Peso (CUP.) The CUC is the currency designated for visitors. You can exchange small

U.S. bills at the cruise terminal, in banks and exchange offices (called CADECAs), and in hotels.

Keep the Essentials On Hand — Whenever ashore in Cuba, you should always carry your Passport, Cuban visa, SeaPass cruise card and cash. Also,

keep in mind that not all restrooms have toilet paper, so bring your own tissues just in case.

Contact Your Mobile Phone Company — Check with your mobile carrier about coverage in Cuba. Internet most likely won’t be available once you’re

ashore, but both our ships offer high-speed internet access, even while docked.