Vacations for US Citizens to Cuba
For over 50 years Cuba was pretty much off limits to US citizens thanks to a 1962 trade embargo. Then, after Barack Obama’s 2014 reestablishment of diplomatic relations with Cuba, travel restrictions loosened, and major airlines began offering direct flights from the US.
Donald Trump's administration then rolled back some of these changes making it harder for US citizens to travel to Cuba. In 2019, the US Treasury Department placed further restrictions on US citizens by halting educational 'people-to-people' chaperoned group tours run by US tour operators. Travelling to Cuba by cruise ship, private yacht and fishing vessel also became much harder for US citizens.
Commercial flights from the US continue to be permitted. Tours run by non-US holiday companies also continue to be permitted. Independent travel is also allowed as long as travellers stay in homestay accommodation - casas particulares - and support the Cuban community.
So, it’s still perfectly possible for Americans to travel to Cuba – whether travelling on a tour or independently - as long as they support the Cuban community and use a non-US tour operator. What’s more, US citizens will find a warm welcome and people keen to engage and share their stories on the street and in their own homes.
If you are worried about travelling to Cuba or just keen on finding out more information, please get in touch so we can put you in contact with one of our specialised Cuban tour operators.
Our Cuba Holidays
Cuba cultural holiday
Immerse yourself in Cuban culture on this 8 day adventure
Classic Cuba holiday, 11 days
Get into the Cuban swing over just ten days.
Cuba salsa dance holiday
Learn to salsa with the pros in Santiago de Cuba, tuition, day trips and nights out
Cycling holiday in Cuba, 7 days
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Cuba highlights holiday
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Classic Cuba cycle holiday
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Cuba highlights and beach holiday
Balance Cuba’s culture & natural beauty with sunny paradise.
Self drive Cuba family holiday
Family holiday Cuba for parents & children
Discover Cuba holiday, 15 days
Experience the real Cuba on this 15 day cultural adventure
Cuban casa holiday
Go local in Cuba staying in friendly family B&Bs throughout
Cuba tailor made tour, 8 days
Fantastic immersive 8 day trip, highlights and hidden gems
Essential Cuba tour
9 day Comfort Tour using Cuba's best private guesthouses
Cuba activity holiday
Multi-activity holiday in Cuba: Cycling, trekking, kayaking!
Active Cuba holiday
Explore Cuba's natural wonders on an outdoor adventure
Modern Cuba culture holiday, Hip Havana
Dive into the New Cuba: music, art and social enterprise
Cuba cycling tour
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Mexico & Cuba Tour
Fun, sun, history and culture in Mexico and Cuba.
Skyline Trail cycling tour in Western Cuba
Cycle the spectacular Skyline Trail through Western Cuba
Small group tour to Cuba
Discover the fascinating diversity of Cuba
Small group tour to Western Cuba
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Tailor made holiday to Western Cuba
The highlights of western Cuba
Cuba small group tour
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Discover Cuba tailor made holidays
See the historic sites and beautiful landscapes of Cuba!
Choosing your category
organised tour
Taking an organised tour
Our top Cuba Holiday
Cuba cultural holiday
Immerse yourself in Cuban culture on this 8 day adventure
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