What are Cuba's ports of entry for vessels?

Cuba clears vessels at designated ports and marinas — Marina Hemingway (Havana), Cienfuegos, Santiago de Cuba, Varadero and others. Each has its own role and location; browse the Cuban ports directory to pick the right entry point for your voyage or cargo.

What is Cuba's maritime single window?

Since 1 January 2024, FAL Convention parties must submit ship, crew, passenger and cargo information through a single electronic window that coordinates customs, immigration, health, agriculture and port authorities — one submission instead of separate filings to each agency.

Do private boats and commercial cargo follow the same process?

No. Private vessels clear as travellers with a vessel, while commercial cargo follows port-agent and manifest procedures. U.S.-linked vessels also need separate U.S. Commerce (BIS) authorization to export the vessel to Cuba. Build the roadmap that matches your case.

Maritime & port formalities

Since 1 January 2024, FAL Convention parties must use a maritime single window for ship, crew, passenger and cargo information — coordinating customs, immigration, health, agriculture and port authorities. Private vessels and commercial cargo follow different paths; U.S.-linked vessels need separate Commerce (BIS) authorization to export the vessel to Cuba.

Private vessel roadmap →Commercial cargo roadmap →

Official sources

OFAC — 12 authorized travel categories; tourism not authorized✓ · verified 2026-07-20 · volatile
OFAC/BIS — vessels to Cuba need separate Commerce authorization✓ · verified 2026-07-20 · volatile
OFAC — 180-day rule for vessels entering U.S. ports after Cuba · verified 2026-07-20 · volatile
OFAC — 2026 additional Cuba-related sanctions program · verified 2026-07-20 · volatile
OFAC — travel insurance for authorized/exempt travel · verified 2026-07-20 · periodic
OFAC — 5-year recordkeeping for carriers/travel providers · verified 2026-07-20 · periodic
OFAC — restricted entities / accommodations · verified 2026-07-20 · volatile
CBP — Cuban alcohol & tobacco not allowed as accompanied baggage✓ · verified 2026-07-20 · periodic
CBP — many ordinary items are prohibited/restricted · verified 2026-07-20 · stable
CBP — pleasure-boat departure & return reporting · verified 2026-07-20 · stable
IMO FAL — maritime single window mandatory (Jan 1, 2024)✓ · verified 2026-07-20 · stable

Live vessel tracking, routes & maritime data

The free, industry-standard tools, focused on Cuba's ports. Follow ships by live AIS, read the nautical chart and the official port registers — each opens in a new tab.

🚢 Live vessel tracking (AIS)

⚓ Port registers & data

Routes & connections

Port of Antilla Port of Cienfuegos Port of Guantánamo Port of Havana Port of Mariel Port of Matanzas Port of Moa Port of Nuevitas

Free third-party resources, as used across the maritime industry. CubaAtlas neither hosts nor rebrands this data — we link the real source.

Frequently asked questions

What are Cuba's ports of entry for vessels?: Cuba clears vessels at designated ports and marinas — Marina Hemingway (Havana), Cienfuegos, Santiago de Cuba, Varadero and others. Each has its own role and location; browse the Cuban ports directory to pick the right entry point for your voyage or cargo.
What is Cuba's maritime single window?: Since 1 January 2024, FAL Convention parties must submit ship, crew, passenger and cargo information through a single electronic window that coordinates customs, immigration, health, agriculture and port authorities — one submission instead of separate filings to each agency.
Do private boats and commercial cargo follow the same process?: No. Private vessels clear as travellers with a vessel, while commercial cargo follows port-agent and manifest procedures. U.S.-linked vessels also need separate U.S. Commerce (BIS) authorization to export the vessel to Cuba. Build the roadmap that matches your case.