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.

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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.

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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

Rastreo de buques, rutas y datos marítimos

Las herramientas gratuitas del sector, centradas en Cuba's ports. Sigue los barcos por AIS en vivo, consulta la carta náutica y los registros portuarios oficiales — cada una abre en una pestaña nueva.

🚢 Rastreo de buques en vivo (AIS)

⚓ Registros y datos portuarios

Rutas y conexiones

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

Recursos de terceros, gratuitos, tal como los usa el sector marítimo. CubaAtlas no aloja ni rebautiza estos datos; enlazamos a la fuente real.

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.