Norled has approached the City of Key West to get docking times in their "Ferry terminal"
 
"The connection can only be started with good and prompt support both from the City of Key West and the Federal government in upgrading the terminal with efficient passport and customs facilities for international traffic," says Kjell Ove Hatlem, Norled's Project Manager for International Transport, who also is in dialogue with relevant authorities in Havana to get the necessary green lights on the Cuban side.
 
"International connections like this are part of Norled's strategy to leverage on our long experience to expand into new markets. The potential Key West - Havana excursion is in competition with attractive alternatives we discuss in some other countries," adds Mr. Engelsen.
 
Norled expects such a day cruise to be attractive for many of the 3 million overnight visitors and 0.6 million day trippers to the Keys each year, and also contribute to increased interest for Key West to the benefits of hotels, restaurants and other businesses in the city.
 
The crossing would take 3 hours.
 
If the new US president and Congress decide to lift the embargo, a report from International Trade Commission of the US, indicates that 1.5-3.5 million would travel from USA to Cuba annually.
 
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