The National Directorate of the Reservation Services Company VIAJERO reported the commercial procedures related to the ferry Perseverancia, which will resume navigation between Nueva Gerona and Batabanó starting this Monday, December 2. According to Minister Eduardo Rodríguez Dávila, departures will take place on alternate days, as long as hydrometeorological conditions allow.
Procedures in Nueva Gerona
The following cases will be prioritized:
- Passengers with international tickets.
- People with social or medical emergencies.
- Travelers with connections to other provinces, whose tickets may expire. This includes bus and train connections scheduled for the night of Monday the 2nd, Tuesday the 3rd, and the morning of Wednesday the 4th.
- Passengers for November 21 and 23.
The commercial area of VIAJERO has already managed the delayed tickets up to the 21st. Those who could not travel will be able to request a full refund of the ticket price.
Schedules in Nueva Gerona:
- The buses to Batabanó will depart from the towns at 2:00 a.m.
- The check will be carried out between 2:00 and 4:30 a.m.
- The ferry departure is scheduled for 7:00 a.m.
Procedures in Havana
In Havana, passengers stranded with tickets for November 25, 27, and 29 will be assisted.
Schedules in Havana:
- Check-in from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m.
- Departure to the Isle of Youth at 4:00 p.m.
Waiting lists and luggage
Passengers on waiting lists will be attended to at the Agency on 26 and Zoológico, according to availability. In Batabanó, residents of the province of Mayabeque will be given priority.
The Last Minute Agency on the Island does not yet schedule waiting lists. In addition, the shipping company VIAMAR reports that excess luggage will not be allowed. Each passenger may carry 20 kilos free of charge, with an additional charge of 15 pesos for each extra kilo up to a maximum of 20 additional kilos.
Scheduled sales for December and January
Ticket sales for Monday, December 2 include:
- Train departure to Santiago de Cuba on Tuesday, December 31, and the return from Bayamo-Manzanillo.
- Salida del tren hacia Holguín el miércoles 1 de enero y el regreso desde Guantánamo.
- Ómnibus con todos los destinos para el 31 de diciembre y el 1 de enero de 2025.