Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is close to winning permission to operate cruises to Cuba.

CEO Frank Del Rio told a press conference: "I'm literally waiting for the phone to ring to get the final, final approval from the Cuban government," according to Cruise Critic.

Two ships from the Oceania brand are being lined up for the cruises. One could be operational by the end of the year, with another added in 2017.

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