06/22/2026
Attention, passport holders:
Tomorrow we make our next Ports of Call stop as we steam into Havana, Cuba.
For much of the first half of the 20th century, Havana was one of the most glamorous destinations in the world. Americans flocked there aboard steamships and Pan Am Clippers seeking sunshine, music, nightlife, casinos, rum, and a culture unlike anything they could find at home. Writers, musicians, movie stars, and adventurers all passed through Havana's grand hotels, waterfront bars, and bustling plazas. It was a city where Caribbean rhythms, Spanish influences, and American tourism collided to create something entirely unique.
For our Cuban stop, however, we're skipping the tourist hotels and diving much deeper into the island's history.
This week we're serving the Saoco, one of Cuba's oldest and simplest rum drinks. Long before Daiquiris and Mojitos became internationally famous, Cubans were cooling off with this humble combination of white rum, fresh coconut water, and lime. Popular among farmers and laborers working under the Caribbean sun, the Saoco is a perfect example of Cuban drinking culture at its best: fresh ingredients, local rum, and absolutely no unnecessary fuss.
Simple. Refreshing. Authentic.
Exactly the sort of drink you'd want waiting for you after stepping off a ship in Havana Harbor.
Your passport stamp awaits tomorrow.
