Muelle de Luz-Ferry a Regla

CA1
General sightseeing
CA Ranking: 1
Admission: n-a
Avenida del Puerto y Santa Clara, Habana Vieja
  • This tiny ferry dock takes its name from Calle Luz, a nearby street. Somewhat battered passenger ferries shuttle across the bay to and from Regla and Casablanca, every 10-15 minutes or so.

    
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