Major Cruise Lines Are On The Hook After SCOTUS Rules They Illegally Used Cuban Port Seized Under Castro

May 21, 2026 · 4:52 PM UTC ·4 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 25 views

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The Supreme Court ruled that major cruise lines must pay fines for using Cuban ports seized under Fidel Castro's regime. The ruling supports the Havana Docks Corporation's claim for compensation after the cruise lines transported passengers without compensating the American owners. This decision follows a history of legal disputes regarding property rights and compensation related to the Cuban government’s confiscation of U.S. properties.

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▪The Supreme Court ruled 8-1 in favor of the Havana Docks Corporation.
▪Major cruise lines owe $110 million each for using the docks without compensation.
▪The Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act allows U.S. citizens to seek compensation for confiscated property.

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Business Major Cruise Lines Are On The Hook After SCOTUS Rules They Illegally Used Cuban Port Seized Under Castro (Photo credit ADALBERTO ROQUE/AFP via Getty Images) Derek VanBuskirk Reporter May 21, 2026 12:52 PM ET May 21, 2026 12:52 PM ET Derek VanBuskirk Reporter Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); The Supreme Court of the United States ruled 8-1 on Thursday in favor of the Havana Docks Corporation, leaving major cruise lines responsible for paying millions…

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