Hap Posted March 14, 2010 #1 Share Posted March 14, 2010 We are on the Freedom of the Seas next Sunday March 21. Can someone tell me if the cabana's on Labadee are first come first serve (free) or do you have to pay for them? If you have to pay for them, can you tell me how much they are? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMom57 Posted March 14, 2010 #2 Share Posted March 14, 2010 They are only for passengers in Jr suites and above, and I believe they cost $150 for the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-52 Posted March 15, 2010 #3 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Did some searching, only came up with bit's and pieces. Looking for info on Labadee's new private beach (barefoot beach) for Suite Guests only. (?) Anyone use this beach? Pictures? Review? We will be in a GS next cruise and stopping at Labadee so info would be appreciated. Been to Labadee before, but years ago before the improvements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted March 16, 2010 #4 Share Posted March 16, 2010 They are only for passengers in Jr suites and above, and I believe they cost $150 for the day My understanding is that they are for GS and above..once again the JS's aren't "sweet" enough...:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalBaller Posted March 18, 2010 #5 Share Posted March 18, 2010 This should clear things up. Sorry its a little fuzzy, best I could do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisejunkie136 Posted March 18, 2010 #6 Share Posted March 18, 2010 We visited Labadee on the LOS two weeks ago. It was our favorite stop. The private beach is for suite guests above Junior Suite (what we had) yet if they have available unused cabanas then anyone can rent one for the day starting at $150 for the basic cabana. The ones closer to the water or bigger in size are a little more. The price includes a "floatie", the use of the cabana and a beach chair for laying out near the water. Drinks are paid for using your sign and sail card and of course a BBQ lunch was served that was very tasty. The water is amazing and the beach is sandy and beautiful. I would do it again in a heartbeat. The whole resort area is well maintained and nicely structured. You can save money by visiting the other beaches which are just as nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisejunkie136 Posted March 18, 2010 #7 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Here is a photo from the shoreline This is a view from the Cabana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeclanual Posted March 18, 2010 #8 Share Posted March 18, 2010 If you are cruising on Celebrity do you have to pay a fee to just exit the ship? when do you actually get charged? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-52 Posted March 20, 2010 #9 Share Posted March 20, 2010 We will be there in a few months, staying in a GS. I understand that if you want a cabana, you would reserve one with the Concierge before arriving at Labadee. Having not seen one, you are being asked to pay $150 before. In your opinion, is it worth it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruising castaway Posted March 23, 2010 #10 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Are there cabanas for rent on Columbus Family Beach. Will be going with whole family on August 8 Liberty of the Seas and that would be great. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMom57 Posted March 28, 2010 #11 Share Posted March 28, 2010 No cabanas at Columbus Cove (they are only on the beach that is exclusively for suite passengers) -- there is plenty of shade available, though. The beach on the other side of the peninsula is a lot more crowded, and has NO shade available. They have planted baby palm trees, so there will be shade there eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted March 28, 2010 #12 Share Posted March 28, 2010 There is no charge to leave the ship...this is part of your cruise---consider it a "sea day", but on land! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BND Posted March 28, 2010 #13 Share Posted March 28, 2010 We were just in Labadee on Thursday and loved it. We were in a GS and yes the Barefoot Beach area is only for GS and above which is where the cabanas are. And you do have to arrange it through the concierge. He had a couple still available a day or two before we got to Labadee. We were in one of the cabana's with friends and it was great having that shade. Also, there are two cabanas that are not available (over the water on stilts) due to damage from the earthquake. Also the cabanas are $150 and $175 depending on size and location. We may rent one when we go back next time in Dec 2011. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hokiefan01 Posted April 6, 2010 #14 Share Posted April 6, 2010 We were there in October and there was no charge, but I expected that to change as there were signs saying "suite guests" but not yet enforced. I am attaching pictures that we took that day and it was one of the best stops, cabanas helped. Not sure I would pay 150 for them but if you have the means they are the nicest spot on the island. http://picasaweb.google.com/cboehl11/CruiseOct0902?feat=directlink#5398950904868120930 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-52 Posted April 6, 2010 #15 Share Posted April 6, 2010 We were there in October and there was no charge, but I expected that to change as there were signs saying "suite guests" but not yet enforced. I am attaching pictures that we took that day and it was one of the best stops, cabanas helped. Not sure I would pay 150 for them but if you have the means they are the nicest spot on the island. http://picasaweb.google.com/cboehl11/CruiseOct0902?feat=directlink#5398950904868120930 Very Nice Indeed. I see you were there on the Grandeur. Not a very large ship. I imagine Labadee was not very crowded at all. We will be there on the Enchantment. Another small ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BND Posted April 6, 2010 #16 Share Posted April 6, 2010 As I said above we were there two weeks ago and suite area is enforced and cabanas are at cost. The area is monitored and everyone is greeted by staff at the entrance. No one except GS and above can get into the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin's girl Posted April 13, 2010 #17 Share Posted April 13, 2010 We will be staying in a Royal Family suite in November. Will that be "sweet enough"? The last time we went to Labadee none of this was available. I think the cabana would be a great place for the five of us to come and go from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BND Posted April 17, 2010 #18 Share Posted April 17, 2010 We will be staying in a Royal Family suite in November. Will that be "sweet enough"? The last time we went to Labadee none of this was available. I think the cabana would be a great place for the five of us to come and go from. GS and above, so yes you have access. If you want to rent a cabana, just talk to the concierge and arrange it. The nice thing is there's shade and padded chairs/loungers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Kteacher Posted April 18, 2010 #19 Share Posted April 18, 2010 thanks for the great pictures! We will be in a GS on the Enchantment in July, and I think we'll splurge on this :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byebyebeemer Posted April 18, 2010 #20 Share Posted April 18, 2010 So a question about Labadee- what's your favorite aspect of it? As compared to similar ports of call- what stands out as special about Labadee? Anything that you don't like about it, that is better elsewhere...? We're trying to decide which cruise we take, and want to know what people like about Labadee to see if it fits! thanks in advance, looking forward to hear what you like about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin's girl Posted May 2, 2010 #21 Share Posted May 2, 2010 We were there in March 2009, so it was before the pier and other new additions were finished. I was a very nice stop then, and I can't wait to see how things are now. It was a nice beach day then. The zip line is the longest over the water zip in the Caribbean and is supposed to be a lot of fun. The BBQ was good. We went to Malfini Beach in the morning and back to Labadee for the remainder of the day. The markets there are also a good place to pick up a little souvenir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BND Posted May 2, 2010 #22 Share Posted May 2, 2010 Labadee is just very relaxing. You can do absolutely nothing other than hang out at the beach all day (as we did) or take an excursion (there's a few), discover the area-we'll do that next trip. Everyone we talked to said the same thing-they wanted to do 2 days in Labadee and drop Samana, DR. It's just a beautiful location and a great place to just relax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marley Posted May 10, 2010 #23 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Hi, We were just in Labadee and had a cabana. It was fantastic! We loved the suite beach and cannot wait to go back. It was my favorite day of the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin's girl Posted May 16, 2010 #24 Share Posted May 16, 2010 Thanks Marley, this is just what I wanted to hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyrie Posted May 27, 2010 #25 Share Posted May 27, 2010 This should clear things up. Sorry its a little fuzzy, best I could do. SoCal, could you email this to me? Please let me know. Thanks, Kyrie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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