tasbm1 Posted April 22, 2012 #1 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Just booked a cruise that will stop at Labadee. The last time we were there was about 5 years ago and we loved it for its peaceful, gorgeous beach. Has it changed much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen s Posted April 22, 2012 #2 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Just booked a cruise that will stop at Labadee. The last time we were there was about 5 years ago and we loved it for its peaceful, gorgeous beach. Has it changed much? It's changed quite a bit. Here's a recent map: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted April 22, 2012 #3 Share Posted April 22, 2012 There are many changes. First of all a pier has been built so there is no more tendering. An Alpine coaster has been built as well as a zip line that runs out over the Dragon's Breath Beach area. The vendors' area is greatly expanded. And Cabanas have been built by Barefoot Beach which is now a walled off compound for suite guests and those passengers who rent the cabanas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPCRUISER2 Posted April 22, 2012 #4 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Awesome! Zip lined for the first time last tuesday! Would recomend it. You can't believe your are at the same place. It has changed alot, for the better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty G Posted April 22, 2012 #5 Share Posted April 22, 2012 There are many changes. First of all a pier has been built so there is no more tendering. An Alpine coaster has been built as well as a zip line that runs out over the Dragon's Breath Beach area. The vendors' area is greatly expanded. And Cabanas have been built by Barefoot Beach which is now a walled off compound for suite guests and those passengers who rent the cabanas. There are cabanas at Nellie's Beach now which are available to all guests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted April 22, 2012 #6 Share Posted April 22, 2012 There are cabanas at Nellie's Beach now which are available to all guests. Yes, I saw that there were new cabanas under construction when we were there in March. RCI must be making a lot of money off off the cabanas with all of the building that they are doing. I wonder when they will break ground on the condo high rise?:eek::D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar*Magnolia Posted April 22, 2012 #7 Share Posted April 22, 2012 The zip line was awesome! Love the addition. Also love the fact that you do not have to tender anymore! It felt more commercial to us, but the benefits definitely outweigh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristi_k1052 Posted April 22, 2012 #8 Share Posted April 22, 2012 I love, love, love Labadee. The changes have made it better. The first time we went we had to tender and the sand was rocky when we tried to get in the water. The next time we went we docked, hammocks were everywhere and the sand was smooth. We haven't been since they built the huts, but they look fantastic. Labadee is one of my most favorite spots for a relaxing day on a raft in the ocean. I can't wait to go again. But if you are looking for a tour or an adventure it's not really that kind of port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrn2cruise Posted April 22, 2012 #9 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Want to do the next cruise at Labadee! I think my DS and DH will love it. We did Coco Cay. Seems to me that Labadee is has more to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckiStac13*Majesty* Posted April 22, 2012 #10 Share Posted April 22, 2012 It definitely has a different feel to it after the changes. It's still one of my favorite places because of the beauty of it, but the place looks completely different. I barely recognized it when I was there in March. Still has the gorgeous water, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SewMuch Posted April 22, 2012 #11 Share Posted April 22, 2012 No kids, not renting a cabana, not going to zipline, not going to ride the coaster, not going to shop. So which beach would be the best one to hang out at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zales Posted April 22, 2012 #12 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Does anyone know how much the cabanas are, and do you think it is worth it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckiStac13*Majesty* Posted April 22, 2012 #13 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Does anyone know how much the cabanas are, and do you think it is worth it? Start at $150-200. You can put your name on a list to reserve one on Barefoot beach if you're in a suite or if you're diamond-plus. Otherwise you can reserve one online for Nellie's Beach. Depends what you're looking for...I had one in march on barefoot(over the water so it was $200) and thought it was well worth it, but not sure the ones on Nellies would be... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckiStac13*Majesty* Posted April 22, 2012 #14 Share Posted April 22, 2012 No kids, not renting a cabana, not going to zipline, not going to ride the coaster, not going to shop. So which beach would be the best one to hang out at? Probably Nellie's beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zales Posted April 22, 2012 #15 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Funny, I was just about to ask U if the ones on Nellie's beach were nice and also overlook the water. Also, what is in the Cabana, and won't you spend most of your time on the beach and not in the Cabana, sorry with all the ques, this is all new to me.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckiStac13*Majesty* Posted April 22, 2012 #16 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Funny, I was just about to ask U if the ones on Nellie's beach were nice and also overlook the water. Also, what is in the Cabana, and won't you spend most of your time on the beach and not in the Cabana, sorry with all the ques, this is all new to me.:cool: No problem at all. I'm on my phone so I can't provide a link, but I posted a review with pics if you want to search for it. I was on te navigator. Personally I'd only get one if it's an over the water, and there's at least one on Nellies that is called over the water but has a view of basically the sand/beach. Not really right, IMO. It's not facing the ocean. We spent all day there so it was nice to have the cabana to enjoy the shade once in awhile, etc. floating mats are included as well as a cooler with bottled water. Take a look at my pics if you can, let me know if you have any other questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckiStac13*Majesty* Posted April 23, 2012 #17 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Here's my review w/ pics: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1586308 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micmacmissy Posted April 23, 2012 #18 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Well that's a bummer. Last time we went (2007), we loved Barefoot Beach. Now we can't even sit on that beach if we're not suite guests? I didn't like adrenaline beach. I prefer an ocean view and not watching zipliners. So if Barefoot Beach is off limits, is there a quiet spot for lowly balcony cabin guests? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time4u2go Posted April 23, 2012 #19 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Maybe we're in the minority, but we liked it better before. It somehow seemed more...authentic? Just our opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty G Posted April 23, 2012 #20 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Well that's a bummer. Last time we went (2007), we loved Barefoot Beach. Now we can't even sit on that beach if we're not suite guests? I didn't like adrenaline beach. I prefer an ocean view and not watching zipliners. So if Barefoot Beach is off limits, is there a quiet spot for lowly balcony cabin guests? Nellie's Beach is right next to Barefoot. Just a little farther walk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckiStac13*Majesty* Posted April 23, 2012 #21 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Maybe we're in the minority, but we liked it better before. It somehow seemed more...authentic? Just our opinion. I definitely agree. Now it's more manufactured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbell1 Posted April 23, 2012 #22 Share Posted April 23, 2012 I preferred the "old" Labadee. We would find a quiet secluded spot on the far side of the island. Now there are no quiet secluded spots. I tried to just sit in the water on the rocky side and the beach patrol would not allow it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman1118 Posted April 23, 2012 #23 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Last time I was there they were putting in the piling for the pier and they were building the alpine coaster. Labadee used to be just a simple beach day where you could have a barbecue lunch and go to the artisan market. This time I think it is going to be way more fun as their is lots more to do, plus no tendering! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cicfam Posted April 23, 2012 #24 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Just returned from Labadee on Liberty of the Seas. Here are some of our reactions: 1. Beautiful! 2. Aquatic Park sold out by 10:00am, although kids could still swim in water outside of the Aquatic Park. Only advanced reservations were being permitted in. 3. Lunch mediocre at best - hot dogs, hamburgers, overcooked ribs, great chicken! Certainly not comparable to other cruise lines' meals on their private islands (e.g. Disney/Castaway Cay). 4. Lunch made much worse when my daughter asked me why there were Haitians standing behind barbed wire fences begging for food right by the lunch area. I hadn't seen this myself, but my daughter's response made me have second thoughts about shiploads of food gorgers visiting an area where hungry native Hatians are kept behind Royal Caribbean fences. 5. Local vendors on Labadee were few, and somewhat less harassing than those we encountered in Jamaica. 6. Royal Caribbean "Compass" re: Labadee notes not to tip staff for getting beach chairs for visitors, although this was CLEARLY not the case and every visitor was tipping and every staff person was expecting (and deserving of) it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zales Posted April 23, 2012 #25 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Stacy, wow that was a great review, with great pics. You really kept your cool with rude chair hogs, and the attendant that ignored you, I need to take a page out of your book, I am way to vocal:rolleyes: Glad you and your parents had a great time. Thanks for sharing:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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