The Fun Researcher Posted November 22, 2022 #1 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Pick one. Which would you choose for your itinerary and why? Please only respond if you've actually visited both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted November 22, 2022 #2 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Coco Cay, hands down 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BecciBoo Posted November 22, 2022 #3 Share Posted November 22, 2022 (edited) I'm with you John, so much so that we're not even getting off at Labadee, we'll enjoy Odyssey instead. Hoping everybody else goes ashore. Edited November 22, 2022 by BecciBoo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ticketsunlimited Posted November 22, 2022 #4 Share Posted November 22, 2022 So many choices at Coco Cay. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toddcan Posted November 22, 2022 #5 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Labadee. I LOVE the markets. I love interacting with the Haitians. I find Labadee quieter. I will 100% pick Labadee over Cocco Cay if I had to (or pick a cruise with both) 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpoolfan181 Posted November 22, 2022 #6 Share Posted November 22, 2022 For us it’s Labadee hands down. Love the more Caribbean island rustic feel than coco cay themed island. We love coco cay as well, however between the two, Labadee has our vote! I think it also depends on what you do in each port. We normally get over the water cabana at Labadee and cabana at coco cay beach club and just prefer the feel of Labadee 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time4u2go Posted November 22, 2022 #7 Share Posted November 22, 2022 19 minutes ago, Liverpoolfan181 said: For us it’s Labadee hands down. Love the more Caribbean island rustic feel than coco cay themed island Same here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted November 22, 2022 #8 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Ladabee for the suite beach 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMToke Posted November 22, 2022 #9 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Definitely Coco Cay. Been there 3 times, once at the beach club (which I would do again at the right price). Was supposed to go again 2 weeks ago, but Anthem rerouted to Labadee and I looked forward to going there. The beach area was nice, give me a lounger and umbrella and I’m in my happy place. The only thing that I didn’t like was it seemed like everyone had their hand out for a tip. I am certainly not against tipping, and I understand it is their livelihood, but it almost seemed forced. Just my opinion. Didn’t have any interactions with the vendors, stayed far away from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajathree Posted November 22, 2022 #10 Share Posted November 22, 2022 8 minutes ago, George C said: Ladabee for the suite beach I will second that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Researcher Posted November 22, 2022 Author #11 Share Posted November 22, 2022 I don't begrudge anyone for their choice but for us if we had to choose one it would be Labadee. We do enjoy both but for different reasons. Labadee positives: Relaxing (love chill vibe and views at Columbus Cove with the ship as the backdrop) Feels more like we picture when we think of a tropical getaway Gorgeous views when docking and leaving Coco Cay positives: Food options and quality So many options for activities Massive freshwater pool Labadee negatives: Food quality and options Less to do Coco Cay negatives: Feels more like an amusement park than a private island. "Over commercialized" Feels significantly more crowded and can be hard to find loungers in our experience Debatable: The markets of Labadee. Lots of options and souvenirs, but on the other hand the aggressive sales/interactions can be "off putting" Maybe a one and done, but Largest zipline over water in the world at Labadee 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmerick Posted November 22, 2022 #12 Share Posted November 22, 2022 None of the above: Been to both, I'll take FlowRider and NorthStar. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ozark_Kid Posted November 22, 2022 #13 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Coco Cay. I like them both. More choices at Coco Cay. You can enjoy the slides and the pools or you can find less crowded beach areas if you are willing to walk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jalves Posted November 22, 2022 #14 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Coco Cay for us. Much nicer layout. Shopping is easy. No aggressive locals trying to get you into their shop. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airbear232 Posted November 22, 2022 #15 Share Posted November 22, 2022 1 hour ago, The Fun Researcher said: Pick one. Which would you choose for your itinerary and why? Please only respond if you've actually visited both Cococay, more to do and the locals are not harassing. The one plus on Labadee is the zip line, but how many times will you do that? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OCSC Mike Posted November 22, 2022 #16 Share Posted November 22, 2022 (edited) Cococay for the food. I have other reasons but I like the food so much that alone is enough. Edited November 22, 2022 by OCSC Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karena1 Posted November 22, 2022 #17 Share Posted November 22, 2022 (edited) The reason I said Labadee is because we are in CocoCay about 10 times a year on our 3 night cruises. We want to go back to Labadee since we have not been there in so long, but very few itins include Labadee. I specifically booked our Oasis Dec 4th cruise because it was going there, and within a couple months of booking, they changed it to CocoCay. Don't get me wrong, we LOVE CocoCay, but really wanted to go to Labadee since we are at CocoCay so many times a year on short cruises. Edited November 22, 2022 by karena1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saturngrl Posted November 22, 2022 #18 Share Posted November 22, 2022 We did a bungalow on Labadee and loved it. I wanted to do the Dragon Coaster, but didn't get a chance on our last visit. The Oasis Lagoon cabana was a great experience for us as well. There is definitely a loud, party atmosphere at the pool. The water was freezing cold and the line at the swim up bar ridiculous. Next cruise, we are opting for the CoCo Beach Club. That may be the tie-breaker in my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted November 22, 2022 #19 Share Posted November 22, 2022 There was no choice for "neither". IMHO....Both used to be really nice, natural and pretty...which was before the pier went in at Labadee, and the "Disneyfied" theme park went in at Coco Cay. Now...Mother Nature has left the area. 😞 If I want theme park...I will drive to Orlando...don't need to pay for it on a ship. 😑 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max and Ruby Posted November 22, 2022 #20 Share Posted November 22, 2022 I prefer Coco Cay's pool and amusement park atmosphere as some of you have called it...:-) But I do like the Dragon's Coaster on Labadee and last time I was at Labadee I walked the trails and enjoyed seeing the "ruins". Whether it be real ruins or made to look like ruins. It was a different and cool experience. So peaceful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted November 22, 2022 #21 Share Posted November 22, 2022 4 hours ago, John&LaLa said: Coco Cay, hands down Hey...where is my nature trail??!! 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swath Posted November 22, 2022 #22 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Coco Cay is like an amusement park Not what I have in mind for a cruise 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted November 22, 2022 #23 Share Posted November 22, 2022 6 hours ago, The Fun Researcher said: Pick one. Which would you choose for your itinerary and why? Please only respond if you've actually visited both Labadee because Coco Cay is a tender port 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted November 22, 2022 #24 Share Posted November 22, 2022 4 hours ago, jalves said: Coco Cay for us. Much nicer layout. Shopping is easy. No aggressive locals trying to get you into their shop. Wear a Labadee tee shirt and nobody will try and get you to shop at their store.It has worked every time for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time4u2go Posted November 22, 2022 #25 Share Posted November 22, 2022 8 minutes ago, lenquixote66 said: Labadee because Coco Cay is a tender port Not any more. Not for a few years. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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