Thread: Private Island Cruise Guide: Labadee

Labadee:

Labadee, is located along the northern coast of Haiti, and is a private resort leased to Royal Caribbean. Since 1986, Royal Caribbean has been the largest contributor of tourism revenue to the region, paying the Haitian government $6 per tourist to visit the region. Ten Royal Caribbean ships,and several Celebrity Cruise ships, will port in Labadee on Caribbean, Panama Canal and transatlantic voayges throughout 2009 and 2010. Tenders take passengers from the ship to the island. Royal Caribbean has recently added a pier to the location which will allow Oasis class ships to dock at Labadee.

Technically, Labadee is not an island at all. The 260-acre peninsula is completely secured via a private security force and fencing enveloping the entire resort. Other improvements taking place at the private resort include: the new Dragon's Tail Alpine Coaster, a new welcome plaza, town square and additional shopping and entertainment spots.

Keep in mind that not all the activities on Labadee are inclusive to the overall cost of your cruise. The Arawak Aqua Park costs $15 per person/per hour, but include water jungle gyms, water trampolines, climb-able icebergs, and a huge water "see-saw". Additionally, the 40-foot SeaTrek Water slide (20$ per person) offers those brave enough seveal different chutes to choose. Want to go on the world's longest zip line? You'll have to cruise with Royal Caribbean or Celebrity and end up at Labadee. Measuring a mind-warping 2,600 feet, the zip-line is a main attraction. Luc's Splash Bash is the island's dedicated area for kids and offers ground geysers, water cannons and a treasure map trail.

Eating on Labadee is not hard to do. With nine bar and beverage facilities and three food outlets, you can find something for every taste and age range. Don't forget to have a Labaduzee, the resort's signature drink.

The marketplaces on Labadee can be a little overly aggressive, according to some Cruise Line Fans. However, if you're prepared to be sold too, you can also be prepared to negotiate and haggle a little bit. Don't be shy about it, its commonplace and expected. The locally-run marketplace offers native crafts, paintings, coffee, woodcarvings, dolls, baskets, clothing and jewelry.

Originally Posted by timwilloughby

Labadee:

Labadee, is located along the northern coast of Haiti, and is a private resort leased to Royal Caribbean. Since 1986, Royal Caribbean has been the largest contributor of tourism revenue to the region, paying the Haitian government $6 per tourist to visit the region. Ten Royal Caribbean ships,and several Celebrity Cruise ships, will port in Labadee on Caribbean, Panama Canal and transatlantic voayges throughout 2009 and 2010. Tenders take passengers from the ship to the island. Royal Caribbean has recently added a pier to the location which will allow Oasis class ships to dock at Labadee.

Technically, Labadee is not an island at all. The 260-acre peninsula is completely secured via a private security force and fencing enveloping the entire resort. Other improvements taking place at the private resort include: the new Dragon's Tail Alpine Coaster, a new welcome plaza, town square and additional shopping and entertainment spots.

Keep in mind that not all the activities on Labadee are inclusive to the overall cost of your cruise. The Arawak Aqua Park costs $15 per person/per hour, but include water jungle gyms, water trampolines, climb-able icebergs, and a huge water "see-saw". Additionally, the 40-foot SeaTrek Water slide (20$ per person) offers those brave enough seveal different chutes to choose. Want to go on the world's longest zip line? You'll have to cruise with Royal Caribbean or Celebrity and end up at Labadee. Measuring a mind-warping 2,600 feet, the zip-line is a main attraction. Luc's Splash Bash is the island's dedicated area for kids and offers ground geysers, water cannons and a treasure map trail.

Eating on Labadee is not hard to do. With nine bar and beverage facilities and three food outlets, you can find something for every taste and age range. Don't forget to have a Labaduzee, the resort's signature drink.

The marketplaces on Labadee can be a little overly aggressive, according to some Cruise Line Fans. However, if you're prepared to be sold too, you can also be prepared to negotiate and haggle a little bit. Don't be shy about it, its commonplace and expected. The locally-run marketplace offers native crafts, paintings, coffee, woodcarvings, dolls, baskets, clothing and jewelry.

Labadee is up, running, clean and safe. We were the first ship (Oasis of the Seas) to dock at the new pier Dec 3. Check it out:
Oasis of the Seas-Labadee