lauraodonnell86 Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 I am visiting Labadee for the first time in December. Recently I found a map (which I have attached) that shows a few "paths" that are marked leisure, moderate, and strenuous. Does anyone know if these are hiking trails? Along with having a beach day, we would like to do some hiking/exploring around the island and I just wanted to see if anyone had been on these paths and also find out where they lead. Thank you for any help you can give! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted October 5, 2019 Report Share Posted October 5, 2019 I frequently use the nature trails around Labadee. They provide the best views of the ship and Atlantic. I wouldn't call it hiking though, they aren't that long and are easy compared to some real hiking I've done. They are more like walking paths but I guess if someone has mobility challenges they could become strenuous. Your map is a little out of date. The area #14 isn't used anymore. They start very close to base area 200' from the the pier. On your map this is right after starting on the path after #1. It's a slight uphill climb but not hard at all if you like to walk. Soon enough there is a viewing area looking back towards the ship. Freedom on a different visit. This continues around the corner. The ship is behind you at this point This area is supposed to be related to spa services but I've never actually seen people here getting a massage. At this point you are approaching the landing zone for the zip line but there is a path that continues around the landing zone. Sometimes they close the path to the point. Dragon's Lookout Point or #6 on your map. There are some more paths around but this is the primary one to explore. The other green paths on the map are really sidewalks around Labadee. The entire area is very walkable and often I'll never use the trams but prefer to walk. There is another path "through the woods" for lack of a better phrase but these don't really go anywhere exciting and have no views to speak of. There are some old buildings found off them that aren't used anymore. This is the red path labeled strenuous on your map. You can walk it just to do it. I'll be going 3 times in December from Oasis. Are you on Ken's big cruise? lauraodonnell86, Mrs. RoyalMoyal, The Cruise Junkie and 3 others 3 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyC Posted October 6, 2019 Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 Yes she is @twangster! In Sept 2017 we did "yoga on the beach" up those paths, in the spa area. It was too hot to actually do it on the sand, so they walked us up there and we had yoga under a covered old bar area. The massage ladies were out there on our way back, we did notice. @lauraodonnell86 we followed most of those paths at one point that day, it was a pretty walk but definitely not a hike. Unless it's 90 degrees like it was that day...we definitely felt like we hiked! LOL lauraodonnell86 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. RoyalMoyal Posted October 6, 2019 Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 Twagster, thank you photos and info, I think I am on the same trip as Laura in December. Its has been many years since I've been to Labadee.. I tendered! I will wear socks with tevas (the fashion police are groaning), and go for this walk as well. Boots are not needed! I will bring water shoes, that has been recommended by several people. lauraodonnell86 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauraodonnell86 Posted October 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 @twangster Thank you so much for all of the information and pictures! This will be great for my sister and I to do a little exploring! Yep, I am on Jarvis's cruise! The price was too good to pass up! I look forward to cruising with you again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseGus Posted October 7, 2019 Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 also grab the path right near #10 and walk that lower edge you can still walk up and around #14, some of those paths are steep, well relatively, but all are pretty much concrete. I always enjoy walking completely around Labadee at least once and maybe even twice when I'm there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted October 7, 2019 Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 5 hours ago, lauraodonnell86 said: @twangster Thank you so much for all of the information and pictures! This will be great for my sister and I to do a little exploring! Yep, I am on Jarvis's cruise! The price was too good to pass up! I look forward to cruising with you again! Maybe we should organize a walk, or a Labadee bar crawl. KathyC and lauraodonnell86 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyC Posted October 7, 2019 Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 5 hours ago, twangster said: Maybe we should organize a walk, or a Labadee bar crawl. Count us in! lauraodonnell86 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauraodonnell86 Posted October 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 6 hours ago, twangster said: Maybe we should organize a walk, or a Labadee bar crawl. Sounds great! We are easy! I just wanted to walk around a bit since I've never been there before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpoole3 Posted October 7, 2019 Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 19 minutes ago, lauraodonnell86 said: Sounds great! We are easy! I just wanted to walk around a bit since I've never been there before. I have a feeling you will be at the floating bar! lauraodonnell86 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monctonguy Posted October 7, 2019 Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 Nice to see this..wasn't aware of this at Labadee!....reminds me of exploring around CocoCay before the changes, although this looks like more defined trails and paths. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauraodonnell86 Posted October 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 1 hour ago, mpoole3 said: I have a feeling you will be at the floating bar! Oh you know it! I'm still holding out hope that Hillary will be with us!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyC Posted October 7, 2019 Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 6 hours ago, lauraodonnell86 said: Oh you know it! I'm still holding out hope that Hillary will be with us!! You mean @mpoole3 is actually coming? I seriously thought you were just hanging out on the group page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted October 7, 2019 Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 6 minutes ago, KathyC said: You mean @mpoole3 is actually coming? I seriously thought you were just hanging out on the group page. Who cares about Michael. I want to meet Hillary! lauraodonnell86, JLMoran and KathyC 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyC Posted October 7, 2019 Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 42 minutes ago, twangster said: Who cares about Michael. I want to meet Hillary! I've sailed with Michael a couple times - it's time to sail with Hillary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted October 8, 2019 Report Share Posted October 8, 2019 On 10/7/2019 at 2:12 AM, twangster said: Maybe we should organize a walk, or a Labadee bar crawl. Is it just me or does anyone else here feel jealous and left out when we read of our friends here organizing bar crawls and stateroom crawls? KathyC and Kerry 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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