RCIDreamer96 Posted February 12, 2020 Report Share Posted February 12, 2020 Hi all, newby to this blog here and have a few questions...Hubby and I are sailing to Perfect Day and Labadee the second week of May. This will be our second cruise with RCI and our second time at Perfect Day. We've never been to Labadee and don't plan on purchasing any excursions at this port either- we're really just looking to relax on the beach all day and get in some down time after a crazy year. Any recommendations on beaches/areas/food? We've also never been on Indy, but I've heard it's great. With two cruising days we're not really sure what to do or see. Any recommendations there to fill up the time? Thanks in advance! PRebecca 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinceC Posted February 12, 2020 Report Share Posted February 12, 2020 2 hours ago, Presley said: Hi all, newby to this blog here and have a few questions...Hubby and I are sailing to Perfect Day and Labadee the second week of May. This will be our second cruise with RCI and our second time at Perfect Day. We've never been to Labadee and don't plan on purchasing any excursions at this port either- we're really just looking to relax on the beach all day and get in some down time after a crazy year. Any recommendations on beaches/areas/food? We've also never been on Indy, but I've heard it's great. With two cruising days we're not really sure what to do or see. Any recommendations there to fill up the time? Thanks in advance! FOLLOWING...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRebecca Posted February 12, 2020 Report Share Posted February 12, 2020 Hey I'm that cruise with you!! First time at Labadee for us too! We are going to Amiga Island for this sailing and getting a cabana for November. That could change- but it's what we have scheduled for now. We booked this as a total R&R trip. This doesn't at all answer your question (sorry) but surely someone will Happy sailing! RCIDreamer96 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChessE4 Posted February 12, 2020 Report Share Posted February 12, 2020 3 hours ago, RCIDreamer96 said: Hi all, newby to this blog here and have a few questions...Hubby and I are sailing to Perfect Day and Labadee the second week of May. This will be our second cruise with RCI and our second time at Perfect Day. We've never been to Labadee and don't plan on purchasing any excursions at this port either- we're really just looking to relax on the beach all day and get in some down time after a crazy year. Any recommendations on beaches/areas/food? We've also never been on Indy, but I've heard it's great. With two cruising days we're not really sure what to do or see. Any recommendations there to fill up the time? Thanks in advance! We like the cove with the swimming area -- you can even snorkel off the beach, but there's not much. We enjoy shopping in the fixed price store. The road between beaches is full of vendors who love to barter, if you like that. Mostly, we just look at their hand-made items. RCIDreamer96 and PRebecca 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimnKathy Posted February 12, 2020 Report Share Posted February 12, 2020 First time visit for us coming up in September. Is it worth the $98 bucks to rent the covered beach lounger for two or would you Labadee vets suggest forgoing that option? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted February 12, 2020 Report Share Posted February 12, 2020 I recommend Columbus Cove for the best beach option. Least crowded and also not too rocky. If you want to splurge, I love their cabanas. RCIDreamer96, Ogilthorpe and JimnKathy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCIDreamer96 Posted February 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 Thank everyone! Safe Cruising Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaosgirl426 Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 when my husband and i went last summer, we did the labadee traditions excursion, went back and grabbed lunch and a labadoozie, then went swimming for a while and went shopping at the haggle market. just say no! haha. Pattycruise 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psycho and Barb Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 We try to be the first off the ship and hurry to Nellie's Beach...Its our favorite spot. Close to a restroom and a bar...Our two requirements. It does get full so get there early. Jill and WAAAYTOOO 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaBurgs Posted February 21, 2020 Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 We were at Labadee in December for the first time, and rented a Beach Bungalow. It was the best, most relaxing day we've had. I hope to get back to Labadee to do it again!! Hoski 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC2020 Posted February 21, 2020 Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 Going off that ... We (2 adults) have been going a lot of research for different cruises over the last few months to sail (and keep going back and forth on what to do lol), and are now looking into a 5 night on the Independence OTS in July. It sounds like it's the same itinerary as this one — Labadee and CoCo Cay. Anyway, we want a lazy beach day at CoCo Cay for sure, but might want to do something more adventurous at Labadee. Any recommendations? Nothing is set in stone, but we are just wanting to get an idea of what to do, as I didn't think Royal Caribbean's website was very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitsmom Posted February 21, 2020 Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 16 hours ago, MamaBurgs said: We were at Labadee in December for the first time, and rented a Beach Bungalow. It was the best, most relaxing day we've had. I hope to get back to Labadee to do it again!! This is what we did too! MamaBurgs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SassMaster Posted February 21, 2020 Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 Was just there last week. My husband and I had so much fun on the jet Ski excursion! Then we just went to Columbus Cove and hung out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddy Posted February 21, 2020 Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 My mini review. We went there for the first time last month. All we reserved was a Beach Lounger for Two. We originally paid $45.99 but found it at $34.99 around Black Friday. I'm glad we reserved the lounger....there were plenty of lounge chairs available first come, first served, but we liked not having to chase the shade. We felt comfortable leaving our belongings in the lounger while we went exploring We really enjoyed Labadee, although we are kind of boring people and are content sitting on the beach and occasionally going in the water. The beach immediately in front of the loungers was not the best for swimming....not overly protected and there was a lot of surf that day. We would walk over the the right (as we faced the water) and that area was well protected. Great place to hang out in the water. We don't drink, so I can't say anything about the service, but the guy who took us to our lounger told us to let him know if we wanted anything at any time. I spoke my rusty Quebecois to him, and he really appreciated it. We ate the complementary lunch, and it was good...Windjammer quality stuff. I ate more there than I usually do at the Windjammer. There was plenty of room to sit under the canopies, and the lines moved very quickly. One thing I realized right off was that everyone lined up at the first place to get plates/silverware, but there were at least two more places to get them and start in on the buffet. Both my wife and I are in agreement that an itinerary with Labadee will be a priority for us in the future. I will do the zip line next time. It looked awesome. Hoski 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianmorris Posted February 22, 2020 Report Share Posted February 22, 2020 1. Columbus Cove 2. Labadoozie 3. Repeat step 2 as needed. Labadee is great - very beautiful and relaxing. You'll love it, I am sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoski Posted February 22, 2020 Report Share Posted February 22, 2020 7 hours ago, SC2020 said: Going off that ... We (2 adults) have been going a lot of research for different cruises over the last few months to sail (and keep going back and forth on what to do lol), and are now looking into a 5 night on the Independence OTS in July. It sounds like it's the same itinerary as this one — Labadee and CoCo Cay. Anyway, we want a lazy beach day at CoCo Cay for sure, but might want to do something more adventurous at Labadee. Any recommendations? Nothing is set in stone, but we are just wanting to get an idea of what to do, as I didn't think Royal Caribbean's website was very good. Honestly I would do the reverse and have the lazy day at Labadee because there is less to do there. I would pick the activities at Coco Cay for the day. Psycho and Barb and RWDW1204 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabarwolf Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 On 2/12/2020 at 2:56 PM, JimnKathy said: First time visit for us coming up in September. Is it worth the $98 bucks to rent the covered beach lounger for two or would you Labadee vets suggest forgoing that option? I think it is. My husband and I rented one for our stop in Labadee last August and it was just what we needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly Ogre Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 What beach is for the suite guests? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 9 minutes ago, Jolly Ogre said: What beach is for the suite guests? At Labadee Barefoot Beach is dedicated to Suites and Pinnacles. That's full suites only, GS and above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly Ogre Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 31 minutes ago, twangster said: At Labadee Barefoot Beach is dedicated to Suites and Pinnacles. That's full suites only, GS and above. So that is the only reserved beach...all the others are open to anybody? Just 1st come gets the best chair locations? We had a beach lounger last year and it was on adventure beach and we want to try a different beach. Heard barefoot was the best but since that is only for suites we will have to try to go elsewhere. I am not going to get a cabana. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 50 minutes ago, Jolly Ogre said: So that is the only reserved beach...all the others are open to anybody? Just 1st come gets the best chair locations? We had a beach lounger last year and it was on adventure beach and we want to try a different beach. Heard barefoot was the best but since that is only for suites we will have to try to go elsewhere. I am not going to get a cabana. Nellie's is right next to Barefoot (next cove over) and Columbus Cove is the next one over in the same direction. Both are open. Arrive early and grab whatever lounger you want. The beaches on this side are not rocky like the ones facing the Atlantic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian T Posted September 3, 2021 Report Share Posted September 3, 2021 On 2/21/2020 at 8:04 PM, teddy said: My mini review. We went there for the first time last month. All we reserved was a Beach Lounger for Two. We originally paid $45.99 but found it at $34.99 around Black Friday. I'm glad we reserved the lounger....there were plenty of lounge chairs available first come, first served, but we liked not having to chase the shade. We felt comfortable leaving our belongings in the lounger while we went exploring We really enjoyed Labadee, although we are kind of boring people and are content sitting on the beach and occasionally going in the water. The beach immediately in front of the loungers was not the best for swimming....not overly protected and there was a lot of surf that day. We would walk over the the right (as we faced the water) and that area was well protected. Great place to hang out in the water. We don't drink, so I can't say anything about the service, but the guy who took us to our lounger told us to let him know if we wanted anything at any time. I spoke my rusty Quebecois to him, and he really appreciated it. We ate the complementary lunch, and it was good...Windjammer quality stuff. I ate more there than I usually do at the Windjammer. There was plenty of room to sit under the canopies, and the lines moved very quickly. One thing I realized right off was that everyone lined up at the first place to get plates/silverware, but there were at least two more places to get them and start in on the buffet. Both my wife and I are in agreement that an itinerary with Labadee will be a priority for us in the future. I will do the zip line next time. It looked awesome. We have booked a Labadee beach lounger for two on our Feb 2022 sailing for what I believe is a steal at $27.99. It is listed as being available from 10.30am (we are scheduled to arrive in Labadee at 10am) with the note "Please enjoy at your leisure between start and end times." However there is no end time listed and it is showing in my cruise planner calendar for the period 10.30am - 11am, and given that there is a more expensive "Full-Day Beach Bed Rental" at $156.99 I am wondering whether the option that I have selected will only allow us usage for 30 mins. Has anybody got wind of any post pandemic changes to the rules around this item that may support/refute my concern? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHollyS Posted September 3, 2021 Report Share Posted September 3, 2021 I'm headed to Labadee as a first timer over the Xmas 2021. I have a must do geocache, (there is only 1 in the private island). My kids are interested in doing the "roller coaster". They are 6 & 8 so they have to ride with a parent. So 4 Tix at 25ish a pop. After those two things I'm not hot on much else. SIDE NOTE: My sailing is not in the window for that 35% sale currently on. When should I expect the next sale to be? How good will Black Friday be for drinks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJones Posted September 3, 2021 Report Share Posted September 3, 2021 @Ian TI think the 11am end time is just an error. You'll have full access to the beach lounger for the entire day. The correct end time would be like 30min before the all-aboard/ship departure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted September 3, 2021 Report Share Posted September 3, 2021 On 2/20/2020 at 12:17 PM, Psycho and Barb said: We try to be the first off the ship and hurry to Nellie's Beach...Its our favorite spot. Close to a restroom and a bar...Our two requirements. It does get full so get there early. I like your style! That’s our checklist too! Restroom and bar! Lol Available shade is nice too. That’s the Trifecta of Labadee Psycho and Barb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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