twangster Posted March 13 Report Share Posted March 13 I didn't plan to do a full live report from this short 4 night cruise on Liberty from Port Everglades with a single stop in Labadee, Haiti. However Haiti has been in the news lately and so I thought I'd at least post some Labadee photos to illustrate Labadee is still as beautiful as it has always been. I booked this cruise at the last minute just three days before the sail date. Haiti has been in the news since before I booked this cruise yet on Friday morning when I saw a relatively okay cruise fare that was open for solo cruisers to book I had no hesitation booking this cruise. I've been to Labadee countless times and I'm very familiar with the social economic and political background of Haiti. There is no need to visit any of that in this thread. I'm here in Labadee as I write this, back on the ship after a two and half mile walk around Labadee. Spoiler alert - It's still beautiful here and I still love Labadee. Next up, some photos... teddy, DDaley, RestingBird and 7 others 6 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted March 13 Author Report Share Posted March 13 Our arrival was on time without any special announcements. Right on time the gangway was open and off I went, nearly first off the ship. Being early off means the usual instagram photos spots were void of fellow passengers. I walked up the nature path to the overlook for another view of the ship. Around the fort the path to the point was closed but I later found it was open so back to that in a bit. Meanwhile... it's a normal day in paradise. teddy, Hoppy2BHere, WAAAYTOOO and 7 others 4 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted March 13 Author Report Share Posted March 13 A quick stop at Barefoot Beach before it was heavily populated with suite guests for the day. Next over to Nellie's Beach. And on to Columbus Cove. A short stroll through the artisan's market. Then over to Adrenaline Beach. It's an absolutely fantastic day here at Labadee. Neesa, JLMoran, PPPJJ-GCVAB and 10 others 10 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted March 13 Author Report Share Posted March 13 More guests have been strolling off the ship and it was getting harder to take photos without guests in the pictures so it was time for a Labadee tradition. The Labradoozie Society was calling my name. WAAAYTOOO, Neesa, DoomSlayer and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted March 13 Author Report Share Posted March 13 Guests were streaming onto the roller coaster and by now zip liners were making their flight over water. These featherweights stalled at the bottom and needed a rope assist to finish their journey. DDaley, teddy, Neesa and 6 others 5 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmondFarmer Posted March 13 Report Share Posted March 13 6 minutes ago, twangster said: The Labradoozie Society was calling my name. Now I understand the 33 minute/mile pace. Also it appears you stopped for an occasional photo. twangster and RCIfan1912 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted March 13 Author Report Share Posted March 13 The point was now open so I ventured out for a look. Walking along the fort the little bit of cloud cover has burned off and it's a beautiful day in full sunshine. With the ship in full sunlight I stopped at the overlook again for more pictures. Finishing at the base of pier the area was much busier now so a few last photos of the ship. PPPJJ-GCVAB, RCIfan1912, KristiZ and 7 others 7 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted March 13 Author Report Share Posted March 13 All in all it's a pretty normal day here. I understand some excursions were cancelled such as Jet ski tours and Amiga island. I don't know the reasoning and didn't ask. I would not hesitate to book another cruise with only a stop in Labadee. Now back to Labadee for round two with the Labradoozie Society. instaGator, DoomSlayer, Sweety and 9 others 6 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoomSlayer Posted March 13 Report Share Posted March 13 4 minutes ago, twangster said: All in all it's a pretty normal day here. I understand some excursions were cancelled such as Jet ski tours and Amiga island. I don't know the reasoning and didn't ask. I would not hesitate to book another cruise with only a stop in Labadee. Now back to Labadee for round two with the Labradoozie Society. Thanks for sharing this and looks like you are enjoying your Labadoozie! So the main port area seems to be business as usual? I would be curious if the beaches feel more crowded with some of the out of port excursions canceled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweety Posted March 13 Report Share Posted March 13 1 hour ago, twangster said: All in all it's a pretty normal day here. I understand some excursions were cancelled such as Jet ski tours and Amiga island. I don't know the reasoning and didn't ask. I would not hesitate to book another cruise with only a stop in Labadee. Now back to Labadee for round two with the Labradoozie Society. Your pictures are beautiful. twangster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted March 13 Author Report Share Posted March 13 1 hour ago, DoomSlayer said: Thanks for sharing this and looks like you are enjoying your Labadoozie! So the main port area seems to be business as usual? I would be curious if the beaches feel more crowded with some of the out of port excursions canceled. With only Liberty here there appears to be plenty of available loungers everywhere. Maybe not front row though. DoomSlayer and PPPJJ-GCVAB 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted March 13 Author Report Share Posted March 13 Another day at Labadee is in the books. We had great weather and a great day at Labadee. Bonus for seeing my shadow (I’m the one waving). Does that mean six more weeks of cruising? Farewell Labadee, until next time. PPPJJ-GCVAB, JLMoran, teddy and 4 others 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattycruise Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 Yours may have been the last trip there for a while. Beautiful photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted March 14 Author Report Share Posted March 14 4 minutes ago, Pattycruise said: Yours may have been the last trip there for a while. Beautiful photos. If I had known I would have had more Labradoozies. PPPJJ-GCVAB, teddy, Snotarni and 4 others 3 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 3 hours ago, twangster said: until next time. Which may be a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 Thanks for sharing this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastfaller Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 Jealous I won't be there on April 26 as planned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barjpoe Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 On 3/13/2024 at 9:03 PM, twangster said: If I had known I would have had more Labradoozies. Per PGCruiser the Labradoozies (Labadozies) and the Coco Loco use the same recipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted March 21 Author Report Share Posted March 21 2 hours ago, barjpoe said: Per PGCruiser the Labradoozies (Labadozies) and the Coco Loco use the same recipe. They do but Labradoozies on Labadee taste better. rjweber3, WAAAYTOOO, JLMoran and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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