Labadee for grandpa.

[Cruz77]

I am looking to spend the day in Labadee NOT on the beach. Grandpa (78 yrs old) is not a water/beach type person. What can we do with him here? Maybe a sightseeing excursion/tour, or bus tour??? We want to experience the island. Is there any history to be found in Labadee? TIA!

[flowers44]

Labadee is a beach day. You are not allowed to leave the RCCI area and travel the island. Haiti is not open to cruise passengers. There are no bus excursions or tours. The only thing you can rent are the cabanas. There are several attractions to reserve time on but I doubt they would be for Grandpa, rollercoasters, zipline, inflated water toys, etc. It might be a good day to stay on the ship and enjoy a mostly empty ship. They still serve meals and have some activities onboard.

[Cruz77]

Well that makes our choice simple. There are shops I'd assume...and I do know grandpa does like drink so maybe drinks and a little souvenir hunt and then back to the ship. So how about the best way to take advantage of an empty ship???

[flowers44]

The Open Air Market area is full of Hatian crafts and Hatians selling them. They can be quite agressive and love to barter with you. There are bar areas around the beaches that have a few stools around them. Not your typical bar. As far as enjoying an empty ship, the pool area will be almost totally abandoned. All of the bars on the ship will be open and serving. No shops or casino while the ship is in port. The Buffet will be yours and you will have a great choice of seats. I believe the meal will be about the same as the one served on the island since the island food comes from the ship. You would have to check your daily schedule to see what is happening around the ship on that day.

[Cruz77]

The Open Air Market area is full of Hatian crafts and Hatians selling them. They can be quite agressive and love to barter with you. As far as enjoying an empty ship, the pool area will be almost totally abandoned. I believe the meal will be about the same as the one served on the island since the island food comes from the ship.

Well the pool is where we will be then right after we get our souvenirs for the right price;) So do you have to pay for the food provided on the island or is that included since it is coming from the ship?

[flowers44]

The food on the island is just like on the ship, no charge. It is pretty much standard picnic fair. The extended buffet inside of Barefoot Beach has steaks and shrimp Kabobs added to the rest of the food. Seating is really limited around the Barefoot Beach Buffet, not sure outside of the wall at the regular buffet. I think I would head back to the ship and enjoy a peaceful lunch onboard. One thing for sure, there will be fewer flies. You know how picnics are. The attrack every fly for miles around.

[Lionesss]

You dont have to be the first ones off the ship.

Why dont you arrive later after lunch is starting to be served, and the lines are twindling, eat, then visit and be harrassed by the outdoor vendors, or leisurely visit the nice indoor vendors, get a souvenier, and go back.

He may actually like being on the Island for a little bit,

Sea Ya

[PandaBear62]

I have a similar issue. My mom is 77 and can't be in the sun very long. We tried for a cabana but they were sold out.

 

How much are the clamshells? Do they fit one lounger or two?

 

Thanks

[Cruise a holic]

I am looking to spend the day in Labadee NOT on the beach. Grandpa (78 yrs old) is not a water/beach type person. What can we do with him here? Maybe a sightseeing excursion/tour, or bus tour??? We want to experience the island. Is there any history to be found in Labadee? TIA!

 

I would suggest you get a Cabana. It is really very comfortable, plenty of shade. Most are near rest rooms, bars and you get a shuttle to and from the ship to your cabana. You have a butler also who will get you drinks and assist with seating up an umbrella and chairs by the beach area- which is very close to most cabanas. Well worth the $225. charge- The cabanas are suitable for up to six guests. The Labadee day was a wonderful experience for guests of all ages.

[cb at sea]

I wouldn't spend money on a cabana, if the beach isn't his "thing"....just go and wander for a bit, then head back to the ship. You can come and go at will. While the entire ship may not be "up and running", most of it will be.....Grandpa can do what he wants in the air-conditioned comfort of the ship. Read...watch tv...see a movie, etc.....

[JFontaine]

Just a note of warning, there can be considerable walking here, from the ship, down the dock and onto the grounds. There are paved areas but some are unpaved.

[Cruise a holic]

Just a note of warning, there can be considerable walking here, from the ship, down the dock and onto the grounds. There are paved areas but some are unpaved.

If you rent a cabana you get shuttle service to and from ship and to and from lunch. Our cabana also hand a ramp that was wheelchair accessible

[Cruz77]

Now I'm thinking of doing the coaster/arawak aqua park combo and letting grandpa do whatever he chooses. We have him pretty busy in Jamaica so there is no need to over do it. This is OUR anniversary trip!!! Any thoughts on this excursion?