Rare LMaxwell Posted April 3, 2014 #76 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Back to the original topic...I am not sure I want to wake up in Labadee twice; however ignoring logistical issues, security issues, mosquitos, etc...I WOULD like a later departure and I do like the idea for a night time buffet, beach entertainment, etc. 12:00 AM departure seems like ample time to go back to the ship after a beach day, rest, clean up, go to dinner on board or on the island, see some entertainment on the island, hang out at bars until 11PM or so. That would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slkrgk Posted April 3, 2014 #77 Share Posted April 3, 2014 We are presently scheduled to sail on Quantum's 3/21 sailing and, yes, it is docking overnight at Labadee. When we originally booked, the itinerary was San Juan, Dominican Republic and Labadee. DR has been dropped and the ship is scheduled to arrive at Labadee at 4:30 and then will depart at 5:00 or something like that the next day. Don't see the point in being overnight at Labadee as there's no town or anything to do once you get there at 4:30. In fact, we are going to wait until the summer itineraries come and rebook for another date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tink1974 Posted April 3, 2014 #78 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Is labadee a walk off or a tender port? If walking how far is it to the beach, Etc? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinfanatic Posted April 3, 2014 #79 Share Posted April 3, 2014 [quote name='gjkubel']Umm, I'm not seeing that. It overnights in San Juan, but I don't see an overnight in Labadee.[/quote] March 21st. Overnight Labadee, not San Juan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidygirl Posted April 3, 2014 #80 Share Posted April 3, 2014 [quote name='NorbertsNiece']Not for me. One day is ample.[/QUOTE] I agree!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinfanatic Posted April 3, 2014 #81 Share Posted April 3, 2014 (edited) We are presently scheduled to sail on Quantum's 3/21 sailing and, yes, it is docking overnight at Labadee. When we originally booked, the itinerary was San Juan, Dominican Republic and Labadee. DR has been dropped and the ship is scheduled to arrive at Labadee at 4:30 and then will depart at 5:00 or something like that the next day. Don't see the point in being overnight at Labadee as there's no town or anything to do once you get there at 4:30. In fact, we are going to wait until the summer itineraries come and rebook for another date. No way they'll let you off after dark, maybe not at all until the next day. The pier has not lighting. Don't think Labadee does either Edited April 3, 2014 by SeaUs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caribbeansunrise Posted April 3, 2014 #82 Share Posted April 3, 2014 I would expect a Voyager class ship in Key West in the future. When the Mariner left Galveston on the way to drydock, it stopped in Key West for a test docking and left. It passed its test with flying colors. Time will tell, though I doubt it will be an overnight stop because of blocking the sunsets.:) Many years ago we were on a cruise that stopped in Key West. We enjoyed a beautiful sunset from the pool deck and the ship departed about 30 later! But that was long ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted April 3, 2014 #83 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Is labadee a walk off or a tender port? If walking how far is it to the beach, Etc? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Labadee has a pier. It is not a far, in my opinion, walk to anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tink1974 Posted April 3, 2014 #84 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Great! I hate tenders! Fun for photos of the ship but not cramming into them like sardines!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcieyes Posted April 4, 2014 #85 Share Posted April 4, 2014 I would like to stay overnight and have 2 days at CoCo cay instead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Reid Posted April 4, 2014 #86 Share Posted April 4, 2014 (edited) What about those one or two other RCI and Celebrity ships usually scheduled to arrive early the following day? The Quantum overnight is probably an anomaly with them arriving after another ship has just departed. They won't have passengers ashore in the dark and they won't be able to get crew off to serve any food that late. It is probably just a "tie-up-and wait" for an early start the next day. Edited April 4, 2014 by natty bumppo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehfl Posted April 4, 2014 #87 Share Posted April 4, 2014 There are other places I'd rather have overnight stays. We got lucky once and missed CocoCay and had a great evening at Graycliff that we would otherwise have not been able to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertbelle Posted April 4, 2014 #88 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Poll is closed, but my vote would have been NO. I didn't even get off the ship the last time we went to Labadee, spent the day at the spa and enjoying a partially empty ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broychicago Posted January 21, 2015 #89 Share Posted January 21, 2015 I think if there was lighting to allow safe walking to and from ship, and some on shore lighting (even torches) it would be great to stay over in Labadee. Year after year it has continued to grow. If one takes a quick left after entering the island from the pier there is an entire complex there that could be used for on-shore-dining... No reason one couldn't walk down the paved sidewalk on the left side of the Peninsula, there are plenty of nice bars to sit at and have a evening drink and listen to the soft lapping of waves. Add a Haitian traditional island band, and/or entertainment of some type, all set to the backdrop of a glistening bonfire... Wow! If done right I think it'd be a welcome "change" mid week, and a private experience unlike any other cruise line offers. (All those Tommy Bahama shirts would actually be appropriate attire for a night ;) Then sleep in comfort and wake up and have a full Labadee beach day. PS. Doing this on their "own island" makes sense... RC can "close down" everything for the night and check everyone in and out each night and day - as opposed to unleashing cruisers into a foreign city all night, hoping they make it on next day at departure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted January 21, 2015 #90 Share Posted January 21, 2015 I think if there was lighting to allow safe walking to and from ship, and some on shore lighting (even torches) it would be great to stay over in Labadee. Year after year it has continued to grow. If one takes a quick left after entering the island from the pier there is an entire complex there that could be used for on-shore-dining... No reason one couldn't walk down the paved sidewalk on the left side of the Peninsula, there are plenty of nice bars to sit at and have a evening drink and listen to the soft lapping of waves. Add a Haitian traditional island band, and/or entertainment of some type, all set to the backdrop of a glistening bonfire... Wow! If done right I think it'd be a welcome "change" mid week, and a private experience unlike any other cruise line offers. (All those Tommy Bahama shirts would actually be appropriate attire for a night ;) Then sleep in comfort and wake up and have a full Labadee beach day. PS. Doing this on their "own island" makes sense... RC can "close down" everything for the night and check everyone in and out each night and day - as opposed to unleashing cruisers into a foreign city all night, hoping they make it on next day at departure. I've traveled quite a bit. I don't nee RCI baby sitting me to make sure I'm ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare orville99 Posted January 21, 2015 #91 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Not on a bet. If you walk to the right when leaving Columbus Cove and head towards the back end of the compound (where the broken and spare wave runners are stored), there's got to be a really good reason it's fenced off with barbed wire and armed guards patrolling the perimeter that I'd just as soon not discover in the middle of the night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted January 21, 2015 #92 Share Posted January 21, 2015 I doubt RCI would ever even consider this overnight scenario...safety being a major consideration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted January 21, 2015 #93 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Not on a bet. If you walk to the right when leaving Columbus Cove and head towards the back end of the compound (where the broken and spare wave runners are stored), there's got to be a really good reason it's fenced off with barbed wire and armed guards patrolling the perimeter that I'd just as soon not discover in the middle of the night. That area of the compound makes me nervous in the middle of the day never mind at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinfanatic Posted January 21, 2015 #94 Share Posted January 21, 2015 I doubt RCI would ever even consider this overnight scenario...safety being a major consideration. aren't even railings on the unlighted pier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F27TW Posted January 21, 2015 #95 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Don't think it would ever happen because of the risk of malaria. Mosquitos like to come out around dusk, if you notice, the ships get out of there usually around 4pm. yea and so do the Haitians .. I don't think u wanna be roamin around there at night ... or in Jamaica either ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brfan Posted January 22, 2015 #96 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I doubt RCI would ever even consider this overnight scenario...safety being a major consideration. The March 21st Quantum itinerary is showing an overnight at Labadee: 21-Mar Cape Liberty, New Jersey 4:00 PM 22-Mar Cruising 23-Mar Cruising 24-Mar San Juan, Puerto Rico 4:00 PM 11:00 PM Docked 25-Mar Labadee, Haiti 4:30 PM Docked 26-Mar Labadee, Haiti 5:00 PM Docked 27-Mar Cruising 28-Mar Cruising 29-Mar Cape Liberty, New Jersey 7:00 AM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilda Posted January 22, 2015 #97 Share Posted January 22, 2015 (edited) Wow, thats interesting! I just looked and saw the same thing! Has to be a typo...they wouldn't be able to open the casino, shops, etc., correct? Edited January 22, 2015 by Wilda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F27TW Posted January 22, 2015 #98 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Wow, thats interesting! I just looked and saw the same thing! Has to be a typo...they wouldn't be able to open the casino, shops, etc., correct? isn't that just a U.S. law about casinos and shops not being open in port? and I wonder if this is a mistake ... whats the point of sitting in Haiti overnight? so the pax can sit out on deck and swat bugs off themselves all night? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilda Posted January 22, 2015 #99 Share Posted January 22, 2015 isn't that just a U.S. law about casinos and shops not being open in port? and I wonder if this is a mistake ... whats the point of sitting in Haiti overnight? so the pax can sit out on deck and swat bugs off themselves all night? I didn't think it was just the US. I don't think the casino is open when we dock at Labadee. Maybe someone on the roll call will chime in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted January 22, 2015 #100 Share Posted January 22, 2015 The March 21st Quantum itinerary is showing an overnight at Labadee: 21-Mar Cape Liberty, New Jersey 4:00 PM 22-Mar Cruising 23-Mar Cruising 24-Mar San Juan, Puerto Rico 4:00 PM 11:00 PM Docked 25-Mar Labadee, Haiti 4:30 PM Docked 26-Mar Labadee, Haiti 5:00 PM Docked 27-Mar Cruising 28-Mar Cruising 29-Mar Cape Liberty, New Jersey 7:00 AM Am I reading this correctly? An evening in San Juan and basically a day in labadee for an 8 night cruise? I guess the ship is the destination. I will be surprised if passengers are allowed to disembark march 25 afternoon in labadee. M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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