Freedom of the Seas - Labadee issues today

[DeepFreeze]

Yes, one in February, one in April and one in December.

 

How about you?

Oasis on 1/30. Sad ports be damned

[emoji57]

 

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[cruiselvr1]

It accomplishes the raising of the world's awareness of their plight. If they weren't being disruptive, we would all be going on in happy ignorance.

 

 

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Then I suggest you stay off cruises that go there.

[clevverfirst]

Then I suggest you stay off cruises that go there.

 

Why would you suggest that?

[Clarea]

I know other lines do...I just got off the phone with RCI and she told me that the decision to go to Labadee or not will be made while we are on the Oasis. We sail a week from Saturday.

 

I asked RCI if an obc would be given of our port fees if they bypass the port...and was told to take it up with the ship.

 

Has anyone reading this missed a port...and did YOU receive an obc to equal the port fees paid?

Yes, port fees/taxes are refunded if they miss the port. They gave is a refund yesterday on Vision for missing Grand Cayman.

Edited January 22, 2016 by clarea

[chandom]

On Freedom, haven't seen one cent in OBC for "missing" Labadee.

 

Didn't have any excursions books. Would have been only a port fees thing.

Edited January 22, 2016 by chandom

[chandom]

Here is one of the protest signs I was able to capture.

 

[John&LaLa]

Yes, one in February, one in April and one in December.

 

How about you?

 

I thought you were joining us in March?

[setsail]

Here is one of the protest signs I was able to capture.

 

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You do know when you post this stuff , You, Become an enabler of this type of activity, the protesters get exactly what they want with your help

Edited January 22, 2016 by setsail

[John&LaLa]

Here is one of the protest signs I was able to capture.

 

 

I think they need better signage

[Cuizer2]

I thought you were joining us in March?

 

I got a better offer on the April cruise from Mary. :)

[John&LaLa]

I got a better offer on the April cruise from Mary. :)

 

We're doing Enchantment in April

[SherriZ366]

Based on what I've read, seen and heard, my personal interpretation of the word PUSH in the "Continue the PUSH for development" protest signage is that locals want RCL to honor agreements that were made to continue development and expansion of Labadee.

 

Also, what the photos and videos of the protest don't show is that the boats first circled the Freedom in the early morning hours just after our arrival. Signage and verbiage were directed towards the ship. A little while later, security boats arrived to herd them to an area near the wave runner dock.

Thanks for the background. It sounds like the Protest was directed more at RCI than what I originally read. Guess it may be awhile until ships stop in Labadee. Had a great day there last August with a Cabana.

[vickila]

Can't make out signage! Finish the blank? That started in the village. Curious as I thought it was about politics?! Vicki

[chandom]

Can't make out signage! Finish the blank? That started in the village. Curious as I thought it was about politics?! Vicki

Missing word is project.

 

Sign:

Finish the project

Which started

In the Village!

[Cuizer2]

We're doing Enchantment in April

 

Too late, I'm in the penalty period.

[Ravenclawriter]

I know Navigator of the Seas cancelled Labadee today. Do we know what ships are supposed to come in next and what their plans are? I'm interested in seeing how long this conflict will go on for.

[DrD]

You do know when you post this stuff , You, Become an enabler of this type of activity, the protesters get exactly what they want with your help

 

Yes, we Americans are enablers of protests, as that's how we became a country. That's also why we enshrined the right to protest in our Constitution. So I'm not sure what country lower case "va" is, but you should read up on ours.

[mollyeilis]

I doubt the ports even care. Why would the ports be sad? :confused:

 

Do you really not understand what the person is saying or are you just giving them trouble.

 

To have only 2 ports on a 7 night cruise would be sad. It would be a sad thing to have only 2 ports on a 7 night cruise.

 

Does that make sense now?

 

It was written in a stylized form, but it's just saying that the idea, the concept, is sad. Not that the passengers are sad or that the port (??) is sad.

[FLACRUISER99]

I know Navigator of the Seas cancelled Labadee today. Do we know what ships are supposed to come in next and what their plans are? I'm interested in seeing how long this conflict will go on for.

Yes, http://crew-center.com/labadee-haiti-cruise-ship-port-calendar-2016

[BillOh]

I know Navigator of the Seas cancelled Labadee today. Do we know what ships are supposed to come in next and what their plans are? I'm interested in seeing how long this conflict will go on for.

 

I have seen enough posts on facebook to add a little credence (considering the source) that a chartered cruise for March has changed from Labadee to Nassau. That would indicate to me, through speculation only, that perhaps the charter company made that change, but it is the furthest out change I have heard of. I do have a friend on the upcoming BUCKEYE CRUISE FOR CANCEER that is on Navigator in late February and as of today they haven't heard of any changes.

[LMaxwell]

This article is 20 years old but talks about some of the background of RCI and Labadee.

 

What struck me are the dates; it is nearly exactly 30 years since RCI's first call at Labadee and that may be significant with these protests.

 

http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Fantasy+Island%3A+Royal+Caribbean+parcels+off+a+piece+of+Haiti.-a019622661

[IndyKid]

Do you really not understand what the person is saying or are you just giving them trouble.

 

To have only 2 ports on a 7 night cruise would be sad. It would be a sad thing to have only 2 ports on a 7 night cruise.

 

Does that make sense now?

 

It was written in a stylized form, but it's just saying that the idea, the concept, is sad. Not that the passengers are sad or that the port (??) is sad.

It's sad both for the passengers who don't get to enjoy the day in Labadee, and the locals whose livelihoods are affected. I'm guessing most of the folks who work at Labadee are dependant on tips, so they've lost 2 days already. I would bet the protesters that prevented the ships from docking are not the ones who work there...

[bouhunter]

This article is 20 years old but talks about some of the background of RCI and Labadee.

 

What struck me are the dates; it is nearly exactly 30 years since RCI's first call at Labadee and that may be significant with these protests.

 

http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Fantasy+Island%3A+Royal+Caribbean+parcels+off+a+piece+of+Haiti.-a019622661

 

The article was obviously written by a cruise/corporate hating ignorant liberal.:D Interesting nonetheless thanks for sharing.

 

That said, it is perfectly understandable that locals will see all the affluence and want a bigger piece of the action. I won't blame them one bit for that.

Edited January 22, 2016 by bouhunter

[LMaxwell]

The article was obviously written by a cruise/corporate hating ignorant liberal.:D Interesting nonetheless thanks for sharing.

 

That said, it is perfectly understandable that locals will see all the affluence and want a bigger piece of the action. I won't blame them one bit for that.

 

That didn't take long

[Aquahound]

Yes, we Americans are enablers of protests, as that's how we became a country. That's also why we enshrined the right to protest in our Constitution. So I'm not sure what country lower case "va" is, but you should read up on ours.

 

I gotta hand it to the Haitians. Their protest was much more civilized than the opportunistic thugs I've been seeing in our country lately.