$400 for "Cabanas" in Bimini... They're out of their minds!

[Tom-n-Cheryl]

On my Cruise Manager page I saw these pop up for a future Liberty sailing to Bimini.

 

We've stayed in a few cabanas on various islands, most with AC, but none as spartan as this. 

 

Is this something you'd pay $400 for?

 

 

 

 

But man, the list of amenities sure is tempting, lol:

 

DETAILS

Relax and soak up the sun in your private cabana and enjoy the serene environment with 360° views of the white sand and turquoise waters of Bimini, just steps away from the beachside gourmet restaurant.

What’s Included:

• Four cans of soda, four bottles of water and a fruit platter.
• A welcome drink (Bahama Mama or non-alcoholic beverage).
• Two beach chairs.

 

 

 

 

Tom

[tallnthensome]

Not for the pile of sticks in that picture. Reminds me of something from Castaway with Tom Hanks. 

[icft]

I wouldn't, but there are always those with egos to inflate, girls to impress, or wives from whom they seek forgiveness (having previously impressed a girl).

[Guest BasicSailor]

Damn Tom, I thought you were rich 😁

[Tom-n-Cheryl]

16 minutes ago, BasicSailor said:

Damn Tom, I thought you were rich 😁

 

lol - my goal is to live a rich life 🙂

 

Tom

[Jamman54]

 

We are cabana people and there's no way in the world....

[Guest BasicSailor]

10 minutes ago, Jamman54 said:

 

We are cabana people and there's no way in the world....

Well, they could place a Tarp on top for an extra Hundred Bill🤪

Edited May 3, 2022 by BasicSailor

[jerseyjjs]

Ever see what RCL charges for those floating cabanas in Coco Cay?

[Ilovesailaway]

1 hour ago, Tom-n-Cheryl said:

Is this something you'd pay $400 for?

A month?

But seriously...um no I wouldn't

 

[Tom-n-Cheryl]

9 minutes ago, jerseyjjs said:

Ever see what RCL charges for those floating cabanas in Coco Cay?

How much ?  (I'm guessing it's a pretty penny too!)

[shof515]

23 minutes ago, Tom-n-Cheryl said:

How much ?  (I'm guessing it's a pretty penny too!)

from what i seen on youtube of those, its like many many thousands of dollars...big bucks

[xraymomma]

I thought the $65 I paid for two chairs and an umbrella was too much. 😂😂😂

[Tom-n-Cheryl]

9 minutes ago, shof515 said:

from what i seen on youtube of those, its like many many thousands of dollars...big bucks

wowza

[Ilovesailaway]

I often wonder about the thought process when someone leaves an empty ship to pay for a couple chairs and a weak rum drink next to a crowded pool.

[WhaleTailFlCruiser]

That makes the Cabanas on MG look 5* in comparison. 

[Purvis1231]

2 hours ago, Tom-n-Cheryl said:

On my Cruise Manager page I saw these pop up for a future Liberty sailing to Bimini.

 

We've stayed in a few cabanas on various islands, most with AC, but none as spartan as this. 

 

Is this something you'd pay $400 for?

 

 

 

 

But man, the list of amenities sure is tempting, lol:

 

DETAILS

Relax and soak up the sun in your private cabana and enjoy the serene environment with 360° views of the white sand and turquoise waters of Bimini, just steps away from the beachside gourmet restaurant.

What’s Included:

• Four cans of soda, four bottles of water and a fruit platter.
• A welcome drink (Bahama Mama or non-alcoholic beverage).
• Two beach chairs.

 

 

 

 

Tom

That Putin inflation.

[Guest BasicSailor]

Thanks for the posting this Tom. You have given me the inspiration to start my own business.😏

Look for my product on Shark Tank soon 😉

 

[Joebucks]

Functionally, I don't see the difference. People would pay $400 if it was "nicer wood". What's wrong? Does this not portray enough of an image of "look what I can afford?"

[lazydayz]

I saw the same for our June cruise and started laughing.  We have rented cabanas before but this isn’t as nice as the day bed Royal rents for $199.  No thanks. 

[cruisingguy007]

3 hours ago, Ilovesailaway said:

A month?

But seriously...um no I wouldn't

 

 

This cracked me up! 🤣

[xDisconnections]

It’s an excellent value. Highly recommended!

[momof3cruisers]

3 hours ago, Joebucks said:

Functionally, I don't see the difference. People would pay $400 if it was "nicer wood". What's wrong? Does this not portray enough of an image of "look what I can afford?"

They don’t even have a fan! The ones in HMC and Grand Turk have not only fans but a/c. They also have genuine shade and more furniture than a padded beach chair. 

[EngIceDave]

I've rented cabanas at many hotels, and for $400 I can usually get a stocked mini fridge of water, a fan or mister fan, a TV and cocktail service

[CruisingWalter]

15 hours ago, Tom-n-Cheryl said:

On my Cruise Manager page I saw these pop up for a future Liberty sailing to Bimini.

 

We've stayed in a few cabanas on various islands, most with AC, but none as spartan as this. 

 

Is this something you'd pay $400 for?

 

 

 

 

But man, the list of amenities sure is tempting, lol:

 

DETAILS

Relax and soak up the sun in your private cabana and enjoy the serene environment with 360° views of the white sand and turquoise waters of Bimini, just steps away from the beachside gourmet restaurant.

What’s Included:

• Four cans of soda, four bottles of water and a fruit platter.
• A welcome drink (Bahama Mama or non-alcoholic beverage).
• Two beach chairs.

 

 

 

 

Tom

 

It's exactly the same resort and same Cabanas as Virgin Voyages only VV charges $500. VV actually did a partnership with Resorts World Bimini, so their 'private area' is only available to VV guests when the ship is in port. Otherwise, the area is open to resort guests and they have the exact same cabanas elsewhere in the resort. We're heading out on Scarlet Lady in July and had made similar comments, $500 is a lot of money for an open cabana like that. 

Here's the main website for that resort, which apparently you can get to via a ferry boat from Florida for around $200.  https://www.rwbimini.com/

[Tom-n-Cheryl]

25 minutes ago, creativegenius said:

 

It's exactly the same resort and same Cabanas as Virgin Voyages only VV charges $500. VV actually did a partnership with Resorts World Bimini, so their 'private area' is only available to VV guests when the ship is in port. Otherwise, the area is open to resort guests and they have the exact same cabanas elsewhere in the resort. We're heading out on Scarlet Lady in July and had made similar comments, $500 is a lot of money for an open cabana like that. 

Here's the main website for that resort, which apparently you can get to via a ferry boat from Florida for around $200.  https://www.rwbimini.com/

 

Well then, $400 is sounding better - lol

 

I had read something about the arrangements with Virgin (@ Bimini). I've toyed with the idea of giving VV a try, but I'm not sure I'd fit the right "vibe level". Being nearly 60, I'd probably be as out of place on Holland America - in the opposite direction!

 

Tom

 

Tom