Rare Tom-n-Cheryl Posted May 3, 2022 #1 Share Posted May 3, 2022 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 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallnthensome Posted May 3, 2022 #2 Share Posted May 3, 2022 Not for the pile of sticks in that picture. Reminds me of something from Castaway with Tom Hanks. 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icft Posted May 3, 2022 #3 Share Posted May 3, 2022 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). 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BasicSailor Posted May 3, 2022 #4 Share Posted May 3, 2022 Damn Tom, I thought you were rich 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tom-n-Cheryl Posted May 3, 2022 Author #5 Share Posted May 3, 2022 16 minutes ago, BasicSailor said: Damn Tom, I thought you were rich 😁 lol - my goal is to live a rich life 🙂 Tom 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jamman54 Posted May 3, 2022 #6 Share Posted May 3, 2022 We are cabana people and there's no way in the world.... 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BasicSailor Posted May 3, 2022 #7 Share Posted May 3, 2022 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseyjjs Posted May 3, 2022 #8 Share Posted May 3, 2022 Ever see what RCL charges for those floating cabanas in Coco Cay? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilovesailaway Posted May 4, 2022 #9 Share Posted May 4, 2022 1 hour ago, Tom-n-Cheryl said: Is this something you'd pay $400 for? A month? But seriously...um no I wouldn't 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tom-n-Cheryl Posted May 4, 2022 Author #10 Share Posted May 4, 2022 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!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare shof515 Posted May 4, 2022 #11 Share Posted May 4, 2022 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xraymomma Posted May 4, 2022 #12 Share Posted May 4, 2022 I thought the $65 I paid for two chairs and an umbrella was too much. 😂😂😂 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tom-n-Cheryl Posted May 4, 2022 Author #13 Share Posted May 4, 2022 9 minutes ago, shof515 said: from what i seen on youtube of those, its like many many thousands of dollars...big bucks wowza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilovesailaway Posted May 4, 2022 #14 Share Posted May 4, 2022 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. 4 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WhaleTailFlCruiser Posted May 4, 2022 #15 Share Posted May 4, 2022 That makes the Cabanas on MG look 5* in comparison. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purvis1231 Posted May 4, 2022 #16 Share Posted May 4, 2022 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. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BasicSailor Posted May 4, 2022 #17 Share Posted May 4, 2022 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 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joebucks Posted May 4, 2022 #18 Share Posted May 4, 2022 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?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare lazydayz Posted May 4, 2022 #19 Share Posted May 4, 2022 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingguy007 Posted May 4, 2022 #20 Share Posted May 4, 2022 3 hours ago, Ilovesailaway said: A month? But seriously...um no I wouldn't This cracked me up! 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xDisconnections Posted May 4, 2022 #21 Share Posted May 4, 2022 It’s an excellent value. Highly recommended! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momof3cruisers Posted May 4, 2022 #22 Share Posted May 4, 2022 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare EngIceDave Posted May 4, 2022 #23 Share Posted May 4, 2022 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CruisingWalter Posted May 4, 2022 #24 Share Posted May 4, 2022 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tom-n-Cheryl Posted May 4, 2022 Author #25 Share Posted May 4, 2022 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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