Labadee? Turmoil in Haiti

[Joesantos]

Gangs trying to overtake the airport recently. I remember a few years ago a boat protesting preventing ships from entering Labadee maybe 2016 just before we actually went there. Seems like the current situation is getting worse. Love the place. Anyone know from recent trips there? How was it?

[BND]

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[PhillyFan33579]

At Labadee right now 

[F27TW]

I can't think of anyplace less i'd rather be than Haiti.  

[crewsweeper]

Maybe not do any excursions but the port should be fine.

[leisuretraveler223]

I was in Labadee Friday, no concerns at all. 

[smokeybandit]

1 hour ago, crewsweeper said:

Maybe not do any excursions but the port should be fine.

Seeing as all the excursions are contained at the port...

[Baron Barracuda]

Was there back when the boat protests were going on.  Everything was peaceful.  Small boats with folks looking for publicity holding up signs protesting Haitian politics.  Kept off to side, no attempt to get in our way.  No animosity towards cruise passengers.

[elcuchio24]

Was there recently, same as always. A conclave within itself. I would have no concerns. 

[neverbeenhere]

The Port-au-Prince excursion is probably a no-go for a while

[Charles4515]

3 hours ago, smokeybandit said:

Seeing as all the excursions are contained at the port...

The wave runner excursion I took about 10 years ago went about 20 miles up the coast. Don't know if they still offer it. We got to see the Citadel from the water and a bnch of local fishermen in one or two person tiny boats. Too bad Haiti has been such a mess, the Citadel would be a popular attraction. 

[ONECRUISER]

10 hours ago, Joesantos said:

Gangs trying to overtake the airport recently. I remember a few years ago a boat protesting preventing ships from entering Labadee maybe 2016 just before we actually went there. Seems like the current situation is getting worse. Love the place. Anyone know from recent trips there? How was it?

At least 4 different times over last 35yrs seen Royal ships change stops here, when does happen not usually not for long. Most time when you'd think would happen due to unrest, Ships still stopped here

Edited March 5 by ONECRUISER

[BirdTravels]

8 hours ago, F27TW said:

I can't think of anyplace less i'd rather be than Haiti.  

Labadee is a beautiful resort. I would go there every cruise. 

[Tree_skier]

33 minutes ago, BirdTravels said:

Labadee is a beautiful resort. I would go there every cruise. 

ditto...  I absolutely love it.  

[crewsweeper]

21 hours ago, smokeybandit said:

Seeing as all the excursions are contained at the port...

I recall some going outside the port area, but it has been a while since we were there.

[Capt_BJ]

noon 6 March 9 (Eastern Standard Time)

 

 

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