Haiti Questions

[Louise34]

First time sailing on RCI in several years. One of the ports is Haiti, and I read that it is RCI's private island. Can anyone describe what is there? Is it a beach...marketplace...??? Also, does the Liberty have anytime dining, as Princess has or only early/late seating? Thanks for your help.

[willysgrandma]

RCCL has fixed seating dining, unless you go to one of the alternate restaurants or the buffet.

 

Labadee has markets and several beaches.

[pmshirl]

It is their private island labedee. There is a beach, a craft market, the area is manned with crew workers from RC that serve you. They have a buffet set up on the island, to eat (at no cost) drinks are purchased with your sea pass card. There are water sports for a fee. There are lounge chairs by the beach at no cost. The island is not very big. No the Liberty does not have anytime dining. Just early and late seating.

[TPKeller]

Labadee is not actually an island, but a peninsula on the north shore of Haiti.

 

Here's a view from space, with many of the points of interest marked for you to see.

 

Theron

[PhinsAndGills]

Some threads to help you! Instead of re-typing what I've typed before, I found some of my old Labadee posts for ya!

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=369422

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=369181

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=357111

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=357476

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=357881

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=262963

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=335437

[PantherFan]

Labadee is really nice.

 

I think it is big enough, you can lounge around, do water sports, hike, go to their tiny market, have the bbq and just relax.

 

Take your water shoes because the beach is rocky in places but it is so nice, you'll love it.:)

[cb at sea]

Beautiful place--one of our favorite stops! If you aren't into shopping, avoid the "marketplace". The vendors can really hassle you. It's a great beach day!

[Louise34]

Thanks for all the info and pictures. Sounds wonderful, as we enjoy both the beach and marketplace. Plus, helping their economy is always a plus. We look forward to experiencing Labedee.

[ken_nyc]

Do you have to tip there if someone helps you with a chair or something?