Anyone have pics of Labadee?

[BabySam99]

I just checked RCCL site and my itinerary has been changed from GC to Labadee. I dont know much about Hispanolia...was wondering if anyone had pics or reviews. I searched couldnt find anything. Thanks. :)

[joeyancho]

Labadee is in Haiti. RCCL calls it Labadee to avoid the scary sound of saying Haiti. It is a private area owned by RCCL. It is very nice. You do not mingle with the locals there, except in the shopping area. I tried to attach a picture but the file was too big. I will try to email you directly. Bon Voyage.....

[hstrybuf]

If you use Google, click on Images instead of Web and type in Labadee. I'm going back now to look at all the pictures! :)

[Sea Island Lady]

I have a couple of beautiful arial photo's of Labadee (taken from the top deck of the ship :D ) that I would love to email you if you would give me your address.

[VickiVSN]

Here is one picture --

 

I have it as my wallpaper at work and I sometimes get teased that the older gentleman in the speedo is the focus. I don't think so!!! ;)

[boxer_mommy]

We were just there in June, sailed on the Mariner. I have quite a few pics of Labadee. Email me at boxer_mommy@comcast.net and I can send them to you.

[Host Caroline]

I just checked RCCL site and my itinerary has been changed from GC to Labadee. I dont know much about Hispanolia...was wondering if anyone had pics or reviews. I searched couldnt find anything. Thanks. :)

 

We were at Labadee on our extended Mariner of the Seas cruise last month... had not been since they added the Aquapark.. There were plenty of chairs (in shade and sun) for all and Mariner is a huge ship. There are several beaches .. we went to the one near the water park and it was never crowded, had a great bar and the barbecue lunch they tote ashore and cook is awesome. The floats at I think $10 a day are a bargain..the Aquapark looks great but those cushy floating icebergs etc. are hard to get up on in the water and IMHO it's not worth the $15 for a hour..

 

They have tram that runs between the beaches, a craft market and lots of watersports.. Jet skies and parasailing very popular.. IMHO it's a really, nice relaxing beach day and I'm not a "beach person".. the chairs are comfy and the more "upscale" craft area has some decent art actually...

 

Hope this helps.

[TPKeller]

This isn't a "picture" but a scan of a map that gives a good layout of the place:

 

http://joephila.net/D4/lmap.jpg

 

Theron

[swysong77]

Labadee was nice - very secluded if you wander to the farther end of the island. While we were there in August this year, some of the locals put on a show under a pavillion area - lots of dancing, music and even a man who ate fire, walked on fire, etc. Very interesting ... :)

 

Here's a few pictures (sorry they're soooo small). :(

[VickiVSN]

Here is additional information on Labadee that you might find helpful

 

http://www.vsn.org/cruise/2003/labadee1.gif

http://www.vsn.org/cruise/2003/labadee2.gif

http://www.vsn.org/cruise/2003/labadee3.gif

[BabySam99]

Thanks so much everyone! I appreciate the info. For those of you who so graciously offered to e-mail me pics my e-mail is kimberliej2003@charter.net

 

Is it true that there are armed guards all around? I have done a lot of reading about Labadee (I know that this is not the correct spelling and the name was changed awhile back) I know that it is in Haiti, and area of unrest, which makes me a little concerned. Also was told by a friend that the local Haitians stand by this enormous fence. I would feel uncomfortable and sad if this is true. Thanks guys for all the help. :D

 

Kim

[BabySam99]

Here is additional information on Labadee that you might find helpful

 

http://www.vsn.org/cruise/2003/labadee1.gif

http://www.vsn.org/cruise/2003/labadee2.gif

http://www.vsn.org/cruise/2003/labadee3.gif

Thanks for the links, very helpful! :)

[BabySam99]

Labadee was nice - very secluded if you wander to the farther end of the island. While we were there in August this year, some of the locals put on a show under a pavillion area - lots of dancing, music and even a man who ate fire, walked on fire, etc. Very interesting ... :)

 

Here's a few pictures (sorry they're soooo small). :(

I could see them fine, thanks for the pics! :)

[BabySam99]

Here is one picture --

 

I have it as my wallpaper at work and I sometimes get teased that the older gentleman in the speedo is the focus. I don't think so!!! ;)

Sure Vicki...whatever you want to say...I'm sure your focus was the Speedo clad man...love a man in a speedo....he he he:p

[BabySam99]

If you use Google, click on Images instead of Web and type in Labadee. I'm going back now to look at all the pictures! :)

Thanks hstry! You are always so helpful. :)

[Sea Island Lady]

I don't remember seeing any armed guards or high fence, but that doesn't mean they were not there.

 

Pictures are on their way.:) Sorry if the file is too big. At least you will be able to see the island in detail.:D

[jean-lynd]

I have a number of pictures in my Explorer albums at http://community.webshots.com/user/jean_lynd. We really enjoyed our day there. Did not see the fence or the armed gaurds. We spent the day at Hideaway beach and loved it. A lot of people stop at the first beach right around the tender area so it gets very crowded there while we had Hideaway practically to ourselves. One of the BBQ stands was set up very close and there was a bar and restrooms within a short walk. I hope this helps!

[fmax]

You'll find some of my pictures at the following site. I was there in February this year.

 

The only thing I found to be a problem for some people was that at the market place the vendors were really aggressive.

 

http://community.webshots.com/user/cruisebug

 

 

Frances

[BabySam99]

Lady, Fmax, Jean what great pictures! It looks lovely! I am glad to hear about the guards and fence. I would feel bad if this was the case. Thanks again! :)

 

Kim

[PTarbay]

Great Pictures Everyone!!!

[boxer_mommy]

Patti...I will email those pictures to you tonight. DH has his own website but there's only a few pics of Labadee. I have more on my PC at home. You can check it out at www.gotboxers.net. Can you tell that we're just a little "Boxer" crazy? :p There's pics from our previous cruises and our Boxer babies too.

[PTarbay]

Thank you!Great pictures!I especially enjoyed the ones of your "babies".Nikko looks just like my Coco.It's funny.My male Coco is brindle,my female Jasmine is fawn and my little male Tiger is a boxer/ black lab mix..

[BabySam99]

boxer I love your pictures...I love the dogs!! I have a 100lb black Lab named Maggie she is my baby! Thanks again for the pics. :)

 

Kim