nanatutu Posted February 17, 2015 #426 Share Posted February 17, 2015 A Very Happy (Belated) Anniversary! I think we will all be living vicariously through your posts. Thank you for doing this. We will be sailing out in 3 short weeks! Smooth sailing to you and yours. :) Pam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillin60 Posted February 17, 2015 #427 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Can't wait to see pictures and read your reviews. We are going Western in May. It will be our second cruise. The first one was many years ago on the Explorer so this really feels like a first cruise experience all over again only this time the kids are grown. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchCruiseFan Posted February 17, 2015 #428 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I can't wait to see the pictures of Labadee! One of the ports i really want to go to sometime, just like Grand Cayman. Lucky you;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomAceEsq Posted February 17, 2015 #429 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Thanks again for doing this, Robyn! If you're walking by the piano bar after dinner one night, could you please snap a shot of how crowded it is? Is there more than one piano bar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted February 17, 2015 #430 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Hey Robyn Glad to see you are enjoying yourself. Any updates on the US$ OBC that you pre-purchased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted February 17, 2015 #431 Share Posted February 17, 2015 (edited) Tomorrow is Labadee and I will be posting later in the afternoon. There will be many pictures and commentary. The cruise compass tonight promises sunny skies and 92 degree temps. Who loves Labadee???? ME! See you all tomorrow, LIVE from the Freedom of the Seas!! Compared to Toronto I'd take it. -3F here in Ohio today. Edited February 17, 2015 by BillOh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishLassie Posted February 17, 2015 #432 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Does anyone know if this store was part of the dry dock? It wasn't here in 2012? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Loving your review! Also, I think that store was there when we sailed last Sept. but not sure! :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choozin Croozin Posted February 17, 2015 #433 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Tomorrow is Labadee and I will be posting later in the afternoon. There will be many pictures and commentary. The cruise compass tonight promises sunny skies and 92 degree temps. Who loves Labadee???? ME! See you all tomorrow, LIVE from the Freedom of the Seas!! :D Wow, what a difference 2 weeks makes. When we were there on the Explorer, it rained ALL day and was all of about 70. I am so glad for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsdiznee Posted February 17, 2015 #434 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Loving your review! Also, I think that store was there when we sailed last Sept. but not sure! :confused: I agree, I'm pretty sure that it was there when we sailed in Sept as well. I remember going in and walking out when I saw the prices. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susie51 Posted February 17, 2015 #435 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I'm glad you got the cabana you wanted! Enjoy! Your review is very entertaining and it is nice that you answer the questions of the CC members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadbeck Posted February 17, 2015 #436 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Thanks again for doing this, Robyn! If you're walking by the piano bar after dinner one night, could you please snap a shot of how crowded it is? Is there more than one piano bar? There is only one in the schooner bar. I can't remember who it was a couple of weeks ago(Paul something). If it is him then it will be very busy. He was maybe the best I have seen on a ship. He does a great job with requests and passes out a sheet every night with all of the songs listed you can pick from. He even downloaded the music to a few requests from the previous night. He made it very interactive and that pulled in a lot of people. I have also had some that weren't so good and it was easy to find a seat but they weren't nearly as engaging with the crowd. After the first or second night people would show up around 930 to make sure they had seating around 10-15mins in it would be standing room only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotmonson Posted February 17, 2015 #437 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Robyn, I would be interested in knowing how the situation with mosquitoes is in Labadee tomorrow, if you have time, as I have heard mixed things about that port. Just wondering how many precautions we should be taking, if we should get the malaria prevention medicine. I have been to Labadee many times (1st there in 1991 on the Sovereign of the Seas) and I don't remember ever seeing a mosquito. Mosquitos don't like the wind and Labadee is always windy! Don't worry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted February 17, 2015 #438 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I have been to Labadee many times (1st there in 1991 on the Sovereign of the Seas) and I don't remember ever seeing a mosquito. Mosquitos don't like the wind and Labadee is always windy! Don't worry. Or heat, and we are usually there at the hottest part of the day. PS to Scott, had to re-read your user name. At first I thought I don't want to cruise with anyone with the name of Monsoon. :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar27 Posted February 17, 2015 #439 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I have been to Labadee many times (1st there in 1991 on the Sovereign of the Seas) and I don't remember ever seeing a mosquito. Mosquitos don't like the wind and Labadee is always windy! Don't worry. I don't remember Labadee being very windy. It is usually scorching hot! You might be thinking of Coco Cay, the other private island. It is always windy there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted February 17, 2015 Author #440 Share Posted February 17, 2015 What a day!!!! The weather was EXACTLY as promised, 92 and sunny, and not a single cloud in the sky :D We could not have asked for a better day! For those who are wondering about mosquitos - None, Zilch, Nada. Go and enjoy and stop worrying! Labadee was not windy at all today.... FYI - there is a heated pool on the Freedom! I didn't think any pools on RCI were heated, but there is a heated one on here. If you are facing aft, it is the pool on the right. The Piano bar is busy. We walked by last night on the way to the late night comedy show and it was packed. The sing along is always fun and a popular event. Especially when everyone is singing "Sweet Caroline" LOL I am trying to upload some pics of Labadee and Photobucket is so slow!!! GRRRR! The internet overall has been pretty good, so I shouldn't complain. Wait! I think one just uploaded!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted February 17, 2015 #441 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I'm looking forward to my third trip to Labade, but first with a pier. While I will not miss tending, I will miss this view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotmonson Posted February 17, 2015 #442 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Or heat, and we are usually there at the hottest part of the day. PS to Scott, had to re-read your user name. At first I thought I don't want to cruise with anyone with the name of Monsoon. :o Nor would I Bill!:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted February 17, 2015 Author #443 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Okay, I think we are in business for pictures... We spent the day on Barefoot Beach in our Over the water Cabana - it was pure heaven. If you ever get the chance, I highly recommend it. We shared the cost with the couple we are cruising with, so we didn't feel the full bite of the $250 fee :o We had a dedicated cabana attendant, and we didn't have to get up at all for drinks - I am quite sure I had one too many Labadoozies :p Guests of those staying in suites are welcome on Barefoot Beach - we were told otherwise last year on the Explorer. The buffet was upgraded (I think someone asked?) and the menu was steak, shrimp skewers, bbq ribs, hamburgers, hot dogs, lots of salad and some nice desserts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Cruiser98 Posted February 17, 2015 #444 Share Posted February 17, 2015 What a day!!!!The weather was EXACTLY as promised, 92 and sunny, and not a single cloud in the sky :D We could not have asked for a better day! For those who are wondering about mosquitos - None, Zilch, Nada. Go and enjoy and stop worrying! Labadee was not windy at all today.... Thanks! Did you arrive on time this morning, and are you scheduled for an on time departure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
over the edge Posted February 17, 2015 #445 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Hey Robyn, I was there last year and had a cabana...it was one of our very BEST days. So happy you had amazing weather!! Enjoy! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxs mom Posted February 17, 2015 #446 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Robyn..... As I sit here iced in........it sure is fun to see these pictures of my favorite place on Labadee!! Continue to have fun on your cruise. I didn't plan my winter out very well this year! Not cruising til the end of April!! What's wrong with me!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted February 17, 2015 Author #447 Share Posted February 17, 2015 We didn't venture off Barefoot Beach, so all the photos I took are from the vantage point of the cabana. I laid in the sun all day, in the water, on my floaty mat :D I figure I need a good strong dose of vitamin D before I hit the cold next week. Let's not talk about cold, I still have 5 nights to enjoy this fabulous ship! Tonight is Drew Thomas's "Now You See It" Magic show. We have late seating so I will be at the 7PM show. I am really looking forward to seeing the show again - there is always something exciting about it each time :) FYI - if you make 3 or more specialty restaurant reservations, you can save up to 30%. Casino Royale has a happy hour between 5-7PM - you can save 25% on all house brand cocktails. Tonight's dinner in the MDR is ****ake. I keep checking to see if my pictures are uploading, but they are not :(:( I will try again later tonight. I will be back later to answer any questions you may have. Glad you are enjoying the cruise with me!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted February 17, 2015 Author #448 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Robyn..... As I sit here iced in........it sure is fun to see these pictures of my favorite place on Labadee!! Continue to have fun on your cruise. I didn't plan my winter out very well this year! Not cruising til the end of April!! What's wrong with me!! Jane - I absolutely love your reviews, I am a raving fan!!! I'm glad you are enjoying my pictures. Stupid Photobucket is not cooperating at the moment and it is annoying me!!! I have so many more to share! Maybe you can squeeze in a cruise before the end of April???;) You are retired, go for it my friend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted February 17, 2015 Author #449 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Thanks! Did you arrive on time this morning, and are you scheduled for an on time departure? Yes - we arrived on time this morning, and we left promptly at 4PM. All aboard was for 3:30PM. I don't think there are any real issues with speed, but there is vibration on the aft. I'm quite happy I don't have an aft cabin this time :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted February 17, 2015 Author #450 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Hey Robyn, I was there last year and had a cabana...it was one of our very BEST days. So happy you had amazing weather!! Enjoy! :p Thanks Sylvia - have a great time in Vegas!!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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