Rare John&LaLa Posted September 26, 2015 #101 Share Posted September 26, 2015 So I know that this is slightly off-topic, but I wanted feedback on the over-the-water with kids. We will have 5, 8, and 10 year-old kids with us in the cabana (along with my 66-year-old Dad). How deep is the water here? Do they sell floaties or should we pack some? I read reviews of the excursion on RCL's website and a few of them mentioned having kids with them with no issues, but I'm just trying to get a picture for what to expect. Thanks! Water is 4' - 6' deep, bring something for kids if they are not strong swimmers. It's a lagoon, so no waves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossjetter Posted September 26, 2015 #102 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Concierge will email suite guests prior to sailing and included in the email is whether you would like to book a cabana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spazzyjanet Posted September 27, 2015 #103 Share Posted September 27, 2015 So my cruise is still charging $250 beach/ $350 over the water. The over-the-water cabanas could be booked Online for a window of about a week or so. Just yesterday they took away the option again and it says "book on board." I'm glad that I got one while I could, even at $350. It's very strange how they are playing around with the cabanas. $100 at this point is not a big deal when we are staying at a very nice resort before the cruise and just bought ourselves the luxury of not racing out of there to the ship. I think I would have passed at $495 though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyCapt Posted September 27, 2015 #104 Share Posted September 27, 2015 So my cruise is still charging $250 beach/ $350 over the water. The over-the-water cabanas could be booked Online for a window of about a week or so. Just yesterday they took away the option again and it says "book on board." I'm glad that I got one while I could, even at $350. It's very strange how they are playing around with the cabanas. $100 at this point is not a big deal when we are staying at a very nice resort before the cruise and just bought ourselves the luxury of not racing out of there to the ship. I think I would have passed at $495 though. Even though it says "Onboard Only" for the cabanas in the cruise planner for my December cruise, it still allowed me to book/pay for a Nellie's Beach "over the water" cabana yesterday ($350)....I'm not in a suite and I agree, I would have passed on the $495!:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midwestgal Posted September 27, 2015 #105 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Even though it says "Onboard Only" for the cabanas in the cruise planner for my December cruise, it still allowed me to book/pay for a Nellie's Beach "over the water" cabana yesterday ($350)....I'm not in a suite and I agree, I would have passed on the $495!:eek: I tried it the other day and it took me to a point and then stopped...your in luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare APDMOM Posted September 27, 2015 #106 Share Posted September 27, 2015 between the overpriced "stuff" and the rocky beaches, Labadee is looking to be a stay on the ship day to us. Have you been there before? Not all the beaches are rocky (Adrenaline beach is our favorite) and the area is beautiful - worth a walk through. If you have been there already, staying on the ship is fun too. We have been there 3 times now and spend just a little time off the ship for the nice walk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_G Posted September 27, 2015 #107 Share Posted September 27, 2015 So my cruise is still charging $250 beach/ $350 over the water. The over-the-water cabanas could be booked Online for a window of about a week or so. Just yesterday they took away the option again and it says "book on board." I'm glad that I got one while I could, even at $350. It's very strange how they are playing around with the cabanas. $100 at this point is not a big deal when we are staying at a very nice resort before the cruise and just bought ourselves the luxury of not racing out of there to the ship. I think I would have passed at $495 though. Even though it says "Onboard Only" for the cabanas in the cruise planner for my December cruise, it still allowed me to book/pay for a Nellie's Beach "over the water" cabana yesterday ($350)....I'm not in a suite and I agree, I would have passed on the $495!:eek: Just curious what the date and ship is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug S Posted September 27, 2015 #108 Share Posted September 27, 2015 So my cruise is still charging $250 beach/ $350 over the water. The over-the-water cabanas could be booked Online for a window of about a week or so. Just yesterday they took away the option again and it says "book on board." I'm glad that I got one while I could, even at $350. It's very strange how they are playing around with the cabanas. $100 at this point is not a big deal when we are staying at a very nice resort before the cruise and just bought ourselves the luxury of not racing out of there to the ship. I think I would have passed at $495 though. Not sure, but could it be they sold out in that one week window? Wouldn't surprise me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spazzyjanet Posted September 27, 2015 #109 Share Posted September 27, 2015 My sailing is the Allure New Years cruise. Allure is the only ship at Labadee that day, but is a big one. It is possible that they either sold out already or at least sold enough that they wanted to save a couple to book on board. Honestly, the whole thing is just odd. Even when I could book online, the description still had "book on board" in parenthesis when I could clearly add it to my cart and purchase now. It seems that they are experimenting right now- trying to find the "sweet spot" for both pricing and how many to sell on board vs. in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyCapt Posted September 27, 2015 #110 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Just curious what the date and ship is? We're on the Navigator sailing on Dec 12th and we're the only ship in Labadee that day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_G Posted September 27, 2015 #111 Share Posted September 27, 2015 We're on the Navigator sailing on Dec 12th and we're the only ship in Labadee that day... Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clochette Posted September 28, 2015 #112 Share Posted September 28, 2015 I just checked and for my cruise January 2 on the Oasis the over the water cabana at Nellie's beach still are at $495. No thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyal2RCCL Posted September 28, 2015 #113 Share Posted September 28, 2015 I just booked an Over the Water cabana on Nellies Beach for our 12/23/15 Serenade cruise. Even though it said "Book Onboard" I was able to add it to my shopping cart and check out for a total of $350.00. With the removal of the Upgraded Lunch, and the price increase after Jan. 2016 this will be our last time paying for a cabana which is a shame since those in my family that can't handle the sun will have to either go back to sitting under a tree or staying onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travel guy Posted September 28, 2015 #114 Share Posted September 28, 2015 I just reserved an over water cabana on Nellie's Beach for my November cruise. I am not in a suite. The cost is $350. So this helps to confirm that the new prices start in January. $495? Yikes, that is too much IMO. $350 was painful enough. Does anyone have recent experience with a cabana booked online? I am wondering about specific cabana assignments. Is that done on Labadee or at the Shore Excursion desk on the ship? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaroleSS Posted September 28, 2015 #115 Share Posted September 28, 2015 I booked an over the water for our cruise and it was (and still is) $255.75. We did not get the option of choosing which cabana we want, but, honestly, I don't think it matters. We will take what is assigned and enjoy the day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted September 29, 2015 #116 Share Posted September 29, 2015 I booked an over the water for our cruise and it was (and still is) $255.75. We did not get the option of choosing which cabana we want, but, honestly, I don't think it matters. We will take what is assigned and enjoy the day! Good for you. That almost sounds like the price in pounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travel guy Posted September 29, 2015 #117 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Cost is $350 USD for a Labadee over water cabana at Nellies beach. Just paid that today and price is listed under excursion options. Price goes up to $495 in January 2016. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jes Scott Posted September 29, 2015 #118 Share Posted September 29, 2015 I think it depends on the ship/what's in port/time of day/demand etc. we are sailing NOS 3/5 and it was just $320 for OTW when I purchased. A few days ago it increased to $495. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Valley Posted September 29, 2015 #119 Share Posted September 29, 2015 For our December Oasis cruise, it says over the water cabanas "from $350", but when i go to add it to my cart it comes up as $395!:eek: I think as the cabanas start to sell,Royal will just keep upping the price until nobody will purchase them and then sell the last few on the ship. It will be interesting if people start talking to other cabana renters and find out what the other ones paid for their cabana! Might be a few mad people at the shore excursion desk!! Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted September 29, 2015 #120 Share Posted September 29, 2015 I think as the cabanas start to sell,Royal will just keep upping the price until nobody will purchase them and then sell the last few on the ship. It will be interesting if people start talking to other cabana renters and find out what the other ones paid for their cabana! Might be a few mad people at the shore excursion desk!! Keith But how is that any different than the pricing structure of cabins. I'd say good for those that book early. Maybe the caveat is that you used to not be able to book them in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Valley Posted September 29, 2015 #121 Share Posted September 29, 2015 But how is that any different than the pricing structure of cabins. I'd say good for those that book early. Maybe the caveat is that you used to not be able to book them in advance Yea but excursions "used" to be a fixed price, and maybe Royal has figured out that maybe they will price excursions like they do rooms, you have to book early to get a good price then they will continue to go up until sail time... a whole new can of worms!!!:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mil76 Posted September 29, 2015 #122 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Just booked a Nellie's Beach cabana for our October 24th Oasis sailing and it's still $250 (overwater wasn't available). I guess this will be our first and last cabana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted September 29, 2015 #123 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Yea but excursions "used" to be a fixed price, and maybe Royal has figured out that maybe they will price excursions like they do rooms, you have to book early to get a good price then they will continue to go up until sail time... a whole new can of worms!!!:rolleyes: Possibly, but this really isn't an excursion. More of a short term lease Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare nbsjcruiser Posted November 4, 2015 #124 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Just booked a Nellie's Beach cabana for our October 24th Oasis sailing and it's still $250 (overwater wasn't available). I guess this will be our first and last cabana. We have a Cabana for our upcoming 8 night cruise on the NOS. This will be our last Cabana. No way we're paying the price they want. And now I hear they'recharging $50 for the clamshells. What's next? $25 to sit under a palm tree? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ReneeFLL Posted November 4, 2015 #125 Share Posted November 4, 2015 We have a Cabana for our upcoming 8 night cruise on the NOS. This will be our last Cabana. No way we're paying the price they want. And now I hear they'recharging $50 for the clamshells. What's next? $25 to sit under a palm tree? Probably. And then after the palm tree charge it will be $15.00 to step foot on land. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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