cincicruisers Posted January 11, 2016 #1 Share Posted January 11, 2016 There was much talk about the increase in pricing for the Cabanas that I jumped in and booked one. I was able to book online an Over the Water cabana on Nellies beach for $320. I booked this in case I was not able to get a cabana on Barefoot beach from the concierge. Today a fellow cc member posted the pricing for 2016 cabanas on Barefoot beach. Standard $250 Hilltop $350 Beachfront $350 Over the water $495 So now if I want to be a barefoot beach with the upgraded buffet I will have to pay a much higher rate. Should I keep what I have or get one for Barefoot beach from the concierge?:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted January 11, 2016 #2 Share Posted January 11, 2016 No WAY I'd pay that much for ANY cabana! A lovely beach day can be had without spending a penny on the private beaches! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 11, 2016 #3 Share Posted January 11, 2016 I would not pay $500 for a cabana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cincicruisers Posted January 11, 2016 Author #4 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Yea talked with my husband and son and they are fine either way. I am going to keep the $320 cabana at Nellies. We won't be getting a cabana for our next cruise. It's just crazy the prices keep increasing. I understand supply and demand but the cabanas have almost doubled in price?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty G Posted January 11, 2016 #5 Share Posted January 11, 2016 We are on Freedom Western next week and decided we will not be getting a cabana on Barefoot as usual. Way too much for just two people!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny Posted January 11, 2016 #6 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Yes, the prices have doubled. Even sharing the cost with friends doesn't seem worth it to me. I'll be in Labadie in a few weeks and I'm going to check out how many are vacant just to satisfy my curiosity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted January 11, 2016 #7 Share Posted January 11, 2016 I wouldn't even keep the $320 one. Really, what are you getting for $320? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted January 11, 2016 #8 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Keep Nellies, and walk over to BB for the buffet. Your name should be on the guest list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jes Scott Posted January 11, 2016 #9 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Talk to the concierge, it is likely he can make the switch at same price or else get you passes for the upgraded lunch. The upgraded lunch is wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripper10 Posted January 11, 2016 #10 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Talk to the concierge, it is likely he can make the switch at same price or else get you passes for the upgraded lunch. The upgraded lunch is wonderful. It's not a $320 upgrade lunch I can tell you that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
payankee Posted January 11, 2016 #11 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Does anyone have pics of the cabanas inside and out? Never saw one and wonder why such high prices? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 11, 2016 #12 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Does anyone have pics of the cabanas inside and out? Never saw one and wonder why such high prices? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goneclear Posted January 11, 2016 #13 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Does anyone have pics of the cabanas inside and out? Never saw one and wonder why such high prices? In addition to Bob's picture of the cabana on the beach there are some on the hill and some over the water with direct access to the sea from the Cabana. Included in the cost is a cooler with ice and some bottles of water and you have an attendant that will go and get drinks for you. There is also an upgraded buffet lunch. Nothing very special, shrimp on skewers, steak etc. WE did the Cabana twice before but at that time it was around $200. Definitely wont be paying the current prices for one. NOTE: They will allow up to six people to One Cabana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsfan78 Posted January 11, 2016 #14 Share Posted January 11, 2016 We would never pay that much for what you get. They will keep raising prices as long as there are people willing to pay those prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3CatsInMA Posted January 11, 2016 #15 Share Posted January 11, 2016 How much to just sit in the shade under the tree?;):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigque Posted January 11, 2016 #16 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Having had one (Hillside) in 2013 for $175 and was even given an upgrade to a Barefoot Beach one with the upgrade Buffet for no additional cost, I would not pay the current prices as I do not think it is worth that kind of price! Shoot.... I had to really consider paying $175 back in 2013. We really enjoyed having one but for $350 :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovesCruising Posted January 11, 2016 #17 Share Posted January 11, 2016 We have enjoyed a Cabana on our last several cruises both at Labadee and Coco Cay - I don't believe we paid more than $200 - at the current pricing we won't be renting again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIATPAC29 Posted January 11, 2016 #18 Share Posted January 11, 2016 there was much talk about the increase in pricing for the cabanas that i jumped in and booked one. I was able to book online an over the water cabana on nellies beach for $320. I booked this in case i was not able to get a cabana on barefoot beach from the concierge. Today a fellow cc member posted the pricing for 2016 cabanas on barefoot beach. Standard $250 hilltop $350 beachfront $350 over the water $495 so now if i want to be a barefoot beach with the upgraded buffet i will have to pay a much higher rate. Should i keep what i have or get one for barefoot beach from the concierge?:confused: well think about that.when people stop paying the prices--guess what! Prices will drop and fast ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hancogran Posted January 11, 2016 #19 Share Posted January 11, 2016 The cabana looks lovely but there's no way it's worth what they're charging! I'll pass ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jes Scott Posted January 11, 2016 #20 Share Posted January 11, 2016 It's not a $320 upgrade lunch I can tell you that My point is that the concierge would likely change them to barefoot beach for the price that has already been locked in for Nellies. I have found the concierge can be extremely helpful for these types of issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted January 11, 2016 #21 Share Posted January 11, 2016 We were in Labadee on Christmas day. Not sure of the price increase dates, but many of the cabanas ( at least 5 or 6) on Nellie's Beach appeared to be empty. If you need shade, local chair guys were renting the blue shade clam shells. It seemed these were not rented through the cruise ship. Not sure of the price but they were putting them anywhere, even in front of the people who got to the beach early to "get a nice spot". They put the clam shell whereever the person wanted it often at water's edge - right in front of everyone's view. M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffy116 Posted January 11, 2016 #22 Share Posted January 11, 2016 I must be just blind to the advantages. I enjoy walking around too much to spend enough time actually IN the cabana to make it worthwhile. I'd feel somewhat obligated to stay nailed down at that cabana, drinking that water....lol. Sorry, but you won't have to fight me to get a reservation for any of them. I like wandering around on the island and the beach, and I don't need the cabana. Paying that amount of money would just make me miserable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted January 11, 2016 #23 Share Posted January 11, 2016 well think about that.when people stop paying the prices--guess what! Prices will drop and fast ! That is about as likely as making the sun rise in the west. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny Posted January 11, 2016 #24 Share Posted January 11, 2016 How much to just sit in the shade under the tree?;):) Actually you can sit in the shade under a tree and even get a lounge chair and have the buffet for free. The only glitch is you need a gold seapass card.:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goneclear Posted January 11, 2016 #25 Share Posted January 11, 2016 The cabana looks lovely but there's no way it's worth what they're charging! I'll pass ;) Agree: It should be a staggered rate. $200 for the first two people $50 per additional person up to 6 people. Ridiculous for a couple to pay $400 + for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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