lbendick Posted January 14, 2016 #1 Share Posted January 14, 2016 I have read so many pages of labadee cabana ?'s, I think Im more confused then when I started. I thanking in advance to the person who can answer these specific questions. Facts: Allure of the Seas 3/6/2016 booked not in a suite There are 6 adults in our party (first cruise in along time with no children) 1) True or not : you have to be booked in a suite to pre book a over the water cabana? (It is on my cruise planner for $495) 2) If we board first thing and go straight to excursion counter whats the chance at getting a cabana. 3) Our your belongings safe at the cabana while you are in the water? 4) Is the buffet lunch for the whole ship, just cabana people, just suite people? 5) Is it worth it? 6) If all the *Suite* cabanas do not sell are they then open to the general public & what is the difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moltar Posted January 14, 2016 #2 Share Posted January 14, 2016 (edited) 1) True or not : you have to be booked in a suite to pre book a over the water cabana? Not True. As soon as you board B line to the excursion desk and book the cabana immediately. I was the second on the line and there was only 1 left, they would not explain how that happened. I was one of the first on board as well. 2) If we board first thing and go straight to excursion counter whats the chance at getting a cabana. - Pretty good, just make sure you board ASAP like I did. 3) Our your belongings safe at the cabana while you are in the water? - We had 9 of us in ours so we always had someone in it. 4) Is the buffet lunch for the whole ship, just cabana people, just suite people? If you're not in a suite you eat with everyone else, just ask your cabana steward to radio you a ride to and from the buffet. 5) Is it worth it? I thought so. We wanted the whole family comfy. 6) If all the *Suite* cabanas do not sell are they then open to the general public & what is the difference? No, they are not. Cabana for non suite guest are in a separate area. Our cabana was the wheel chair accessible one, first one over the water & over the beach too. We thought it was the best because you also get 4 lounger on the beach right below your cabana. P.S. - If there are 2 ships by chance docked at Labadee you are SOL on Cabanas. the second site will be use for suite guest of the second ship. I am guessing on that though, can someone confirm? Also, I sailed to Labadee on the Indy, a Freedom Class ship, not nearly as much people and suites as the Oasis class, so....... Edited January 14, 2016 by Moltar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbendick Posted January 14, 2016 Author #3 Share Posted January 14, 2016 I did check we are the only ship there that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrD Posted January 14, 2016 #4 Share Posted January 14, 2016 We loved our Cabana both years we used one and are very disappointed they can't be booked in advance any more. (Non-suite guests.) I will try to get one this year but if I don't we will probably not disembark. We felt our stuff was always safe as the attendants watch the cabanas and there's not people wandering around. The upgraded buffet is (or was 2 years ago) for all cabana guests including Nellie's beach. They give you a bracelet that gets you in. Is all still well in Endwell? I went to SUNY-B, or as they now style themselves, Binghamton University. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbendick Posted January 14, 2016 Author #5 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Yes Endwell is still here. We live in Endicott. Still waiting for the cruise lines to offer speidies lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serene56 Posted January 14, 2016 #6 Share Posted January 14, 2016 3) Our your belongings safe at the cabana while you are in the water?? you dont take anything of value with you to the ports so yes it will be safe. and we use http://www.homedepot.com/p/Vacation-Vault-Portable-Lightweight-Travel-Safe-with-Three-Dial-Combination-Lock-Pink-VV-PINK/202512204?cm_mmc=Shopping|THD|G|0|G-BASE-PLA-D25H-Security&Safety|&gclid=CKfCzoqDqsoCFc6RHwod220G1w&gclsrc=aw.ds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisebreak14 Posted January 14, 2016 #7 Share Posted January 14, 2016 If it shows in your cruise planner you may be able to book it now. I was able to book one for my April 2016 cruise though I cancelled it as I didn't wan tto lay out $500. Even if it says book on board try to buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cincicruisers Posted January 14, 2016 #8 Share Posted January 14, 2016 I have read so many pages of labadee cabana ?'s, I think Im more confused then when I started. I thanking in advance to the person who can answer these specific questions. Facts: Allure of the Seas 3/6/2016 booked not in a suite There are 6 adults in our party (first cruise in along time with no children) 1) True or not : you have to be booked in a suite to pre book a over the water cabana? (It is on my cruise planner for $495) You can book online in your cruise planner. It will say book onboard, but will let you check out. 2) If we board first thing and go straight to excursion counter whats the chance at getting a cabana. Book ahead of time. If not go right away. 3) Our your belongings safe at the cabana while you are in the water? Same as leaving your items in you lounge chair. 4) Is the buffet lunch for the whole ship, just cabana people, just suite people? It is for everyone 5) Is it worth it? Personal preference. The buffet lunch is for everyone. They are set up in several areas. 6) If all the *Suite* cabanas do not sell are they then open to the general public & what is the difference? Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madimorg Posted January 15, 2016 #9 Share Posted January 15, 2016 I've already booked and paid for my OTW cabana for my July Allure cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johndoe813 Posted January 15, 2016 #10 Share Posted January 15, 2016 I've already booked and paid for my OTW cabana for my July Allure cruise. I did the same thing. We had a cruise booked for October of 2015 and i booked it in November of 2014. I booked through a TA and she set it up for me. I think it was worth it but mine was only $250 and then they raised the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzyrn89 Posted January 15, 2016 #11 Share Posted January 15, 2016 I've already booked and paid for my OTW cabana for my July Allure cruise. Did you book online? We have done it once before for about $250 but couldnt do it until we got onboard, now the OTW are $495???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jigger Posted January 15, 2016 #12 Share Posted January 15, 2016 How many adults do the cabanas hold ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted January 15, 2016 #13 Share Posted January 15, 2016 How many adults do the cabanas hold ? RC says a maximum of 6 people per cabana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serene56 Posted January 15, 2016 #14 Share Posted January 15, 2016 I've already booked and paid for my OTW cabana for my July Allure cruise. are you in a suite? Royal told me only onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare S.A.M.J.R. Posted January 15, 2016 #15 Share Posted January 15, 2016 If it's showing in your pretrip planner as available and you want to get one, go ahead and try to book it. Worst case it won't let you and you need to try to board as early as you can. Personally, I don't think $495 is worth it, even with 6 adults. ESPECIALLY if you are "active" (ie: won't spend a lot of time in the cabana). DW and I got an OTW cabana when it was $200 and I thought it was worth it. We got one on a a trip with the kids at $250 and I thought it was "ok" at that price. No way at $495. Just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted January 15, 2016 #16 Share Posted January 15, 2016 3) Our your belongings safe at the cabana while you are in the water? For the most part yes, but you have to keep at least one eye out. I haven't heard of any problems, but when we had Nellie's over the water #3 (two of us) Several times I saw people walk up uncomfortably close to being in our cabana to check them out. I was use to people in the next cabana walk by on the way to theirs but people kept walking up to ours to look in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madimorg Posted January 15, 2016 #17 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Did you book online? We have done it once before for about $250 but couldnt do it until we got onboard, now the OTW are $495???? Yes, we booked it online and yes we paid $495. I think the rate is quite high but we are taking my mother-in-law and an older aunt and uncle and we know that this will be great for them. I've heard you had to book onboard, but it showed up under excursions on my cruise planner and permitted me to pay in full and it shows on my schedule now as a paid and booked excursion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madimorg Posted January 15, 2016 #18 Share Posted January 15, 2016 are you in a suite? Royal told me only onboard. No, we aren't in a suite. We have a regular balcony cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JillianinMN Posted January 15, 2016 #19 Share Posted January 15, 2016 (edited) If it's in your planner, you can book it even though it shows onboard only. To do this, book one cabana for just one adult in your party. Do not try to book it for total number of guests. I simply selected myself and was able to book. A note came up verifying how many people the cabana will accommodate and all names do no need to be on reservation. Edited January 15, 2016 by JillianinMN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesr3939 Posted January 16, 2016 #20 Share Posted January 16, 2016 There might be some confusion, unless things have changed, the Nellie's Beach cabanas might be available to book in advance. But the Barefoot Beach cabanas are offered in advance, via Email from the concierge, only to suite guests. When we sailed in March, in an OS, I got an Email two weeks out from the concierge asking if there were any services I wanted to reserve in advance and a BB cabana was one of them. I just looked on our cruise planner for October and it appears they are going for $235 to $495. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchiefs13 Posted January 16, 2016 #21 Share Posted January 16, 2016 If you're in a suite - don't go to the front desk, go to the concierge, you have access, use it to avoid the crazy lines - it's a perk you're paying for anyhow. I would however book ahead of time if you can. There are some non-suite guests (Diamond Plus / Pinnacle) who have access to the concierge who may get in touch with them in advance of the cruise, and a couple of weeks out if cabanas are not selling they may make them available to these individuals. (Side note - WOW, the price doubled since last April.) Judy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fyruf Posted January 16, 2016 #22 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Here is the order,suites.Pinnacle than diamond plus have the cabana choices at bear foot beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fyruf Posted January 16, 2016 #23 Share Posted January 16, 2016 By the way that's the only why diamond plus can get on bear foot is to rent a cabana. Just got off FOS and found out the hard way,I'm DP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cantellu Posted January 16, 2016 #24 Share Posted January 16, 2016 I did check we are the only ship there that day. How do you find out what ships are in port on the day you are ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbendick Posted January 16, 2016 Author #25 Share Posted January 16, 2016 I don't remember the website but I googled cruise ship calendar and it was easy to find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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