Cabana's @Labadee - are they nuts?

[nbsjcruiser]

So we've been to Labadee several times over the years and we always got a cabana. On our last trip there the only reason we got one was because we shared it with my sister and her BF so splitting the cost made it palatable. Today DW was looking at the price for our upcoming cruise on the Freedom. $400USD or about $550 CAN. Sorry Royal, but you're a little off base there. In no universe is 6 hours in a hut worth that kind of money. I could book a 3 day cruise on the Enchantment for about less than double that amount.

 

Now I know why so many of the cabanas were empty the last few times we visited Labadee.

[Catperson]

I agree. Unless you split the cost with two other couples, the cost is outrageous. We prefer not to share a cabana and we would be paying Canadian dollars as well. Complete rip off so no cabana in our future!

[DonnaK]

I agree. It's outrageous!

[StolidCruiser]

Apparently the people in this universe are just fine with it:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2372671

[Freehike]

They were sold out when we were there in March.

 

 

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[MommaBear55]

I agree. It's outrageous!

 

I agree as well, but they seem to be selling well nonetheless. They just are not getting my money.😀

[johnjen]

We saw the cabanas situated at the FAAAAAAR end of the beach. Ugh, glad we didn't do that silly thing.

[topnole]

My wife and I did a 4 night cruise on Liberty for $500 for the both of us. I can't imagine spending 400 on a hut for a few hours. However, putting the price in Canadian dollars isn't really fair for judging price. Your dollar is weaker and that makes royal prices higher to you now but that doesn't mean they are that high for everyone. Royal certainly isn't gonna adjust price for that because your currency is weak. That is just the cost of coming to the US for vacation. The Brits, brexit and all, still enjoy a nice discount in the US. And

For me it is expensive to go there for a vacation.

[SPhillips]

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[wolfganghowell]

yeah, we used to get an OTW for $350 and split with friends. Now at $500 we will NEVER get one again. insanity.

[Deeliteful]

yeah, we used to get an OTW for $350 and split with friends. Now at $500 we will NEVER get one again. insanity.

 

We had one last Augist for about $250 but did not get one last month at $450! However they do sell out so looks like they can charge what they like if people are fool enough or rich enough to pay it.

[awhfy]

$300 was over my max amount

[cb at sea]

Yes...it's nuts! For RCI to rent them for that...and for passengers to accept that price!

[Big_G]

Value is in the eyes of the beholder. [emoji1]

 

 

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[Saturngrl]

Thank you for this information. I am not a beach person, so I will be happy to enjoy the other offerings on Labadee before claiming hot tub space on the ship. :rolleyes:

[leisuretraveler223]

I've paid a heck of a lot more than that for a cabana in Vegas. Money and value are all relative.

[Fat Paul]

My wife and I are absolutely NOT interested in going to either Labidee (barefoot beach) or Coco cay without a cabana. If you don't like the price don't buy the product.

[Sitzmark]

So we've been to Labadee several times over the years and we always got a cabana. On our last trip there the only reason we got one was because we shared it with my sister and her BF so splitting the cost made it palatable. Today DW was looking at the price for our upcoming cruise on the Freedom. $400USD or about $550 CAN. Sorry Royal, but you're a little off base there. In no universe is 6 hours in a hut worth that kind of money. I could book a 3 day cruise on the Enchantment for about less than double that amount.

 

Now I know why so many of the cabanas were empty the last few times we visited Labadee.

 

Not sure who is nuts, the people who price them or the people who pay the price. Labadee had nothing for us, we stayed onboard.

[John&LaLa]

Now the folks that really want one can get one. Not just the ones who board ship first, or relentlessly monitor the website

[nbsjcruiser]

They were sold out when we were there in March.

 

 

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I'd say the last few times we've been there there were several that were not rented.

[Surfguyxxx]

I can assure you, I love to be spoiled but to pay that exorbitant amount is just going too far. I'll pass thank you very much!!!

[MyNameIsGermy]

Value is in the eyes of the beholder. [emoji1]

 

 

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This is correct. We get an over the water cabana on the suite beach every time we go to Labadee. For us, it's worth it. If it's not worth it to you, cool beans.

 

Germ

[thepandabar]

Not sure who is nuts, the people who price them or the people who pay the price. Labadee had nothing for us, we stayed onboard.

 

Not even the overcooked burgers and dry chicken at the buffet on the beach? Or maybe the flavorless fruit salad? :rolleyes:

 

I also like staying on the ship at Labadee. I've found people get tired of Labadee around 1 or 2 though, so you have to pack in all the mostly-empty-ship adventures into the morning :)

[cruisinck]

DH and I also choose to get a cabana every time we are in Labadee. Why because we can. It's the same reason we choose to book a suite over a $400 room.

 

We work hard to play hard :cool:

[bigque]

I am glad we got to experience a cabana on Labadee back in 2013 for $175.00 (Hillside). We were upgraded to one on Barefoot Beach for no extra cost including getting the gold wrist band and eating the upgraded lunch. I say that I said am glad because I will not pay the current prices, even though we enjoyed the day very much! :cool: