marciemi Posted October 24, 2016 #1 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Currently on the Oasis and have been waiting at the gangway for an hour to disembark in Labadee. Per the announcements it's an "unplanned protest". They moved us all up away from the gangway a bit ago and we're waiting to hear more. Most people waiting here have early Shore Excursions and no word on those either. Meanwhile we're getting flyers in our Compasses asking us all to donate to the Haiti relief due to damages from Hurricane Matthew. I realize it's not the same areas or people but seems like the protesters don't realize many of the folks on these ships (and the cruise line itself of course) are providing them with a good deal of support. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
setsail Posted October 24, 2016 #2 Share Posted October 24, 2016 (edited) Ok They are just using the passengers hoping they will take pics/vid and put it on social media since they don't have access. Just ignore them, too late, tell rci cc said to let you off the ship Edited October 24, 2016 by setsail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marciemi Posted October 24, 2016 Author #3 Share Posted October 24, 2016 RCI won't let us off the ship yet. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
setsail Posted October 24, 2016 #4 Share Posted October 24, 2016 RCI won't let us off the ship yet. Sent from my iPhone using Forums So what do you want cc/posters to do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonltnite Posted October 24, 2016 #5 Share Posted October 24, 2016 I think the poster is just letting us know that this is happening. I don't think they expect anyone on CC to do anything about it. Are the protesters on the dock/beach area - or are they in boats in the water? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marciemi Posted October 24, 2016 Author #6 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Okay, cancelled our Shore Excursion but they're announcing we can get off now. About 2 hours late. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
setsail Posted October 24, 2016 #7 Share Posted October 24, 2016 They are selling hand made pepper grinders at the craft market now, be sure to stop by and get yours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted October 24, 2016 #8 Share Posted October 24, 2016 They are selling hand made pepper grinders at the craft market now, be sure to stop by and get yours That's funny Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Espn Posted October 24, 2016 #9 Share Posted October 24, 2016 They are selling hand made pepper grinders at the craft market now, be sure to stop by and get yours :D That is fabulous news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted October 24, 2016 #10 Share Posted October 24, 2016 They are selling hand made pepper grinders at the craft market now, be sure to stop by and get yours How about bread baskets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoGurl Posted October 24, 2016 #11 Share Posted October 24, 2016 They are selling hand made pepper grinders at the craft market now, be sure to stop by and get yours Lol!!! As for the earlier post about asking for donations from passengers while blocking them from enjoying their vacation, my guess is that if they are protesting, then whatever assistance they've been promised (or are expecting) isn't getting to them. If it was, there probably wouldn't be a protest. It could also be issues over employment by the cruise-line, who knows, but if they're protesting then whatever it is they are getting must not be worth it to them to stop the protests. I'd be curious to hear the reason from a local. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juiceman Posted October 24, 2016 #12 Share Posted October 24, 2016 They are selling hand made pepper grinders at the craft market now, be sure to stop by and get yours Nice!! And I hear they will also engrave your name on them as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegalfl Posted October 24, 2016 #13 Share Posted October 24, 2016 RCI won't let us off the ship yet. Sent from my iPhone using Forums since your on the Oasis now can you check and see if they are honoring the beverage discount on the ship. 30% off for diamond plus and 40% for pinnacle. PLEASE AND THANK YOU! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuliaMS Posted October 24, 2016 #14 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Lol!!! As for the earlier post about asking for donations from passengers while blocking them from enjoying their vacation, my guess is that if they are protesting, then whatever assistance they've been promised (or are expecting) isn't getting to them. If it was, there probably wouldn't be a protest. It could also be issues over employment by the cruise-line, who knows, but if they're protesting then whatever it is they are getting must not be worth it to them to stop the protests. I'd be curious to hear the reason from a local. Sent from my iPhone using Forums The protests have been going on for months off and on. I believe something about their elections. They just hope for world news coverage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
setsail Posted October 24, 2016 #15 Share Posted October 24, 2016 (edited) How about bread baskets? Yes, but it's in a set with those wooden tongs:p The locals call it the "max" set Edited October 24, 2016 by setsail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGoguen Posted October 24, 2016 #16 Share Posted October 24, 2016 The protests have been going on for months off and on. I believe something about their elections. They just hope for world news coverage. This. It has nothing to do with donations. They are just trying to piss off the government Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poncho1973 Posted October 24, 2016 #17 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Where are the bananas located in Haiti? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alphakitty Posted October 24, 2016 #18 Share Posted October 24, 2016 It might have something to do with this? http://www.cnn.com/2016/10/23/americas/haiti-prison-escape/index.html Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted October 24, 2016 #19 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Where are the bananas located in Haiti? Not next to the ketchup and mayo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted October 24, 2016 #20 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Yes, but it's in a set with those wooden tongs:p The locals call it the "max" set :D Brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac303 Posted October 24, 2016 #21 Share Posted October 24, 2016 We are also on the Oasis, had a delay of approximately 2 hours, our stay was extended to make up the time lost. other then the delayed start all was normal on the island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted October 24, 2016 #22 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Okay, cancelled our Shore Excursion but they're announcing we can get off now. About 2 hours late. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Thanks for letting us know about this situation. Glad you were finally able to get off the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marciemi Posted October 24, 2016 Author #23 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Back on the ship now! If it had to do with the prison thing, we weren't told anything about that. All seemed normal in port, other than possibly a high security presence but I haven't been here since 2004 so that may be normal now? We're staying an extra hour in port to give people more time. Not blaming RCI at all - just giving folks a heads up for future cruises. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOPCATS2 Posted October 24, 2016 #24 Share Posted October 24, 2016 They are selling hand made pepper grinders at the craft market now, be sure to stop by and get yours This has nothing to do with what the OP posted, why do you always post when you have nothing to say but mean things that have nothing to do with the original topic! Start your own thread about bitchy stuff that makes me feel superior! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted October 24, 2016 #25 Share Posted October 24, 2016 (edited) This has nothing to do with what the OP posted, why do you always post when you have nothing to say but mean things that have nothing to do with the original topic! Ah but it does, if you are a well informed CC reader. Edited October 24, 2016 by Biker19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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