Haiti Protesters again today on Oasis (10/24)

[marciemi]

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.

 

 

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[setsail]

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

[marciemi]

RCI won't let us off the ship yet.

 

 

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[setsail]

RCI won't let us off the ship yet.

 

 

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So what do you want cc/posters to do?

[moonltnite]

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?

[marciemi]

Okay, cancelled our Shore Excursion but they're announcing we can get off now. About 2 hours late.

 

 

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[setsail]

They are selling hand made pepper grinders at the craft market now, be sure to stop by and get yours

[John&LaLa]

They are selling hand made pepper grinders at the craft market now, be sure to stop by and get yours

That's funny

 

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[Espn]

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

[Biker19]

They are selling hand made pepper grinders at the craft market now, be sure to stop by and get yours

 

How about bread baskets?

[ColoradoGurl]

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.

 

 

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[juiceman]

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.

[cruisegalfl]

RCI won't let us off the ship yet.

 

 

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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!

[JuliaMS]

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.

 

 

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The protests have been going on for months off and on. I believe something about their elections. They just hope for world news coverage.

[setsail]

How about bread baskets?

 

Yes, but it's in a set with those wooden tongs:p

 

The locals call it the "max" set

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[CGoguen]

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

[poncho1973]

Where are the bananas located in Haiti?

[alphakitty]

It might have something to do with this?

 

http://www.cnn.com/2016/10/23/americas/haiti-prison-escape/index.html

 

 

 

 

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[Biker19]

Where are the bananas located in Haiti?

 

Not next to the ketchup and mayo.

[Biker19]

Yes, but it's in a set with those wooden tongs:p

 

The locals call it the "max" set

 

:D Brilliant.

[Mac303]

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.

[OCruisers]

Okay, cancelled our Shore Excursion but they're announcing we can get off now. About 2 hours late.

 

 

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Thanks for letting us know about this situation.

Glad you were finally able to get off the ship.

[marciemi]

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.

 

 

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[TOPCATS2]

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!

[Biker19]

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