Labadee Questions

[LeGerri]

Bonnie, thank you for all the wonderful info. I think we should crown you the official ambassador.

 

Gerri

[CLQ]

Bonnie, thank you for all the wonderful info. I think we should crown you the official ambassador.

 

Gerri

Geez, don't encourage her. All I hear from her now is "Labadee, Labadee, Labadee.";) ;) :D

[Megedy]

Below is a pretty good map of Labadee. We always go to "Hideaway Beach". You will arrive to Labadee by Tender at the "Shuttle docks" (for now, until the pier is completed for Oasis). To get to "Hideaway Beach" you just keep walking on the path toward the left (or take the little tram) until you can't go any further, then you turn left and walk out to the beach. It is always quiet and nice at this beach with very calm water. It is close to Dragons Rock, which is a nice little scenic walk. Also there is a lunch pavillion and restrooms very close by. For a more active beach, you can stop sooner. The closer to the shuttle docks the more crowded the beaches. You can also go straight across the little peninsula and get to the "ocean-side" of Labadee (under the zipline). It is lovely over there too and it has a rougher surf if you like to ride the wavelets. You can also turn right at the shuttle docks and find beaches along that path. They are also more crowded and active if that is what you enjoy. One of those beaches is home to the "water park" that has blow-up things floating out in the water to climb on and play with. There is a small fee involved in this activity which can be purchased in advance. There are plenty of other activities you can prepurchase for Labadee or purchase once you are there, such as waverunners, parasailing, etc.. There is no fee to enjoy any of the beaches at Labadee though. There are attendants there who will want to set you up with lounge chairs. I usually give them a small tip for their service, but I don't think it is required. You can prearrange to rent swim mats for about $10 for the day or you can rent them once you get to the beach. They also rent snorkle stuff (but we always bring our own). Snorkling is not the greatest at Labadee, but I have managed to see sea urchins and sand dollars while snorkeling at Hideaway Beach. We never book excursions at Labadee. I just enjoy relaxing in the shade on the beach and swimming and enjoying the BBQ lunch they provide (for no extra charge). I have been known to purchase a "Labadoozie" or two just to facilitate the relaxation process! ;) As I said previously, Labadee is one of my favorite beach days! This thread is making me even more excited to return in April! :D

 

You mentioned the water park on Labadee and I have a question about that. According to RCCL's excursion description, the price for the water park has a one hour time limit. Do they really kick the kids out after one hour? It looks like a great bunch of stuff to play on but I'm not sure that it's worth it to spend $100 for four kids if they can only be there for an hour out of the whole day.

[Bonnie Voyager]

You mentioned the water park on Labadee and I have a question about that. According to RCCL's excursion description, the price for the water park has a one hour time limit. Do they really kick the kids out after one hour? It looks like a great bunch of stuff to play on but I'm not sure that it's worth it to spend $100 for four kids if they can only be there for an hour out of the whole day.

 

Well, I don't know if this will help you at all, but I just asked my son what HIS opinion was. He was 12 at the time he used the water park (he will be 14 soon). He said he thinks most kids WOULD find the water park worth while, even for just an hour. He also said that he was really tired after that hour was over and isn't sure he could have done another hour right then anyway. He said you play really hard for the whole hour since you know your time is limited. He was happy he got to spend the hour at the water park, but he was not upset when the hour was over. There are other things on the island to do too. I don't know how old your children are, but there is a big inflatible slide near the water park and some sort of little fountain-type park for younger kids too. And of course there is kayaking, wave runners, snorkeling, swim mats, zipline, nature trails, climbing up to Dragons Breath Point, and just playing on the beach and swimming! :D

[Bonnie Voyager]

Geez, don't encourage her. All I hear from her now is "Labadee, Labadee, Labadee.";) ;) :D

 

How dare you insult the newly crowned "Queen of Labadee"

 

 

I shall have you banished from my beautiful island and carried away by my army of cock roaches!

 

[derf5585]

I shall have you banished from my beautiful island and carried away by my army of cock roaches!

 

I wonder what the female roaches are called?

[LeGerri]

I wonder what the female roaches are called?

 

LOL

 

nice way to start the day!

[Lionesss]

I wonder what the female roaches are called?

 

 

 

 

mother-in-laws?

[krazyasaloon]

You guys are da bomb! Thanks for the great info and comedy relief you have provided. We'll be at Ladabee in 2 weeks and can't wait.

[CLQ]

You guys are da bomb! Thanks for the great info and comedy relief you have provided. We'll be at Ladabee in 2 weeks and can't wait.

No, no. Bonnie will actually think she's the newly elected Queen of Labadee. And, she'll take great pleasure in having me banned and carried off by an army of cockroaches. Or mother-in-laws. Either one. She'll do it. :eek:

[Bonnie Voyager]

No, no. Bonnie will actually think she's the newly elected Queen of Labadee. And, she'll take great pleasure in having me banned and carried off by an army of cockroaches. Or mother-in-laws. Either one. She'll do it. :eek:

 

Ahhh, yes....

 

Here's CLQ as he "exits" beautiful Labadee, Hispaniola under the direct order of Queen BV...

 

 

"and STAY out you cad!"

[tinkerme1]

CLQ/Bonnie: Your sense of humor on CC is so refreshing! Thank You! :D