Since 2007, Royal Caribbean has spent millions to improve their private beach destination of Labadee in Haiti. “We’ve just invested $50 million into the property, said Royal Caribbean’s CEO Adam Goldstein during an interview with National Public Radio following the Haiti earthquake. “We actually have a pier there now. We also have put in some fairly significant attractions, like a long zip line over the water and an alpine-style coaster on the hill.”
Here is a list of the new excursions along with the other popular ones.
Newest Royal Caribbean Shore Excursions in Labadee
Dragon's Tail Coaster – This high-speed alpine coaster ride rises to 680 feet before descending at 30 miles per hour through dips and 360-degree turns. Guests can choose to book this excursion as a single ride ($15), double ride ($25), or with all day access ($40). Minimum age to be a single rider is 12 years old.
Dragon’s Breath Flight Line – Guests enjoy breathtaking views while zipping down a flight line that is 2,600-feet long and 500-feet above the water. Riders can reach speeds of 40-50 mph. The minimum height to participate on this excursion is 60 inches (Cost of tour $85).
Other Royal Caribbean Cruise Excursions in Labadee
High Speed Coastal Cruise and Swim – Passengers take a boat ride to a snorkel stop at a reef. Highlights not only include swimming with tropical fish, but the boat ride itself is a highlight since it travels at speeds up to 50 mph (Cost of tour $79 pp).
Labadee Snorkel Safari – For those that don’t want a high-speed boat ride, but still want to go on a snorkel tour, this is the one. Guests take a double-deck catamaran cruise to the reef and snorkel equipment is also provided (Cost of tour $46 per adult).
Sea Trek Wave Jet Tour – Guests board a personal watercraft for a 50-minute guided tour along Labadee’s coast. This tour has two different prices (Driver $95; Passenger $29).
Sandbar Island Getaway – A motorized catamaran takes guests to a sandbar offshore. Guests can choose to stay onboard the catamaran, swim in the shallow water surrounding the sandbar or sunbathe. This two-hour tour costs $44 per adult. For an extra $5 per person, guests can stay an extra hour plus have unlimited free rum punch.
Castaway at Malfini Beach – Looking to get away from the crowds of the main Labadee beaches, guests can take a 20-minute boat ride to a remote beach cove. Guaranteed lounge chair and complimentary floating mat are included, as well as a welcome drink (Price $65 per adult).
Discover Haiti Coastal Cruise – Guests take a motorized catamaran on a 1.75 hour narrated cruise along the coast. Passengers will learn about Haitian culture and view the coastal villages, the Citadel (historic fort) and lush landscape from the comfort of the boat (Price $44 per adult).
Sea Trek Arawak Aqua Park – Participants that want to use this water park must be able to swim as it is situated offshore. It includes in-water trampolines, a floating Water Totter, and a slide in the shape of a sand castle. The cost for each person to use it for one hour is $15.
Sea Trek Kayak Adventure – Guests can take a 1.5 hour guided kayak tour through the Bay of Labadee and learn about the Haitian culture while enjoying the landscape (Price $38 per adult).
Royal Caribbean offers numerous Caribbean cruises to Labadee from Port Canaveral, Fort Lauderdale and other embarkation ports. For example, the Liberty of the Seas offers select cruises year round stopping at Labadee. In addition, the Oasis of the Seas will start to offer Labadee on select Caribbean cruises beginning in May 2010.
Renee Ruggero - Renee is a published travel writer and cruise industry insider with more than 1,000 days on cruise ships, visiting over 50 countries.
