Royal Caribbean International’s private beach destination of Labadee, Haiti, has completed a multi-year renovation in time to welcome the line’s Oasis of the Seas on the ship’s Dec. 1 voyage. The primary areas of focus under the development plan included renovations to the island’s pier to allow for the accommodation of Royal Caribbean’s Freedom- and Oasis-class ships, an overhaul of the facilities and dining venues, and a complete revamp of Labadee’s upland areas, including the construction of new bars and the renourishment of area beaches. The dining establishments saw a 57 percent growth in capacity, and the new pier area stretches 1,300 feet (pier and trestle) in length.
Two areas new to Labadee and central to the redesign of the destination are Dragon’s Plaza and Labadee Town Square, both of which offer meeting places where guests can experience Haitian culture and take in shopping, shows, cultural activities and other activities. Within Dragon’s Plaza, Columbus Cove Beach offers family-friendly attractions including water slides, which complement the area’s aqua park. Labadee Town Square offers an expanded version of the artisan market, as well as music, folkloric dancers and other entertainment.
New activities and redesigned public areas elsewhere on Labadee include the new Dragon’s Tail Coaster, offering a high-speed ride through 2,232 feet of the destination’s tropical flora and rock formations. Upland-area favorites like Barefoot Beach Club, dedicated for the use of Royal Caribbean’s suite guests, offers enhanced food and beverage services; and 20 private cabanas are available for rent along the water’s edge and within the hillside areas. The spa facilities at Barefoot Beach have also been revamped to provide an Oasis-like feel, and an expanded area has been set aside for yoga classes and other spa services.
With Oasis of the Seas introducing additional calls to Labadee and other ports on the ship’s Eastern Caribbean itinerary, shore excursions and tour capacities at each stop have increased. On Labadee, new tours include the High Speed Coastal Cruise & Swim excursion and the Discover Haiti Coastal Cruise.
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