Topic: Labadee

2 chapters across the catalog

Shysters Show Up
Episode 169 1:16:03 - 1:18:21

169: Shysters Show Up

Royal Caribbean, Labadee Haiti Cruise Stop

A producer from "Cranky Geeks" provides a first-hand account of a Royal Caribbean cruise ship docking at Labadee, Haiti, shortly after the earthquake. Contrary to some media reports, the ship delivered supplies and raised $250,000 for relief while maintaining distance from the disaster zone.

Flying Upside Down
Episode 167 24:04 - 26:41

167: Flying Upside Down

Royal Caribbean, Independence of the Seas Haiti Barbecue

The Royal Caribbean cruise ship Independence of the Seas continued its scheduled stop at a private fenced-in beach in Labadee, Haiti, shortly after the earthquake. Passengers participated in water sports and barbecues while armed guards patrolled the perimeter. The cruise line defended the stop as a humanitarian call because the ship delivered 40 pallets of supplies.