Should I go to Labadee Haiti After Earthquake?

[xpandergt]

Just got back from Labadee from the Enchantment of the Seas. I had a blast. Pumping tourist dollars into the Haitian economy is one of the best ways to help. Great video!

[RichardJCaudle]

Many thanks!

[wapminnin]

great interview

[RichardJCaudle]

Thanks for watching and posting a comment.

[saadique]

Excellent Video! Thank you so much for posting. Haiti needs all the assistance they can get right now and Royal Caribbean is doing an excellent job to keep that money flowing into their economy

[gilgabe]

I totally agree with those who chose to go to Haiti. As a Haitian, I advise everyone to go on the Oasis Caribbean cruise, go see Labadie. Haiti has a lot to offer, a lot to see. Yes the earthquake destroyed most of Port-au-Prince, Leogane & Jacmel but these cities are in the south of Haiti. Yes Haiti has poverty but so are Jamaica and other Islands. People need to know that there are 9 millions Haitians in comparaison to few thousands in most small islands in the Caribbean. Haiti is a big Island

[RichardJCaudle]

Thanks for your comment! Haiti is a beautiful island with lots of potential for more tourism.

[RichardJCaudle]

mrf9991 - Thanks for commenting. I wondered how I would feel. Definitely a subdued feeling pulling into port, less celebration. But then, we as passengers saw the supplies being unloaded. We sensed how devastating it would be to the Haitians around Labadee if tourists were to avoid this port. I think Alain makes some good points. It was fun to spend money, give generous tips, talk to the Haitians, and feel we were making a difference; at least keeping their lives normal. So I did feel happy.

[mrf9991]

For me would not feel happy while the others are suffering on the other side of Haiti.

[firnville]

Great video.

[RichardJCaudle]

Many thanks! It's a beautiful place and they really need the continuing economic support. Great zip line, which I didn't do this time. Just chilled on Malfini Beach... crystal clear water. We shopped, gave generous tips, that sort of thing.

[jamiemassetti]

nice videoill be down in labdee haiti that island rocks

[rayof2k]

Nice video Richard.