Royal Caribbean has extended its suspension of cruise visits to Labadee, Haiti, through June 2027, citing ongoing security concerns as the country continues to face widespread gang violence and political instability.
Labadee, the cruise line’s private beach destination on Haiti’s northern coast near Cap-Haïtien, has long been one of Royal Caribbean’s most popular Caribbean stops. Known for its white-sand beaches, water activities, and the Dragon’s Breath Flight Line—one of the world’s longest over-water zip lines—the resort has remained closed to cruise ships since the company first suspended visits because of deteriorating security conditions.
In a statement, a Royal Caribbean spokesperson said the company decided to continue the pause after evaluating conditions in Haiti.
“As we continue to evaluate conditions in Haiti and our ability to deliver the best vacations responsibly, we have decided to extend the suspension of ship calls to Labadee through June 2027,” the company said. The cruise line added that the decision was made with the safety and well-being of its guests and crew members in mind.
The announcement comes as Haiti remains under a U.S. State Department Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisory, with armed gang violence and political instability continuing to affect large parts of the country. Although Labadee is separated from nearby communities and operates as a private resort, Royal Caribbean said it is continuing to monitor the situation before resuming operations.
The extended suspension is expected to impact cruise itineraries through at least the first half of 2027. Guests booked on affected sailings are being rerouted to other Caribbean destinations, including Grand Cayman, Grand Turk, Cozumel, Nassau, and Perfect Day at CocoCay, depending on their itinerary.
Royal Caribbean also said it remains committed to its employees in Labadee and has reassigned many team members to positions across its fleet and other destinations while continuing humanitarian support for local communities.
For many Haitians, the continued closure of Labadee represents more than a change in cruise schedules. The destination has provided employment opportunities and economic activity for residents in northern Haiti for decades, making the extended suspension another setback for communities that rely on tourism.
