Royal Caribbean Cancels All Stops to This Caribbean Destination Through Next Year

"The destination, located on the country's northern coast, is a private beach resort owned and operated exclusively by Royal Caribbean. Labadee has historically been a popular stop on Royal Caribbean's Western Caribbean itineraries, serving as a way for travelers to experience Haiti's coastal beaches and partake in adventurous activities like zip lining. Since it operates separately from the rest of the country's tourism infrastructure, it is isolated from much of the unrest elsewhere in Haiti. In a statement provided to Travel + Leisure, Royal Caribbean said: "Out of an abundance of caution, we have paused our upcoming visits through April 2026. We are communicating with our guests directly.""

"According the U.S. Department of State's travel advisory, Haiti remains at a Level 4: Do Not Travel, the highest level of risk on its scale. The current advisory, last updated on July 15, outlines significant safety concerns related to crime and civil unrest. "Haiti has been under a State of Emergency since March 2024. Crimes involving firearms are common in Haiti," the advisory states. "They include robbery, carjackings, sexual assault, and kidnappings for ransom. Do not travel to Haiti for any reason. Kidnapping is widespread. U.S. citizens have been victims and have been hurt or killed.""

Royal Caribbean has extended its pause on visits to Labadee, Haiti through April 2026 after initially pausing visits beginning April 2025, citing political instability. Labadee is a private beach resort on Haiti's northern coast owned and operated exclusively by Royal Caribbean and is a frequent stop on Western Caribbean itineraries offering beaches and activities like zip lining. The site operates separately from much of Haiti's tourism infrastructure and is isolated from unrest in other areas. The U.S. Department of State maintains a Level 4: Do Not Travel advisory for Haiti, noting widespread violent crime, kidnappings, and a State of Emergency since March 2024.

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