Royal Caribbean Extends Labadee Cancellations Through June 2027
Royal Caribbean guests hoping to return to Labadee will have to wait even longer.
The cruise line has extended its suspension of visits to its private destination in Haiti through June 2027. Royal Caribbean had previously removed Labadee from itineraries through the end of 2026.
In a statement, the cruise line said the decision was made as it continues to evaluate conditions in Haiti and its ability to operate visits responsibly.
“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,” Royal Caribbean said. “This decision was made with the safety and well-being of our guests and crew members in mind.”
The latest extension means Royal Caribbean ships will not return to Labadee until at least July 2027.
Guests Are Being Moved to Other Ports
Guests began receiving notifications about the itinerary changes this week, and social media was soon filled with posts from travelers sharing their updated plans.
Replacement ports vary depending on the ship and sailing date. Some itineraries are being updated to visit destinations including Nassau, Costa Maya, Puerto Plata, and Grand Cayman. Other cruises may receive an additional day at sea.
Any prepaid Royal Caribbean shore excursions booked for Labadee will be automatically refunded.
The changes could be disappointing for guests who specifically selected an itinerary because it included Labadee. Unlike Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day at CocoCay in the Bahamas, Labadee is more nature-focused and has less of a theme park feel. The private destination offers several beaches, an alpine coaster, zip lines, water activities, private cabanas, and complimentary dining.
Labadee Has Been Closed Since April 2025
Labadee is not a private island, but a destination located on the northern coast of Haiti.
Royal Caribbean has not visited Labadee since April 2025 as security conditions throughout Haiti have continued to deteriorate. Currently, the United States has Haiti under a Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisory because of risks involving crime, kidnapping, terrorism, civil unrest, and limited access to health care.
Although Labadee is located more than 100 miles from the capital of Port-au-Prince and is separated from surrounding areas, Royal Caribbean has continued to evaluate whether visits can be operated safely.
This is not the first extended disruption for the destination. Royal Caribbean temporarily suspended visits during periods of unrest in 2024 before eventually returning. Calls were paused again in 2025 and have not resumed.
Royal Caribbean Says It Remains Committed to Labadee
Despite the extended closure, Royal Caribbean has not indicated any plans to permanently abandon Labadee.
The cruise line said it remains committed to supporting its employees in the area and keeping them informed as conditions are evaluated.
Royal Caribbean has operated the private destination since 1988 and has also supported projects in nearby communities. According to the cruise line, those efforts have included education programs, clean water and sanitation projects, infrastructure improvements, and food donations.
For now, Labadee will remain absent from Royal Caribbean itineraries for nearly another year.
Whether ships will finally return in July 2027 will likely depend on how conditions in Haiti develop over the coming months.
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