Royal Caribbean will not visit its private destination in Labadee, Haiti until at least July 2027.
A Royal Caribbean Group spokesperson confirmed in a statement to RoyalCaribbeanBlog.com that they've decided to extend the pause for an additional six months.
Previously, Royal Caribbean had halted visits through the end of 2026. Today's update extends that suspension through June 2026.
"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 statement read.
"This decision was made with the safety and well-being of our guests and crew members in mind."
Royal Caribbean ships started skipping Labadee in April 2025, and haven't been back since. It had another stoppage of visits in 2024.
Labadee is a private beach that Royal Caribbean has continuously operated in Haiti since 1988.
With cancellations extending through June, that will mean at least another few months of no visits there.
Why Royal Caribbean is skipping visits to Haiti
The cruise line did not list any specific reasons their ships will bypass Labadee for another six months, only noting in their statement that they continuously evaluate conditions in Haiti.
The country has been suffering from continued violence involving armed groups across Haiti for the last few years.
Earlier this week, heavily armed members of the “Viv Ansanm” gang alliance reportedly attacked the village of Robin in the Grand Fond communal section. There were reports of deaths, injuries, kidnappings and homes being set on fire during the attack.
In the country's capital of Port-au-Prince, armed gangs continue to control large areas.
The U.S. State Department has Haiti at its highest travel advisory level warning against visiting Haiti, which is “Level 4: Do Not Travel."
Cruise ships have been re-routed
Late on Tuesday, emails were sent to guests on any sailings scheduled to visit Labadee between January and June 2027 to inform them of itinerary updates.
Emails sent to guests only mentioned a change in plans, "We've reviewed our sailing plans and made an adjustment to the ports of call we will visit."
Depending on the ship and sail date, the revised plans differ. Some ships are now headed to Costa Maya, Mexico; Nassau, Bahamas; Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; or Grand Cayman.
Any prepaid excursions for purchases in Labadee will automatically refund.
The news sparked a discussion within the Royal Caribbean Blog community, where cruisers shared their opinions. Many seemed to understand the realities of what Haiti is dealing with.
"It's not a safe place and folks should recognize that [Royal Caribbean] is about keeping them from potential harm," Megan Ford wrote.
Bryan Lamb wrote, "I really wasn't surprised or upset. I'm happy they haven't canceled Labadee permanently. I'm sure the people want Royal to resume operations."
Others posted about the revised itineraries and how they felt about the new port options.
- "I'm sad they won't be going back to Labadee but my itinerary had Falmouth as well. So glad it changed to Mexico ports!"
- We are doing Turk and Caïcos instead of Labadee!!"
- "I wish they would include another stop rather than another sea day."
Royal Caribbean remains committed to Labadee
Despite the fact no Royal Caribbean ship has had a day visit to Labadee since April 2025, the company says they are not giving up on the destination.
"We remain committed to our Labadee team members and are working to ensure they feel informed and supported," the company said in a statement.
In fact, they're still supporting the people in the area through a school they've funded for the last 15 years, as well as infrastructure and community development initiatives.
One of their projects provided approximately 7,000 residents in Labadie Village with access to clean water and improved sanitation.
They continue to provide monthly food donations in partnership with the SOLANO group.
