Royal Caribbean has extended the suspension of its cruise ship visits to Labadee, Haiti, through June 2027, impacting planned itineraries in 2026 and early 2027, according to www.paxnews.com.
Itinerary Changes Affect Legend of the Seas
The suspension includes the February 14, 2027 cruise of the Legend of the Seas, which will no longer call at Labadee. This six-night sailing from Fort Lauderdale was initially scheduled to stop at Perfect Day at CocoCay, Labadee, and Falmouth, Jamaica. Royal Caribbean has revised the itinerary to replace Labadee with two Mexican ports: Costa Maya and Cozumel.
Labadee Location and Operational Status
Labadee is a private Royal Caribbean destination situated on Haiti’s northern coast, approximately 130
miles north of the capital, Port-au-Prince. The site encompasses 260 acres and is accessible exclusively to cruise passengers through fencing and private security. Royal Caribbean last made a call there in April 2025 before re-suspending visits following prior cancellations.
Security Concerns and Travel Advisories
The extended suspension responds to ongoing safety risks amid escalating gang violence and deteriorating security conditions in Haiti. A criminal gang controlling large sectors of Port-au-Prince and parts of Haiti’s economy has carried out attacks on police stations, prisons, and government buildings, worsening the humanitarian crisis. The U.S. Department of State currently maintains a Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisory for
Haiti citing violent crime, kidnappings, and armed gang activity. Similarly, the Government of Canada advises travelers to “Avoid All Travel” to Haiti.
Royal Caribbean has communicated itinerary adjustments directly to guests affected by the suspension. Passengers on cruises formerly scheduled to call at Labadee will experience modified routes that exclude the destination through at least mid-2027.
A Royal Caribbean Group spokesperson said, “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. This decision was made with the
safety and well-being of our guests and crew members in mind. We have communicated these changes directly with guests.”
