Royal Caribbean will not sail to its private resort of Labadee, Haiti, for the remainder of 2026, extending a suspension that has been in place since 2024 due to ongoing safety and security concerns in the country.
Labadee, located on the northern coast of Haiti and used exclusively by Royal Caribbean Group’s cruise ships, including Celebrity and Azamara, had previously been removed from itineraries until May 2026.
Royal Caribbean Group, the cruise ship’s parent company, said: “Out of an abundance of caution, we have extended the suspension of Labadee until December 2026.” USA Today in a statement.
independent Royal Caribbean has also been contacted for comment.
Royal Caribbean last called at Labadee in early 2025, after suspending visits in March 2024 when escalating gang violence put Haiti into a state of emergency and prompted the United States to issue the highest level 4 “do not travel” warning.
Royal Caribbean will suspend visits to its private port of Labadie in Haiti for the remainder of 2026 due to ongoing safety concerns, extending a suspension that has been in place since 2024 (Getty Images)
“Crime involving firearms is common in Haiti,” the alert states. “These include robberies, carjackings, sexual assaults and kidnapping for ransom. Do not travel to Haiti for any reason.”
No other cruise lines currently sail to Haiti. If travelers find themselves in Haiti, the advisory urges them to avoid crowds and demonstrations, plan accommodations and transportation in advance, and develop an independent evacuation plan with help from the U.S. government. More guidance is available online.
Gang violence in Haiti has exacerbated a severe humanitarian crisis characterized by widespread violence, hunger and displacement. Instability dating back to the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse has allowed gangs to control much of Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, and continue to expand their influence across the country.
In October 2025, the United Nations approved a new gang-busting force to address Haiti’s security crisis, but past missions, including the underfunded 2024 operation, have had limited impact.
To help those in need, the United Nations launched the Haiti 2026 Humanitarian Response Plan in December, which aims to assist 4.2 million people suffering from violence, displacement, food shortages and collapsed services.
The $880 million plan will provide life-saving assistance, improve access to essential services in the hardest-hit areas and support communities experiencing extreme stress, the organization said.