Royal Caribbean has cancelled all visits to its private destination in Haiti through mid-2027, forcing cruise passengers to wait even longer to return to Labadee.
The popular cruise line, which previously cancelled all stops to Haiti, confirmed that all visits to Labadee will be skipped through June 2027.
The next and earliest scheduled stop to Labadee, pending no future changes, would be during a six-night Eastern Caribbean cruise aboard Allure of the Seas departing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on July 4, 2027.
"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," reads a statement issued by Royal Caribbean International, shared with Royal Caribbean Blog.
The cruise line apologized to passengers for the change and, in emails sent to booked guests, said, "We're sorry for any inconvenience this may cause — your safety is our top priority."
Rather than calling at Labadee, itineraries are being rerouted to ports such as Nassau, Bahamas; Costa Maya, Mexico; Perfect Day at CocoCay; Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; and more.
For example, Legend of the Seas' February 14, 2027, sailing has been rerouted westward to Costa Maya, Mexico, eliminating its planned Eastern Caribbean itinerary altogether.
Other affected sailings, including Odyssey of the Seas' January 25, 2027, voyage, have also been revised. Rather than substituting another, Royal Caribbean has added an extra sea day to the 12-night cruise.
The sudden cancellations don't come as a surprise
As of July 2026, the U.S. Department of State's website lists Haiti at its highest warning level, Level 4: "Do Not Travel." This means that the U.S. government advises Americans not to travel to Haiti under any circumstances because of the extreme risks posed by crime, kidnapping, terrorism, unrest, and limited health care.
On Royal Caribbean's website, the cruise line states that "in the event of strikes, lockouts, riots, weather conditions or mechanical difficulties, or for any other reason whatsoever, Royal Caribbean® may, at any time and without prior notice, cancel, advance, postpone or deviate from any scheduled sailing or port of call."
Recently, Haiti's displacement crisis hit a record 1.5 million, as reported by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Not only that, but armed attacks are no longer confined to traditional areas, affecting communities that had previously served as places of refuge.
"Haiti’s displacement crisis is entering an even more alarming phase," said Gregoire Goodstein, IOM Chief of Mission in Haiti.
"The crisis is no longer confined to specific neighborhoods or regions. As violence spreads into areas once considered safe, more and more people are being forced to flee repeatedly, often with nowhere left to turn."
Elizabeth Wright
Elizabeth graduated from New York University's Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute with her M.A. in Journalism in May 2023. Having sailed on over 30 cruises across different lines, including Royal Caribbean, Carnival, MSC, Margaritaville at Sea, and Princess, she loves sharing her insight and expertise on all things cruising!
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