Updated
Updated · Fox News · Jul 16
Royal Caribbean Extends Labadee Suspension Through June 2027 as Haiti Stays Under Level 4 Warning
Updated
Updated · Fox News · Jul 16

Royal Caribbean Extends Labadee Suspension Through June 2027 as Haiti Stays Under Level 4 Warning

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 16

Summary

  • June 2027 is Royal Caribbean’s new target for resuming calls to Labadee, extending the Haiti resort pause by another year.
  • Safety concerns drove the move, with the cruise line citing conditions in Haiti, where gang violence and political instability persist under a U.S. Level 4 Do Not Travel advisory.
  • Labadee itineraries are being swapped for ports including Grand Cayman, Grand Turk, Cozumel and Nassau, while some booked passengers questioned whether the stop will reopen soon.
  • Royal Caribbean said it is supporting Labadee staff during the shutdown by reassigning workers across its fleet and destinations and continuing monthly food donations to local communities.

Insights

With Haiti's crisis deepening, will Royal Caribbean's 'temporary' Labadee closure become a permanent billion-dollar abandonment?
By closing its secure port for safety, is Royal Caribbean worsening the economic crisis that fuels Haiti's instability?