Royal Caribbean Cancels Labadee Calls Through October 2025 Over Safety

Royal Caribbean has extended its suspension of all port calls to its private destination Labadee, Haiti, through the end of October 2025 due to ongoing gang violence, civil unrest, and safety concerns in the country. Although no incidents have been reported directly in Labadee, the cruise line is prioritizing guest and crew safety amid national instability and limited emergency services. The cancellations affect 23 sailings across five ships, primarily 4- to 7-night Caribbean itineraries, with Labadee visits being replaced by alternative ports such as Nassau, Grand Cayman, Grand Turk, Costa Maya, and others, or swapped for days at sea. Guests with pre-booked excursions in Labadee will receive automatic refunds, and rescheduling for other shore excursions is underway. The US State Department maintains a Level 4: Do Not Travel advisory for Haiti, reinforcing the cruise line's caution. Royal Caribbean is also developing new private destinations in the Caribbean and The Bahamas to enhance guest experiences amid these changes.