Royal Caribbean extends Labadee, Haiti cruise stop until June 2027

The popular cruise line has extended its suspension of visits to the private resort for another year, leaving some passengers wondering if the resort will ever reopen.

Royal Caribbean recently announced that it will extend its visit to Labadee, Haiti, until June 2027.

Labadee, Royal Caribbean’s private beach resort on Haiti’s north coast, is famous for its white-sand beaches and the Dragon’s Breath Flight Line, one of the world’s longest overwater zip lines.

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“As we continue to assess the conditions in Haiti and our ability to deliver the best vacations responsibly, we have decided to extend the suspension of calls to Labadee until June 2027,” a Royal Caribbean Group spokesperson told Fox News Digital.

“This decision was made with the safety and well-being of our guests and crew members in mind. We have communicated directly with guests about these changes.”

The expansion comes as Haiti, which is under a Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisory from the US State Department, continues to grapple with gang violence and political instability.

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The resort is about six miles northwest of Cap-Haïtien, the second largest city in Haiti.

Labadee is one of the few private sailing destinations in Haiti. It offers passengers a unique recreational experience unlike most of the rest of the country.

“We are committed to our Labadee team members and are working to ensure they feel informed and supported,” said a Royal Caribbean Group spokesperson.

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“We have identified positions across our fleet and locations where we will place crew members during this time off,” the company said.

Labadee sits on Haiti’s northern coast, about six kilometers northwest of Cap-Haïtien, the country’s second largest city. (Ron Buskirk/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

At the moment, passengers on the cruise will not be able to hear the destination.

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Passengers on a Royal Caribbean forum said their stops in Labadee were changed to destinations including Grand Cayman, Grand Turk, Cozumel and Nassau.

“I really wanted to visit Labadee,” wrote another.

“Labadee has been a prominent feature in many travel plans.”

“Oh darn … I’m booked in Labadee in April 2027,” wrote another.

Six months ago, when Royal Caribbean canceled another visit to Labadee, travelers discussed the change on Reddit.

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“Sadly, not only for the people who work there but for selfishness…. [it] he’s amazing,” said one Reddit user.

“It’s unfortunate, because Labadee brings jobs and money to the citizens of Haiti, who need it the most,” said the second.

Reactions online ranged from disappointment to skepticism that Labadee will reopen in the near future. (Ron Buskirk/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

“So sad. I always enjoyed going there,” said a third Reddit user.

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“Labadee is an amazing place. I loved it there,” chimed in another.

“Labadee has been a highlight of many travel shows. I wonder what they’ll replace it with,” said one Reddit user.

Labadee has long been a popular stop for Royal Caribbean passengers looking for beaches, tours and the Dragon’s Breath Flight Line zipline. (Ron Buskirk/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

“Our connection with the Labadee community goes beyond our operations there, and we are proud of our long-standing investment in the region,” said a Royal Caribbean Group spokesperson.

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“We continue to support local communities through ongoing humanitarian efforts, including monthly food donations,” said a spokesperson for the department.

Fox News Digital’s Jessica Mekles contributed reporting.