Royal Caribbean ships will continue to stop in Haiti until mid-2027.
The cruise line has extended a pause on calls to its private destination Labadi on Haiti’s northern coast until June 2027 amid ongoing violence in the Caribbean island nation. Royal Caribbean had previously suspended stops there until December 2026.
“This decision was made with the safety and well-being of our guests and crew members in mind,” the cruise line’s parent company, Royal Caribbean Group, told USA TODAY in an email statement. “We have notified guests directly of these changes.”
Royal Caribbean last called Labade in the first quarter of 2025. The cruise line also temporarily halted tours there last year.
In 2024, gang violence increases in Haiti and the country is in a state of emergency. The US State Department has a Level 4 travel advisory for Haiti, its highest rating.
“Do not travel to Haiti due to the risk of crime, kidnapping, terrorism, unrest, and limited health care,” the warning said.
The company said Royal Caribbean Group has worked to support and keep the affected Labdi team members informed, and has identified alternative sites and positions for employees.
Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Nashville. You can reach him at (email protected).