Royal Caribbean Again Suspends Haiti Cruise Stops

Royal Caribbean has again suspended cruise visits to its private destination in Labadee, Haiti, after the U.S. State Department issued a Level 4 'Do Not Travel' advisory amid escalating gang violence and unrest. At least four ships, including Voyager of the Seas, Oasis of the Seas, Adventure of the Seas, and Odyssey of the Seas, have been rerouted to ports like Nassau, Bahamas, and Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. Passengers with pre-paid Labadee excursions are being refunded, with direct communication from Royal Caribbean to affected guests. Although Labadee is located far from much of the current unrest, the worsening security situation in Haiti—particularly in Port-au-Prince—has led to the decision. This marks the second suspension of visits to Labadee in just over a year, underscoring the challenges cruise lines face in volatile regions. There is no set timeline for resuming stops as security concerns persist.