The Royal Caribbean has increased its break on sailors for one of its private sites through next year.
The popular cruise line initially stopped Labdi, Haiti’s visit in April 2025, citing political instability, and now extended suspension to another year. Located on the northern coast of the country, this destination is a private beach resort, owned by the Royal Caribbean.
Labdi has historically been a popular stage at Royal Caribbean’s Western Caribbean Yatra programs, working for travelers to experience Haiti’s coastal beaches and participate in adventure activities such as zip lining. Since it operates separately from the rest of the tourism infrastructure of the country, it is different from disturbance elsewhere in Haiti.
In a statement given Travel + holidayRoyal Caribbean said: “With an abundance of caution, we have stopped our upcoming visits through April 2026. We are directly communicating with our guests.”
As US State Department Travel AdvisorHaiti remains at a level 4: Do not travel, the highest level of risk on your scale. The current advisor, which was last updated on July 15, underlines important security concerns related to crime and civil unrest. “Haiti has been in a state of emergency since March 2024. Haiti crimes related to firearms are common,” in the advisory states. “They include robbery, carjacking, sexual harassment, and kidnapping for ransom. Do not travel to Haiti for any reason. Kidnapping is widespread. American citizens are victims and have been hurt or killed.”
Advisor also notes that local law enforcement has a limited ability to respond to serious crimes and a warning of port security in Haiti in the US Coast Guard. According to the US Travel Advisor to the US, “The country has a widespread violent crime and organized crime, and there is a limited ability to respond to serious crimes in local law enforcement.” “The US Coast Guard is concerned about safety in Haiti’s ports. Until he is addressed, the Coast Guard advised the mericars and passengers traveling through Haiti’s ports to take precautions.”
The Royal Caribbean has not announced when the sailors will resume for Labdi, given that the decisions of the future journey program will depend on development in the region.
