Royal Caribbean International plans to resume visits to Labadee, Haiti in October 2024 after temporarily halting trips earlier this year due to violence and instability.
Labadee, a private destination exclusive to the cruise line, has been off itineraries since March 2024, due to growing unrest, including a massive prison break, which prompted safety concerns.
However, with recent regional improvements—such as the return of airlines and an increase in peace-keeping efforts—the cruise line is optimistic about resuming operations.
Adventure of the Seas, First Ship to Resume at Labadee on October 8, 2024
In a message to a guest, Royal Caribbean confirmed the return, saying, “Labadee is one of our fan-favorite private destinations and we are ready and excited to return to Labadee in October 2024!”
| The first ship to call at Labadee will be the Adventure of the Seas, arriving on October 8, 2024. This 3,807-passenger vessel will sail a 6-night Eastern Caribbean voyage from Port Canaveral, stopping in Haiti after visiting Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic and heading to Coco Cay, the cruise line’s other private destination in the Bahamas. |
Other Royal Caribbean ships, including the Freedom of the Seas and Independence of the Seas, will also visit Labadee in October, followed by the Grandeur in November.
These ships will continue to include Labadee in their winter Caribbean itineraries.
Royal Caribbean is the first major cruise line to restart visits to Haiti. Celebrity Cruises, a sister brand, will not return to Labadee until February 2025.
Labadee has been a beloved stop for cruise guests, known for its beaches, zip line, and water activities. The return of these voyages is seen as a positive sign for Haiti’s tourism industry, which has struggled in recent years due to political instability.
Haiti’s political instability worsened after the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in July 2021. This led to widespread unrest and security concerns, prompting Royal Caribbean to cease its visits to the nation in early 2024.
