Cruise lines pause port stop in Haiti due to gang violence, crime

Royal Caribbean Halts Sailings to Labadee, Haiti Amid Safety Concerns

As summer approaches, Royal Caribbean has suspended visits to Labadee, Haiti, due to escalating safety concerns and a recent U.S. Embassy security alert regarding potential violence from protests and gang activity. This decision follows similar actions by Celebrity Cruises, with experts noting the deteriorating situation in Haiti, where gangs caused significant casualties last year. While Royal Caribbean assures that the suspension is temporary, no timeline for resuming visits has been provided, prompting a shift to their other private destination, CocoCay in The Bahamas.