Labadee calls suspended into 2026, winter swaps ahead

Published on Oct 17, 2025, 10:55 am CDT

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Key points

Royal Caribbean, Celebrity extend Labadee pause
Expect short-notice Western Caribbean port swaps
Shore tours to Labadee are refunded automatically
Check app and email 72 hours before departure
Common substitutes include Cozumel and Grand Cayman
Level 4 Haiti advisory underpins the suspension

Impact

Airports: No direct airport impacts; cruise fly-ins should allow extra time for rebooking.
Cruise Lines: Royal Caribbean and Celebrity extend Labadee suspension into 2026; port swaps continue.
Travelers: Verify shore-tour refunds and watch for replacement ports 72 hours pre-sailing.
Outlook: Reassessment expected closer to spring 2026 as security conditions evolve.

Royal Caribbean Group is extending the suspension of calls at Labadee on Haiti's north coast into 2026, and Celebrity Cruises has removed Labadee from select 2025 and 2026 sailings. The ongoing Level 4, Do Not Travel advisory for Haiti underpins the decision. Travelers booked on Western Caribbean runs should expect short-notice port substitutions and automatic refunds of any pre-paid Labadee shore excursions.

Royal Caribbean's Labadee pause, what changes now

Royal Caribbean first paused Labadee amid Haiti's security crisis, then extended the suspension through at least April to May 2026 across multiple ships. Celebrity has mirrored the move on targeted voyages in late 2025 and early 2026. In practice, the lines are swapping Labadee for alternatives such as Grand Turk, Nassau, Perfect Day at CocoCay, Puerto Plata, Grand Cayman, Cozumel, or simply adding a sea day. Guests typically receive direct notices and revised port lists by email and in-app. For background and prior milestones, see our recent coverage, Royal Caribbean extends Labadee pause to May 2026 and Royal Caribbean extends Labadee suspension to October 2025.

Latest developments

Celebrity's itinerary alerts show Labadee removed from a series of Apex and Beyond departures spanning November 2025 through April 2026, with replacement calls published ship by ship. Industry updates through mid-September confirmed Royal Caribbean's extension, with the earliest potential return now pushed to spring 2026 pending conditions.

Analysis

Expect rolling adjustments across winter and early spring. Berth availability at substitute ports can drive last-minute reshuffles, so monitor your cruise app and email closely. If your itinerary still lists Labadee, treat it as tentative until you receive an updated port schedule. Shore excursions tied to Labadee are being canceled and refunded automatically; verify credits post to your reservation. If a replacement port appears, browse new excursions early since popular options sell out quickly. Flyers connecting to embarkation cities should leave buffer on departure day; a swapped port can shift all-aboard times.

Final thoughts

With Labadee calls suspended into 2026, travelers should plan for Western Caribbean port swaps and confirm excursion refunds 72 hours before departure. The pause prioritizes safety and keeps itineraries viable while Haiti's conditions evolve.