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Is Labadee owned by Royal Caribbean?

It is a private resort leased to Royal Caribbean Group, for the exclusive use of passengers of its three cruise lines: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Azamara Club Cruises, until 2050.



Labadee is not technically owned by Royal Caribbean; it is a private port leased by the cruise line from the government of Haiti. Located on the country's northern coast, it serves as an exclusive, gated peninsula accessible only to Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises guests. However, in a significant development for 2026, Royal Caribbean has officially cancelled all scheduled calls to Labadee for the entire year. This decision followed a "temporary pause" that began in 2024 due to escalating civil unrest and gang activity in Haiti. Out of an "abundance of caution" for passenger safety, the cruise line has redirected ships to other private destinations, such as Perfect Day at CocoCay in the Bahamas or their new Royal Beach Club at Paradise Island. While the physical infrastructure—including the alpine coaster, ziplines, and beaches—remains under Royal Caribbean's control via their long-term lease, the destination will remain dormant throughout 2026 until regional security conditions improve significantly.

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