Beloved cruise spot will be off limits through 2027 as safety concerns linger
A popular cruise line has extended its suspension of visits to a private resort for another year, prompting some passengers to question whether the destination will ever reopen.Royal Caribbean recently said it's extending its pause on visits to Labadee, Haiti, through June 2027.Labadee, Royal Caribbean's private beach destination on Haiti's northern coast, is popular for its white-sand beaches and the Dragon's Breath Flight Line, one of the world's longest over-water ziplines.US UPDATES TRAVEL WARNING FOR QUAKE-HIT NATION, CITING DISASTER RISKS AND VIOLENT CRIME"As we continue to evaluate conditions in Haiti and our ability to deliver the best vacations responsibly, we have decided to extend the suspension of ship calls to Labadee through June 2027," a Royal Caribbean Group spokesperson told Fox News Digital."This decision was made with the safety and well-being of our guests and crew members in mind. We have communicated these changes directly with guests."The extension comes as Haiti, which is under a Level 4 "Do Not Travel" advisory from the U.S.
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A popular cruise line has extended its suspension of visits to a private resort for another year, prompting some passengers to question whether the destination will ever reopen.Royal Caribbean recently said it's extending its pause on visits to Labadee, Haiti, through June 2027.Labadee, Royal Caribbean's private beach destination on Haiti's northern coast, is popular for its white-sand beaches and the Dragon's Breath Flight Line, one of the world's longest over-water ziplines.US UPDATES TRAVEL WARNING FOR QUAKE-HIT NATION, CITING DISASTER RISKS AND VIOLENT CRIME"As we continue to evaluate conditions in Haiti and our ability to deliver the best vacations responsibly, we have decided to extend the suspension of ship calls to Labadee through June 2027," a Royal Caribbean Group spokesperson told Fox News Digital."This decision was made with the safety and well-being of our guests and crew members in mind. We have communicated these changes directly with guests."The extension comes as Haiti, which is under a Level 4 "Do Not Travel" advisory from the U.S. State Department, continues to grapple with widespread gang violence and political instability.CRUISE TIPPING CHARGES ARE 'OUT OF CONTROL,' SAY PASSENGERS AS COMPANIES TOUT 'EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE'The resort is roughly six miles northwest of Cap-Haïtien, Haiti's second-largest city.Labadee is one of the few private cruise destinations in Haiti. It gives passengers an exclusive resort experience separate from much of the rest of the country."We remain committed to our Labadee team members and are working to ensure they feel informed and supported," the Royal Caribbean Group spokesperson added.THOUSANDS OF CRUISE TRAVELERS HIT WITH ABRUPT VACATION PLAN CHANGES: 'APOLOGIZE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE'"We have identified positions across our fleets and destinations to place team members during this pause," the company said.For now, cruise passengers will not be able to experience the destination.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERPassengers on a Royal Caribbean forum said their Labadee stops were replaced with destinations including Grand Cayman, Grand Turk, Cozumel and Nassau."I really wanted to visit Labadee," one person wrote."Oh darn ...
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- A popular cruise line has extended its suspension of visits to a private resort for another year, prompting some passengers to question whether the destination will ever reopen.Royal Caribbean recently said it's extending its pause on visits to Labadee, Haiti, through June 2027.Labadee, Royal Caribbean's private beach destination on Haiti's northern coast, is popular for its white-sand beaches and the Dragon's Breath Flight Line, one of the world's longest over-water ziplines.US UPDATES TRAVEL WARNING FOR QUAKE-HIT NATION, CITING DISASTER RISKS AND VIOLENT CRIME"As we continue to evaluate conditions in Haiti and our ability to deliver the best vacations responsibly, we have decided to extend the suspension of ship calls to Labadee through June 2027," a Royal Caribbean Group spokesperson told Fox News Digital."This decision was made with the safety and well-being of our guests and crew members in mind. We have communicated these changes directly with guests."The extension comes as Haiti, which is under a Level 4 "Do Not Travel" advisory from the U.S.
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