Royal Caribbean Redirects Florida Departures: Discover the Reasons Now

Recently, Royal Caribbean has made significant alterations to the schedules for multiple voyages aboard their ships. cruise The well-known cruise company has decided to cease visits to Labadee, Haiti. This location features a private seaside retreat that belongs to Royal Caribbean.

This alteration is occurring because of the rise in criminal activities, gang-related actions, and political instability in Haiti. The U.S. Department of State The island country has been issued a Level 4 travel warning—the most severe alert—by stating, "Avoid traveling to Haiti because of rampant kidnappings, criminal activities, civil disturbances, and inadequate medical services."

Royal Caribbean released an official statement and provided it to Southern Living via email:

As a precautionary measure, we have temporarily suspended our scheduled visits to Labadee. We have reached out to our guests individually for communication.

Royal Caribbean has nearly a dozen ships with itineraries that include Labadee. Out of these, all except one depart from three southern locations: Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and. Orlando (Port Canaveral).

Given that Labadee is no longer part of the itinerary, it remains uncertain whether an alternative location will take its spot. According to Travel & Leisure , Labadee was highly favored among Royal Caribbean’s clientele. Features such as a roller coaster, waterslides, and a water trampoline transform this into one of the top beach destinations in the Caribbean for families.

This is a developing story.

Read the initial article on Southern Living