Travel advisory · HaitiGovernments advise against all travel to Haiti.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
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Also named by one government: Artibonite Department (France), Bas-Delmas (Germany), Carrefour (Germany), Carrefour Drouillard (Germany), Champs-de-Mars (Germany), Cité Militaire (Germany), Croix-des-Bouquets (Germany), Delmas 31 (Italy), Fontamara (Germany), Gran Ravine (Italy), Jean-Marie Vincent (Germany), Port-au-Prince road entry and exit (France), Portail Leogane (Italy), Saint Marc–Les Gonaïves road (RN1) (France), Santo (Germany), Ti Bwa (Italy), Torcelle (Germany), Tortue Island (France), Toussant Brave (Germany), Village-de-Dieux (Germany), Wharf Jeremie (Italy), Zone between Croix-des-Bouquets and Étang Saumâtre (incl. Thomazeau, Ganthier) (France)
| Government | Advice | Updated | Read the advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (FCDO) | FCDO advises against all travel to Haiti | – | Read the advice |
| United States (State Dept) | Level 4: Do Not Travel | Jul 10, 2026 | Read the advice |
| Canada (Global Affairs) | Avoid all travel to Haiti | – | Read the advice |
| Germany (Auswärtiges Amt) | Reisewarnung: vor Reisen nach Haiti wird gewarnt | Oct 13, 2026 | Read the advice |
| New Zealand (SafeTravel) | Do not travel (level 4 of 4) | – | Read the advice |
| France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) | Formellement déconseillé : ensemble du pays | – | Read the advice |
Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.
Labadee
Labadee is Royal Caribbean's private beach on Haiti's north coast, reached by cruise ship for swimming, water sports and a day ashore.
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Labadee is a private beach on a peninsula near Cap-Haïtien, on Haiti's north coast. Royal Caribbean has run the site since 1986, and most guests reach it on a cruise ship that stops there for the day. Swimming and water sports are the main draw.
Labadee suits a short beach day for people who want a swim without planning a wider trip to Haiti. It does not show the country's towns, markets or history, so if that is your goal, look at other options and check the current US State Department advisory before you book. The drier months from December to April suit beach days best, while the hurricane season from June to November carries the most storm risk. Your time ashore follows the ship's schedule, so plan around it. Keep your passport with you, since the ship and officials may ask to see it.
Labadee in five
- Book a cruise that lists Labadee as a stopLabadee is a private beach run by Royal Caribbean and is reached only by cruise ship. Independent visitors cannot get in, so confirm the port on your itinerary before you book.Haiti
- Carry small US dollar billsVendors often price goods in US dollars, and small notes make drinks and souvenirs simpler. Check your cruise line's card and onboard account rules before you sail.Money and cards
- Check the travel advisory before you bookRead the US State Department advisory for Haiti and your cruise line's notices before you book.
- Keep to the all-aboard timeThe ship sails on its published schedule, not when the beach empties. Note the all-aboard time in the daily program and leave the sand early enough to reach the gangway.
- Get insurance that covers medical evacuationMedical care on the island is limited, so moving you to a larger hospital is the cost to plan for. Check that your policy covers evacuation for this trip.Travel insurance
Need to know
- Currency
- Haitian gourde (HTG); US dollars widely used
- Entry
- Passport needed; visa rules depend on nationality and itinerary
- Emergency
- 114 police; ask cruise staff on shore for an ambulance
- Tipping
- Gratuities added to the ship account; extra tips optional
- Time
- UTC-5
Weather by month
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryDry, pleasant
- FebruaryDry, pleasant
- MarchDry, warm
- AprilDry, warm
- MayRains start
- JuneStorm season starts
- JulyHot, humid
- AugustHurricane peak
- SeptemberHurricane peak
- OctoberStorm season
- NovemberStorm season ends
- DecemberDry, busy
Right now in Labadee
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
29
- Feels like
- 33°
- Humidity
- 73%
- Wind
- 12 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 77%
Labadee
03:36 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today28°25°77%Monday: Drizzle. High 28°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 77%.
- Tue29°25°69%Tuesday: Rain. High 29°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 69%.
- Wed29°25°61%Wednesday: Rain. High 29°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 61%.
- Thu28°24°86%Thursday: Thunderstorms. High 28°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 86%.
- Fri28°24°61%Friday: Drizzle. High 28°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 61%.
- Sat29°24°43%Saturday: Drizzle. High 29°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 43%.
- Sun29°25°37%Sunday: Drizzle. High 29°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 37%.
Updated 01:16 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 131 HTG
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Day trips by train
- Cap-HaïtienVaries by road; ask the tour operatorThe nearest sizeable city on the north coast, with its own markets and old streets.Read the guide
- Citadelle LaferrièreVaries by road; ask the tour operatorA hilltop fortress begun in 1805 and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Sans-Souci PalaceVaries by road; ask the tour operatorThe ruined palace below the Citadelle, visited on the same trip.
Before you go to Labadee
Rules for Labadee, checked
- Check the US State Department travel advisory for Haiti before you book; it sets out security risks and the current travel level.Source
- Stay with the cruise line's shore plan and return to the ship before the all-aboard time shown in the daily program.
- Carry your passport ashore, since the ship and officials may ask to see it.
- Check Haiti's rules on declaring cash before you carry large sums, and do not rely on past trip reports for current rules.
Plan around Labadee
Background on Haiti and the north coast before you sail
Read the guideEntry rules for HaitiPassport and visa checks before you board the ship
Read the guideMoney for a cruise dayDollars, gourdes and what to carry ashore
Read the guideCover for medical evacuationCoverage to check before a cruise day
Read the guideShore excursions and ticketsCompare excursions and tickets before you book
Read the guideCaribbean cruise stopsOther island ports for a wider Caribbean route
Read the guideLabadee FAQ
Can you visit Labadee without a cruise?
Labadee is a private cruise-line destination, reached by ship. It is not open to independent visitors, so confirm access with the cruise line before you plan around it.
Is Labadee safe to visit?
Haiti has serious crime and gang violence. Read the US State Department advisory and your cruise line's current notices before you book, and follow the cruise line's instructions on shore.
Do you need a visa for Labadee?
It depends on your nationality and your ship's itinerary. Check the requirements with the Haitian embassy or consulate, or with your cruise line, before you sail.
What currency is used in Labadee?
The Haitian gourde is the national currency, but US dollars are widely used, especially in tourist areas. Carry small bills in dollars for drinks and souvenirs.
How long is a visit to Labadee?
A visit lasts one ship's day and ends at the all-aboard time. Plan the day around the sailing time, not around the beach.
Is Labadee worth visiting?
It suits a beach day on a Caribbean cruise. If you want Haiti itself, the north coast has Cap-Haïtien and the Citadelle Laferrière, but ask the cruise line about excursions there.