Labadee (Cruise Line Private Island) Port Q&A

Haiti is not a tourist friendly island currently. Labadee is owned by RC fenced off and guarded to keep everyone safe. The “vetted vendor” area is super aggressive and has guards too. Everything on the island is free as far as beaches, chairs, umbrellas, food, drinks (with drink package) zip line and such are extra. First beach on left is super rocky. Go in further or go to the beaches on the right side for much easier on the feet.

Answered by Bertfish on December 29, 2023

Labadee is a beach day stop. You can not leave the port area for any exploration.

Answered by TXatsea on December 29, 2023

Labadee is a private destination in Haiti, leased by Royal Caribbean. There is no access to the main island of Haiti from Labadee for cruise ship guests. When I was there in 2019, I heard a story from a worker that he had to be boated in from where he lives to be able to work at Labadee. I usually treat this port stop as a free beach day. You do not have to book anything to enjoy this port.

Answered by bethwolf on January 06, 2024

Thank you very much for the answers provided!

Answered by Campomarino on December 29, 2023

Labadee is a private island and you are unable to actually leave that port by taxi or anything. It's closed off to the other parts of Haiti. Any and everything you need is right on that island. Excursions, shopping, food, beach, etc.

Answered by Nee on December 28, 2023

Haiti is unstable as far as security. They do not let you leave the secure private area owned by Royal Caribbean. It has two separate beach areas and they allow local vendors to sell their wares inside the secure area.

Answered by beachseasand on January 06, 2024

You really wanna leave the port in Haiti? We are advised not to. Just sayin’.

Answered by krigby42 on January 07, 2024

The vendors are VERY aggressive with their sales. It makes you want avoid that area altogether.

Answered by J60406 on January 06, 2024