Emergency forces Royal Caribbean ship back to port Unrest in Haiti, however, has led to that entire nation being placed under a "Level 4: Do not travel" advisory. That has been in place since March 2024,

Even a three month stop has very severe negative consequences around the world and in Haiti, for saving people’s lives and for preserving U.S. credibility, U.S. soft power.”

Despite the very serious warning, Royal Caribbean continues to call on its private destination in Labadee, Haiti. Come Cruise With Me Executive Editor Dan Kline traveled to Labadee on Royal Caribbean's Voyager of the Seas to get a sense of what the private destination is like, and how safe it feels.

Corruption and money laundering continue to undermine prospects for stability in Haiti, while enabling trafficking and organized crime.”

Haiti’s gangs caused thousands of deaths and the displacement of over a million people in the past year, according to the UN, highlighting the extreme humanitarian consequences of their increasing control over the country.

Haiti's transitional leader, Leslie Voltaire, warns of a looming 'catastrophic' situation if the U.S. cuts aid and deports migrants. Gang violence and displacement worsen the humanitarian crisis, while international support is sought for upcoming elections and nation stabilization.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro arrived in Haiti's southeastern city of Jacmel on Wednesday afternoon in a rare visit by a foreign head of state to the Caribbean nation, as Haiti endures an extended conflict with armed gangs.

Cruise port construction work is still keeping Royal Caribbean’s biggest ships out of one sought-after destination.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro is visiting Haiti as part of a whirlwind trip to strengthen ties with the violence-wracked country

Kenya’s interior minister says the east African nation has deployed 217 more police officers to Haiti as part of a Kenya-led multinational force to curb gang violence.

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The transitional government should prioritize governance over competing personal and political interests. Now is not the time for political infighting.’