🇭🇹 Labadee, Haiti — Cruise Port Guide
A fenced, 260-acre private peninsula on Haiti's lush north coast, Labadee pairs mountain-backed turquoise coves with one of the world's longest over-water zip lines — an exclusive playground for Royal Caribbean and Celebrity guests.
Updated September 2026
Quick facts
Getting ashore
When to visit Labadee
Warm and swimmable year-round, with the driest, most pleasant conditions in the December-April high cruise season; June-November is Atlantic hurricane season, when itineraries can occasionally shift.
Good to know
Labadee is a fenced, secured private resort separate from mainland travel concerns, so day-to-day risk is low; the main pitfall is that paid extras like the zip line, coaster, and cabanas often sell out, so book early.
Things to do in Labadee
Dragon's Breath Flight Line
A roughly half-mile zip line — one of the longest over water anywhere — that sends you soaring high above Labadee's coastline at highway speeds.
Dragon's Tail Coaster
An alpine-style mountain coaster near Adrenaline Beach where you control the brakes as you swoop downhill with sweeping bay views.
Columbus Cove
Calm, family-friendly beach cove that's home to the Arawak Aqua Park's floating waterpark and its own buffet cafe.
Adrenaline Beach
A long, scenic stretch of sand beneath the zip line's flight path, close to Town Square and Café Labadee.
Nellie's Beach Cabanas
A quieter cove where rentable overwater and beachfront cabanas come with attendants, loungers, and floating mats.
Artisan's Village Market
Haitian vendors with exclusive resort rights sell wood carvings, paintings, and crafts along the walkway toward Columbus Cove — haggling expected.
What to eat
- Barbecue ribs from the included beach BBQ buffet
- Haitian-style jerk chicken
- Burgers and hot dogs grilled at the beach cafes
- Rice and beans with corn on the cob
- Fresh tropical fruit and buffet desserts
Weather by month
Best time to visit: Feb–Apr (dry season)
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 84° | 68° | 5.3" |
| Feb | 84° | 68° | 3.5" |
| Mar | 85° | 69° | 3.5" |
| Apr | 86° | 71° | 4.1" |
| May | 87° | 72° | 4.3" |
| Jun | 89° | 74° | 2.4" |
| Jul | 90° | 74° | 1.8" |
| Aug | 90° | 74° | 3" |
| Sep | 89° | 74° | 4.1" |
| Oct | 88° | 73° | 5.7" |
| Nov | 86° | 71° | 7.9" |
| Dec | 84° | 69° | 6.7" |
Local phrases
A little history
The site is named after the Marquis de La Badie, a Frenchman who settled the area in the 17th century; Royal Caribbean altered the spelling to 'Labadee' to ease pronunciation.
Haiti's government has leased the peninsula to Royal Caribbean since 1985 — a lease since extended to 2050 — and the resort pays a per-passenger fee to Haiti while employing hundreds of local Haitian workers.
A controlled group of Haitian merchants holds exclusive rights to sell crafts inside the resort, and the Artisan's Village market on the walk toward Columbus Cove is one of the few places guests interact with local vendors.
In 2009 Royal Caribbean invested about $55 million in the site, building a deep-water pier so ships as large as the Oasis class can dock directly instead of tendering guests ashore.