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Labadee

Plizio editorial teamUpdated: Jun 2026Data Sources

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Labadee is a private peninsula and exclusive resort located on the northern coast of Haiti, leased long-term by Royal Caribbean International. Situated about six kilometers northwest of Cap-Haïtien, it is famous for its turquoise waters, coral reefs, and pristine white-sand beaches. The area is named after the Marquis de La Badie, a French settler who arrived in the region during the 17th century. The resort has a wide range of recreational activities, including the world's longest over-water zip line, the Dragon's Tail alpine coaster, and various water sports. Labadee is a significant economic engine for northern Haiti, attracting hundreds of thousands of cruise passengers annually and providing employment for local communities. It also features a local artisan market where visitors can purchase traditional Haitian crafts and paintings. While it is a secluded destination for cruise travelers, Labadee showcases the natural splendor of the Haitian coastline in a professionally managed environment.

Location: Haiti
Nearby: Cap-Haïtien (5 km)

Best time to visit & climate

The most pleasant time to visit is Jan–Mar.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Avg °C	26	25	25	26	27	28	28	29	29	28	27	26
Rain mm	38	22	37	41	74	53	53	65	81	90	91	45

📋 Practical info

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Visiting

This exclusive private resort area is fully accessible only to cruise ship passengers during their scheduled port call, offering highly organized beaches, zip lines, and relaxing private cabanas.

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Typical hours

All local facilities and thrilling activities are coordinated strictly with the arrival and departure schedules of the visiting cruise ships, usually operating continuously throughout the day.

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Photography

Fantastic tropical photo opportunities abound along the lush coastline and on the thrilling over-water zip line; bringing waterproof action cameras is highly recommended for the best shots here.

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Time needed

A typical visit naturally lasts for the full duration of the cruise ship's port call, usually between six to eight hours, providing more than enough time for both pure leisure and active excursions.

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Combine with

While mostly self-contained, adventurous visitors can sometimes book exclusive shore excursions directly through their cruise line to see nearby cultural and historical highlights of northern Haiti.

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Getting there

Access is permitted exclusively via cruise ships docking directly at the specialized secure pier, meaning that independent overland travel to this specific resort compound is strictly not permitted.

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Insider tip

Since everything is seamlessly operated by the cruise line, purchases are usually made with the ship's keycard, though having small amounts of cash is very useful for tipping and local artisan stalls.

Geography

Coordinates

19.78280, -72.24500

Facts

Labadee is a secluded resort area accessible only to cruise ship passengers.
The zip line starts at a height of 150 meters above the Caribbean Sea.
It is named after the French marquis who owned the land in the late 1600s.
The site includes several private cabanas and luxury beach clubs for guests.
Royal Caribbean pays a head tax to the Haitian government for every passenger.
The peninsula is known for its biodiversity, especially its vibrant coral formations.