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Labadee
Spend a half‑day (≈4 h) at Labadee while your cruise docks; no overnight stay.
Labadee is a private cruise‑ship resort on a small peninsula in northern Haiti. It is reachable only via cruise ship or a tightly controlled land gate, offers beaches, zip‑line, water‑park and craft stalls, and has no accommodation – visitors leave before nightfall.
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Rules in force · 6Several islands (Turks and Caicos above all, also the Bah…Check your own government travel advice for Haiti before …
- Caribbean ↗Several islands (Turks and Caicos above all, also the Bahamas and Jamaica) jail visitors for a single stray bullet or cartridge in their luggage; empty every bag and pocket before you pack.
- Caribbean ↗From August to October keep a free last day before your flight home and check the national hurricane centre daily; airports close when a named storm approaches.
- Caribbean ↗Wearing camouflage clothing is illegal for civilians in several islands, including Barbados, Antigua, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent, Grenada, Dominica, Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica; leave it at home, children's clothes included.
- Haiti ↗Check your own government travel advice for Haiti before any booking; advice depends on your passport and changes without notice.
- Haiti ↗There are no regular international flights into Port-au-Prince; confirm any route, including Cap-Haïtien, is operating before relying on it.
- Haiti ↗Confirm that your travel insurance and medical evacuation cover apply to Haiti before you rely on it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Labadee114 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Labadee, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cash in US dollars and gourdes runs daily life; see Insurance & payments above.Haiti-wide
- SafetyLabadee is a fenced, security‑controlled resort; stay within the perimeter and follow guard instructions.
- Emergency numbers114 police · 115 ambulance · 116 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckCAP Cap-Haïtien International Airport (≈30 km (19 mi) north; taxi or shuttle to Labadee gate (check transport options).).CAP Cap-Haïtien International Airport (≈19 mi (30 km) north; taxi or shuttle to Labadee gate (check transport options).).
- Getting aroundThe peninsula is 300–400 m long; all attractions are within walking distance from the dock.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CAP Cap-Haïtien International Airport (≈30 km (19 mi) north; taxi or shuttle to Labadee gate (check transport options).)CAP Cap-Haïtien International Airport (≈19 mi (30 km) north; taxi or shuttle to Labadee gate (check transport options).)
Weather and climate
Labadee: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Jul
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
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Aug
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
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Sep
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The peninsula is 300–400 m long; all attractions are within walking distance from the dock. Open‑air shuttles run between beaches and activity zones.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Cap-Haïtien
goDoor to door: ≈1 h including gate clearance
Taxi or shuttle from Labadee security gate to the town, about 30 km (19 mi), 45–60 minTaxi or shuttle from Labadee security gate to the town, about 19 mi (30 km), 45–60 min
Historic French colonial city with markets and forts; easy day trip if cruise schedule allows.
Fort Liberté
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Taxi from Labadee gate to Fort Liberté, about 15 km (9.3 mi), 30 minTaxi from Labadee gate to Fort Liberté, about 9.3 mi (15 km), 30 min
Well‑preserved 17th‑century fort with views of the bay; popular stop for cruise passengers.
Tortuga Island
cautionDoor to door: ≈30 min total (boat ride only)
Small boat charter from Labadee pier, about 20 min crossing
Historic pirate island; limited facilities and boat schedules, check with cruise staff before planning.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
None
Overnight stays are not permitted; security removes anyone after twilight.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $0 (no accommodation)
- Mid
- $0
- High
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Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Dragon's Breath zip lineper person, 2026 estimate | $99 |
| Water‑park entry (children)varies by cruise line | check |
| Kayak rentaloffered by cruise line excursions | check |
| Souvenir craftprices typical for cruise‑port stalls | check |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Security guards enforce the perimeter strictly; non‑employees attempting to breach may be detained.
- Snorkeling requires buoyancy vests; diving is not allowed.
- Beach crowds can be heavy when large families are aboard; use shuttles to quieter sections.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 114
- Ambulance
- 115
- Fire
- 116
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LabadeeLabadee
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My bed tonight
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Pou kote sa a, tanpriTo this spot, please
Emergency
- Police114
- Ambulance115
- Fire116
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Cruise ship → Labadee dock (incl. tender): included in cruise fare
- Shuttle between beaches: free with cruise ticket
Say or show
- Konbyen sa koute? — How much does this cost? (koh‑neh‑byehn sah koo‑teh)
- Mwen ta renmen yon souvni — I would like a souvenir (mwen tah reh‑men yohn soo‑vnee)
Security checks may delay entry; arrive early in the port day.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Labadee. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: check · avoid check
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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