The hidden jewel of the Caribbean, Roatan is a beautiful island located 30 miles off the coast of Honduras that offers plenty of activities and things to do. Luckily, there are many cruise lines which come to Roatan and their two main cruise ship ports of Mahogany Bay and Port of Roatan. This western Caribbean cruise destination attracts cruise lines that depart from dozens of cities in the U.S. including New York, Tampa, New Orleans, Port Canaveral, Galveston, Miami, and Ft. Lauderdale.
A List of Cruise Lines to Roatan
- Norwegian Cruise Line
- Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
- Fred Olsen Cruise Line
- Oceania Cruise Line
- Thomson Cruise Line
- TUI Cruise Line
- Voyages of Discovery
Port of Roatan
Port of Roatan is located in Coxen Hole and can accommodate several ship schedules each and every week. Once you reach the port, expect to find plenty of retail shopping options in the town center. There are also restaurants and bars in the area. You will also find plenty of shore excursions, but make sure to book them in advance because your time on the island is limited by the cruise line. There are many companies that offer all types of shore excursions such as Enjoy Roatan Tours, Roatan Island Tours, Roatan Anglers, Fort Consellation, etc. Keep in mind that cruise lines that dock at the Port of Roatan feature schedules that are set a year in advance. In some cases, itineraries and arrival times can change due to weather and other circumstances.
Mahogany Bay Cruise Ship Port
Located in Dixon Cove in the southwestern part of the island, Mahogany Bay Cruise Ship Port is an achievement by Carnival Cruise Line that has a two-berth cruise terminal which can accommodate up to 2 ships at the same time with over 8,000 passengers. The welcome center offers dozens of gift shops, duty-free retail stores, and restaurants that you can visit as soon as you disembark from your cruise ship.
There is a new chair lift system here at Mahogany Bay Cruise Ship Port that can transfer cruise ship guests all the way from the welcome center to the stunning Mahogany Beach, which is a 10-acre private island that boasts an 825-long white-sand beach with watersports opportunities and a beach volleyball court. The cost of the ticket for the chair lift is $14 for adults and $8 for children. The lift transports guests of all ages and children under 3 years old ride for free.
There are many cruise lines that dock at the Mahogany Bay Cruise Ship Port. If your cruise line is not docking at the Mahogany Bay Cruise Ship Port, please check the Port of Roatan for departures and arrivals. Here is a list of cruise lines that dock at the Mahogany Bay Cruise Ship Port:
- Carnival Cruise Line
- Costa Cruise Line
- Holland America Cruise Line
- Princess Cruise Line
- P&O Cruise Line
- Regent Cruise Line
- Thomson Cruise Line
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