Mahogany Bay Cruise Center → Mahogany Beach
Buy a ticket for the Magical Flying Beach Chair lift at the central boarding point in the terminal shopping village, then take the cable chair directly to the beach.
Cruise port in Honduras
Roatán Island
Mahogany Bay Beach is about 5 min each way from the terminal; West End is about 25 min each way. Average time in port: 9 hours. 27 places to explore.
- Ships calling here
- 36 ships
- Upcoming sailings
- 810 sailings
- Average time in port
- About 9 hours
- Lowest fare
- From USD 399
Photo: Erin Simmons
After disembarking
Cruise ships dock at Town Center Port Roatan Cruise Pier. Mahogany Bay Beach is about 5 min each way from the terminal; West End is about 25 min each way. Plan around the ship’s time in port.
- Where the ship docks
Cruise ships dock at Town Center Port Roatan Cruise Pier.
- Distinguishing Roatán's Two Cruise Terminals
Roatán has two separate terminals: Mahogany Bay Cruise Center, exclusive to Carnival Corporation, and Port of Roatán in Coxen Hole, used by Royal Caribbean, NCL, and others. Be sure to confirm the disembarkation port when booking a tour or arranging a meeting.
- Access to Mahogany Bay Beach and Chairlift
Passengers from ships berthed at Mahogany Bay terminal can reach the private white-sand beach by the Magical Flying Beach Chair (a paid all-day pass costs about 15–18 USD) or by a free paved walking path in 10 minutes.
- Taxi Fares and Cash Payments in Roatán
Roatán taxis use fixed zone fares rather than meters. Before boarding, clearly agree with the driver on the round-trip fare to your destination in US dollars (USD) or lempiras (HNL).
About 9 hours in port: where can you go?
Time available at the destination after subtracting return travel.
- Mahogany Bay Beach city centreAbout 5 min each wayTime at destinationAbout 8 hr 30 min
- West EndAbout 25 min each wayTime at destinationAbout 8 hr
- West Bay BeachAbout 35 min each wayTime at destinationAbout 7 hr 30 min
Return travel Time at destination
Calculated from the average time in port. Return deadlines vary by sailing; check the daily programme on board.
Between the terminal, city and airport
Travel between the terminal, city center, railway station and airport.
Mahogany Bay Cruise Center → Mahogany Beach
For free access without paying for the lift, walk about 10 minutes along the paved Nature Trail to the left of the terminal exit to reach Mahogany Beach.
Mahogany Bay / Coxen Hole Cruise Terminal → West End Village
Take an authorized cooperative taxi or shared van at the taxi stand by the main cruise terminal entrance to West End village. It is best to agree with the driver in advance on a round-trip pick-up time.
West End → West Bay Beach
At the West End beach landing, take a local water taxi that departs frequently across the emerald water to the West Bay Beach pier.
Mahogany Bay Beach places to explore
About 5 min each way from the terminal. Explore 3 checked places with the map.
Sights 2Neighborhoods 1
Daniel Johnson’s Monkey and Sloth Hang Out
A tour of an animal sanctuary in French Cay, where you can encounter sloths, capuchin monkeys, scarlet macaws, and parrots, is described. The tour duration is listed as 2 hours.
- Visit
- about 2 hr
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 09:00–15:00
Sun Closed
You cannot touch sloths at the Daniel Johnson Sanctuary, so check the activity rules before visiting if you expect animal interactions.
Mahogany Bay Beach
A private beach at the Mahogany Bay cruise complex, with deck chairs, umbrellas, and water-sports equipment rental.
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 24 hours
Sun Closed
Maya Key
An island 5–10 minutes by boat from Roatan, often visited on tours from Mahogany Bay or Coxen Hole port and suited to a short port call. It has a habitat for rescued animals, replicas of Mayan ruins, and a beach.
Cruises calling at Roatán Island
810 sailings are grouped into 128 cruises by ship and route.
MSC Cruises42 departure dates32 sailings available to book
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2028.10Caribbean cruises · 14 nights · Long cruise
Miami, Isla de Roatan, Costa Maya, Cozumel, Ocean Cay, Miami, Puerto Plata, San Juan, Ocean Cay
Miami, Florida departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 1,433
MSC Cruises44 departure dates33 sailings available to book
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2028.10Caribbean cruises · 7 nights
Miami, Isla de Roatan, Costa Maya, Cozumel, Ocean Cay
Miami, Florida departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 749
Princess Cruises9 departure dates8 sailings available to book
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2027.03Caribbean cruises · 7 nights
Western Caribbean with Mexico
Fort Lauderdale, Florida departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 569
Norwegian Cruise Line25 departure datesBook now
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2027.05
Princess Cruises17 departure dates7 sailings available to book
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2029.02
Norwegian Cruise Line19 departure datesBook now
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2027.03
MSC Cruises7 departure datesBook now
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2027.03Caribbean cruises · 11 nights · Long cruise
United States, Jamaica, Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, Honduras, Belize
Miami, Florida departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 830
Norwegian Cruise Line19 departure datesBook now
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2027.03Royal Caribbean International39 departure dates
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2027.10
MSC Cruises17 departure dates16 sailings available to book
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2028.03MSC Cruises99 departure dates72 sailings available to book
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2028.11
Regent Seven Seas CruisesSailing 2026.11Caribbean cruises · 7 nights
Fall For The Caribbean
Miami, Florida departure · round trip
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 8,249
128 cruises call at this port.
Ships calling at Roatán Island
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MSC Cruises · 130 sailings
MSC World America
27 cabin types · 15 dining venues · 49 entertainment options · 17 decks
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19 cabin types · 12 dining venues · 65 entertainment options · 16 decks
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Princess Cruises · 46 sailings
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12 cabin types · 5 dining venues · 12 entertainment options · 17 decks
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Royal Caribbean International · 46 sailings
Icon of the Seas
38 cabin types · 20 dining venues · 45 entertainment options · 18 decks
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About Roatán Island
Experience true Caribbean island bliss, during your time on the immaculate paradise of Roatan, which is the largest of the Bay Islands. This slim island is framed by glorious powdery white beaches, and rich ocean beds carpeted with diverse coral reefs - alive with fish and marine life. Curious dolphins roll through the waves just offshore, while beach dwellers soak up the sun, and enjoy coconut cocktails, beside leaning palm trees. The beaches here are nothing short of dreamy - with wooden piers teetering out over the water, and thatched roofs providing welcome shade, as you dangle your legs towards the water.
Cruise lines calling here: 7 places
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