Roatan Tourism Bureau - Cruise Ports
The destination bureau identifies Port of Roatan at Coxen Hole and Mahogany Bay as the island's two cruise terminals.
Cruise planning
Research Roatán Island cruise calls before you travel.
Use the timetable to see upcoming cruise ship calls, busy-day signals, ship counts, and port context alongside the guide, map, weather, and readiness tools.
Schedule note
Port schedules can change because of weather, berth availability, itinerary updates, and operational decisions. Verify important times with your cruise line or the port authority before travel.
At a glance
Port profile
Country, code, and on-shore essentials.
Country
Honduras
Port code
HNRTB
Coordinates
16.300, -86.550
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Explore ashore
A closer look at Roatán Island
Your port day at a glance
Plan your time ashore in Roatán Island
Roatan calls use one of two separate cruise terminals on the island's south coast, with beaches, reef sites, and communities reached by road or boat.
Before going ashore
Before going ashore, confirm the berth or tender point, local time, all-aboard deadline, and the meeting location for any independently booked transport or tour.
Arrival
Varies by call
Town access
Shuttle recommended
Can you explore independently?
Each terminal has its own visitor area and pickup route; West Bay, West End, and island attractions require authorized transport. West Bay Beach, West End, reef snorkeling and diving, Gumbalimba Park, and island viewpoints are leading anchors.
VoyagePro planning verdict
This port works best when you confirm the exact arrival point, choose one coherent plan, and protect the return to the ship with a comfortable time buffer.
Best for
- •Travelers who confirm the exact arrival point
- •A focused local plan
- •One well-timed longer outing
Needs extra planning when
- •Your transfer or pickup point has not been confirmed
- •Your itinerary depends on several tightly timed stops
- •Your plan assumes every attraction can be reached on foot
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This section draws on information from Roatan Tourism Bureau - Cruise Ports.
Step off the ship with a plan
Arrival, terminals and getting into town
Confirm the actual berth first—local access can change substantially between terminals.
Where your ship arrives
Confirm whether the ship is assigned to Port of Roatan at Coxen Hole or the separate Mahogany Bay terminal.
Getting into town
Each terminal has its own visitor area and pickup route; West Bay, West End, and island attractions require authorized transport.
Port shuttle
Repeat the terminal name when booking a return taxi or tour and allow for congestion on the island's main road.
Taxi and local transport
Repeat the terminal name when booking a return taxi or tour and allow for congestion on the island's main road.
Airport and hotel transfers
Airport transfers are separate from a port-day visit; confirm the current route and timing with the airline, airport, and ship.
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This section draws on information from Roatan Tourism Bureau - Cruise Ports.
What official and local sources say
Local details from reviewed sources
A concise summary of useful details found in port, municipal, transport, terminal, and tourism material.
Source summary1 source
This section draws on information from Roatan Tourism Bureau - Cruise Ports.
Build a realistic day
Choose a plan by time in port
Start with the usable time you have ashore, then leave a comfortable return margin.
Quick call
2–3 hours
Keep the day close to the port and choose one or two reliable nearby stops.
Half day
4–6 hours
West Bay Beach, West End, reef snorkeling and diving, Gumbalimba Park, and island viewpoints are leading anchors. Each terminal has its own visitor area and pickup route; West Bay, West End, and island attractions require authorized transport.
Long call
7+ hours
West Bay Beach, West End, reef snorkeling and diving, Gumbalimba Park, and island viewpoints are leading anchors. Keep the ship's all-aboard time as a hard deadline and allow extra time for weather, traffic, queues, security, or tender operations.
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This section draws on information from Roatan Tourism Bureau - Cruise Ports.
Plan for comfort
Accessibility and mobility
Mobility overview
Access differs by terminal; long piers, heat, open vehicles, small boats, beaches, and water activities need advance checks.
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This section draws on information from Roatan Tourism Bureau - Cruise Ports.
Avoid the rushed version of this port
Common planning mistakes
1
Not checking the arrival point
2
Assuming everything is walkable
3
Leaving no return margin
Keep the ship's all-aboard time as a hard deadline and allow extra time for weather, traffic, queues, security, or tender operations.
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This section draws on information from Roatan Tourism Bureau - Cruise Ports.
Answers from reviewed guide sources
Roatán Island port questions
These answers use the reviewed operational fields above; check the linked source when a detail affects a booking or transfer.
Will the ship dock or tender?
Confirm whether the ship is assigned to Port of Roatan at Coxen Hole or the separate Mahogany Bay terminal.
How do I get from the ship into town?
Each terminal has its own visitor area and pickup route; West Bay, West End, and island attractions require authorized transport.
Should I plan a shuttle, taxi, or transfer?
Repeat the terminal name when booking a return taxi or tour and allow for congestion on the island's main road.
Can I explore independently?
Each terminal has its own visitor area and pickup route; West Bay, West End, and island attractions require authorized transport. West Bay Beach, West End, reef snorkeling and diving, Gumbalimba Park, and island viewpoints are leading anchors.
What should I know about airport or hotel transfers?
Airport transfers are separate from a port-day visit; confirm the current route and timing with the airline, airport, and ship.
Source summary1 source
This section draws on information from Roatan Tourism Bureau - Cruise Ports.
Guide review and sources
Operational details can change by berth, weather, and ship call. Confirm important arrangements before travel.
Reviewed Jul 17, 2026
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Build a route you can actually use
Practical places around Roatán Island
Choose a few places that fit your time ashore, then check access and transport before setting out.
Transport starting point
Each terminal has its own visitor area and pickup route; West Bay, West End, and island attractions require authorized transport.
Arrival location reference
Roatán Island cruise destination reference· Cruise destination area
Nature and park
Roatán Marine Park
A mapped nature and park to consider for a port day in Roatán Island.
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A mapped nature and park to consider for a port day in Roatán Island. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
Plan local transport from the assigned terminal or landing rather than assuming this stop is walkable.
Local transport may be needed from the arrival point
Beach
West Bay Beach
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Roatán Island.
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A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Roatán Island. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
Plan local transport from the assigned terminal or landing rather than assuming this stop is walkable.
Local transport may be needed from the arrival point
Local landmark
West End
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Roatán Island.
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A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Roatán Island. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
Plan local transport from the assigned terminal or landing rather than assuming this stop is walkable.
Local transport may be needed from the arrival point
Nature and park
Gumbalimba Park
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Roatán Island.
Read more
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Roatán Island. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
Plan local transport from the assigned terminal or landing rather than assuming this stop is walkable.
Local transport may be needed from the arrival point
Scenic landmark
island viewpoints
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Roatán Island.
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A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Roatán Island. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
Use the official visitor information for directions. No sufficiently reliable geotagged match was found, so this place is intentionally not pinned.
No verified map pinPlace information
Source summary5 sources
Reviewed 2026-07-25. Location placement, transport, and attraction information retain separate sources so each can be checked and updated independently.
Live port-day planner
Plan my port day in Roatán Island
Choose an upcoming call and ship to turn the published schedule into a practical planning window.
Choose a call date
Choose your ship
Your selected call
Viking Mars
Arrival
7:00am
Departure
4:00pm
Scheduled window
9h
1 ship that day
Up to 930 passenger capacity
Planning return buffer
Count back from the published departure time.
Planning checkpoint: 2:30pm
This is a personal planning checkpoint, not the ship's official all-aboard time. Always follow the time and instructions issued onboard.
Guide match for this window
A longer outing may fit, but protect the return journey from weather, traffic, queues, and tender delays.
Schedule source summary
Dates, ships, and times come from the currently published cruise-call records. Schedules can change, and passenger totals represent available ship-capacity data rather than a forecast of people going ashore.
Destination guide
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.
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Explore ashore
Shore excursions in Roatán Island
Explore tour options for your port day. Check the meeting point and return time against your ship’s schedule before booking.
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Independent shore excursions
Select any tour card to view current details, availability, and booking on the Shore Excursions Group website.
Standard
4 hours
Roatan Coastal Highlights and Semi-Sub Ride
This glass-bottom semi-submarine is the best way to see the colorful underwater world of Roatan without getting wet! Also on tap: a relaxing visit to the quaint, bohemian West End Village with a tour of a cameo factory.
Scenic, Cultural, Historical Easy
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Standard
5 hours
Animals and Snorkel Combo
Discover a few of the highlights while in Roatan including spectacular scenery, monkeys and sloths plus the chance to take a boat out to a reef for some incredible snorkeling.
Snorkeling Moderate
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Standard
5 hours
Roatan Animal Encounter and Horseback Riding with Lunch
Experience an unforgettable adventure at our animal sanctuary, where you'll encounter a delightful array of creatures, saddle up for a scenic horseback riding adventure through the breathtaking landscapes of Cozumel, and indulge in a mouthwatering island-style lunch.
Horseback Riding Moderate
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Photo credits
Destination photography: Erin Simmons, Kevin Wenning.
Place photos are resized for display and cropped where needed.