Getting off the ship in Roatán
Carnival, Princess and Holland America ships dock at Isla Tropicale (formerly Mahogany Bay). Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, MSC, Celebrity, Virgin Voyages, Margaritaville at Sea, Regent, Oceania and Crystal ships dock at Port of Roatán (Coxen Hole). Your reservation shows your port and the exact steps.
Port of Roatán (Coxen Hole)
- When you get off the ship, head to the shopping area and turn right under the double stairway (you'll also see a sign for taxis).
- You'll pass the independent tour sellers. They'll try hard to sell you an excursion; just tell them you're already booked.
- At the end of that section, turn left, then right toward port exit gate #1.
- Your driver is waiting across the street with a sign showing your last name.
Isla Tropicale (formerly Mahogany Bay)
- When you get off the ship, head toward the duty-free shop and walk through.
- Walk up the hill and turn left toward the taxi parking lot.
- Turn left toward the port exit gate and walk up the hill.
- Your driver is waiting with a sign showing your last name.
Can't manage the hill? A taxi is $2 per person; tell the driver your private driver is waiting at the gate.
Before you sail: your driver's name and phone number are on your reservation, sent to you before you sail, so you can reach them if you need to. Only go with the person holding a sign with your name.
Questions people ask
What are the best shore excursions in Roatán?
It depends on what you love. The most popular are sloths and monkeys at Daniel Johnson's, Mayan Eden Eco Park, snorkeling the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, an afternoon at West Bay Beach, the Roatán Chocolate Factory and rum tasting, and the mangrove tunnels on the east end. Many guests combine two or three in one private day.
Is it safe to book a Roatán shore excursion that isn't through the cruise line?
Yes, with a company that plans around your ship. Every Tour Roatán day is private, with licensed & insured vehicles and expert English-speaking local drivers with 15+ years on the island, and you're back at the port an hour or more before all-aboard, every time, by design.
Will I make it back to the ship in time?
Yes. We plan every day backward from your ship's all-aboard time and have you back at the port an hour or more before all-aboard, every time, by design. You see your exact times in both clocks, home-port time and Roatán time, before you book.
How much are Roatán shore excursions?
Our private shore excursions start at $49 per person for two guests, all-in, with your own vehicle and driver and round-trip port pickup. The price you see is the price at checkout: no surprises, no hidden fees. Group savings: 5 or more guests pay less per person on most tours.
Which port will my cruise ship dock at?
Carnival, Princess and Holland America ships dock at Isla Tropicale (formerly Mahogany Bay). Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, MSC, Celebrity, Virgin Voyages, Margaritaville at Sea, Regent, Oceania and Crystal ships dock at Port of Roatán (Coxen Hole). Your reservation shows your port and the exact steps to meet your driver.
What if my ship skips Roatán?
You get a full refund, every time.
Can I book a shore excursion for a group?
Yes, up to 30 guests, with sedans to 30-seat shuttles. Group savings: 5 or more guests pay less per person on most tours.
Do I need to book my Roatán shore excursion in advance?
It's best to. On busy days, with several ships in port, the most popular spots fill up, and booking ahead locks in your private vehicle and driver for your exact port window.
