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Roatán (Coxen Hole) cruise port

Match your pickup to Coxen Hole before booking a ride.

Caribbean itineraries

Arrival: Port of Roatán in Coxen Hole [4]
Separate port: Isla Tropicale / Mahogany Bay [3]
For West Bay: Plan a road transfer [2]

Port essentials

This guide starts at the Port of Roatán in Coxen Hole. Isla Tropicale, formerly Mahogany Bay, has a separate arrival area. Confirm the port name before agreeing to meet a driver. [4][3]

Best first move

Check that your itinerary and driver both say Port of Roatán or Coxen Hole. Save the pickup landmark before you step outside the port.

On foot

Can I walk?

You can explore Town Center on foot from the Coxen Hole pier. West Bay and West End are separate outings; arrange transport if they are your destination. Varies by sailing [1][2]

Ashore

Getting to the city

Stay near Town Center for a short stop or arrange a road transfer to West Bay or West End. A water taxi between those two beach areas is a separate leg, not a service from the cruise pier. [1][2]

Transport alternatives

Walking: Explore the shops and dining at Town Center. Check before you go [1]
Road transfer: Agree a pickup and return to Coxen Hole if you visit West Bay or West End. Check before you go [2]
Water taxi: Check current availability between West End and West Bay and allow time for both transfers if you use it. Check before you go [5]

Arrival

Terminals and docking

Port of Roatán: Piers at Coxen Hole serve the Town Center complex. Varies by sailing [4]
Isla Tropicale / Mahogany Bay: This separate cruise destination has its own arrival plaza and beach. Use the meeting instructions for that port if your sailing calls there. Varies by sailing [3]

Time ashore

Things to do

Town Center
Choose the shops and dining by the pier for a port-side visit. [1]
West Bay Beach
Allow for a road transfer to this beach and prearrange the return. [2]
West End
Consider the village or a locally operated reef trip if you can confirm timings, conditions and the return ride. [2][5]

Back on board

Getting back to the ship

Tell your driver Coxen Hole and use the exact drop-off given by your ship. Work back from all aboard, leaving room for traffic and the port gate. If you add a water taxi, keep a road-return option in mind.

All aboard is your deadline to return. Departure is when the ship is scheduled to leave.

Roatán (Coxen Hole) cruise port FAQ

Is Coxen Hole the same as Mahogany Bay?

No. The Port of Roatán and Carnival’s Isla Tropicale have different pickup points. Check before you go [4][3]

Can I take a water taxi from the cruise pier to West Bay?

Do not plan on that. The operator describes a water taxi between West End and West Bay. Arrange the connection from Coxen Hole separately. Check before you go [5]

Sources & verification

Sources and last checked

Guide last checked 13 November 2026. Confirm your terminal, transport and all-aboard time for your sailing.

Port of Roatán · Town Center
Official publisher · Direct source · Last checked 13 November 2026
Royal Caribbean · Roatán shore excursions
Official publisher · Direct source · Last checked 13 November 2026
Carnival · Isla Tropicale visitor information
Official publisher · Direct source · Last checked 13 November 2026
Port of Roatán · Coxen Hole pier study
Official publisher · Direct source · Last checked 13 November 2026
Royal Caribbean · Roatán destination information
Official publisher · Direct source · Last checked 13 November 2026

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