Roatan
Walkability: 7/10Honduras
Hours in Port
~8 hours
Walk to Town
15 min walk to Mahogany Bay area; West End is 30 min by taxi
Currency
HNL (USD accepted)
WiFi
Limited
Cell Coverage
Limited
Time Zone
CST (no DST)
Time Zone Alert
Roatan is on CST and does NOT observe DST. In summer it is 2 hours behind Florida/Eastern Time. This is the biggest time gap of any major Caribbean port — triple-check your all-aboard time!
Overview
Roatan is the largest of Honduras' Bay Islands, famous for its world-class diving, lush jungle, and budget-friendly excursions. The Mahogany Bay cruise port has its own beach, shops, and a chairlift to the waterfront. Venture beyond for incredible reef snorkeling.
The walkability score is a planning hint for navigating the port on foot from the terminal. Safety information should be confirmed against official travel advisories (e.g. travel.state.gov) before your trip.
All-aboard math
All-aboard in Roatanis typically 30–60 minutes before your ship departs — confirm the exact time on the day’s ship newsletter. Time-zone note: Roatan is on CST and does NOT observe DST. In summer it is 2 hours behind Florida/Eastern Time. This is the biggest time gap of any major Caribbean port — triple-check your all-aboard time!
Top Excursions
Sloth & Monkey Sanctuary
West Bay Beach Day
Scuba Diving (2-tank)
Zip Line Canopy Tour
Glass-Bottom Boat
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Free Things To Do
Mahogany Beach
15-minute walk (or free chairlift) from the cruise terminal to a public beach with calm waters.
Port Area Shopping
Browse souvenir shops and local vendors in the Mahogany Bay complex.
Nature Walk
Trails near the port area wind through tropical vegetation — keep an eye out for iguanas.
Restaurants Near Terminal
Getting Around
IMPORTANT: Confirm if taxi prices are per person or per taxi — it varies by driver and can cause nasty surprises. Taxi to West Bay Beach is $10-15 per person. Water taxis to West Bay run about $5. The port chairlift to the beach is free.
Emergency Information
Police
199
Hospital
Roatan Public Hospital — Coxen Hole
US Consulate
No US Consulate — nearest in Tegucigalpa. Emergency: (504) 2236-9320
Medical Evacuation Coverage
Helicopter evacuations from ports like Roatan can cost $50,000+. Medjet covers medical transport to your home hospital — not just the nearest facility.
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