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Roatán

Roatán is a major Western Caribbean cruise destination with two separate cruise complexes: the Port of Roatán at Coxen Hole and the two-berth cruise centre at Dixon Cove.

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Roatán, in Honduras' Bay Islands, is a major Western Caribbean cruise destination served by two separate cruise complexes on the island's south coast.

The Port of Roatán at Coxen Hole places passengers directly beside the island's principal town. A 2023 bathymetric survey commissioned for the port covers the approaches to Pier 1 and Pier 2. Published local tourism information gives an approximate port depth of 12 metres, although Deck7 does not treat this as a universal permitted ship draught.

Further east at Dixon Cove is the purpose-built cruise centre historically known as Mahogany Bay. Carnival's official material describes it as a two-berth cruise terminal capable of handling up to 8,000 passengers per day. The complex includes retail, food and leisure facilities and provides access to a nearby beach area.

Passengers should always check which Roatán terminal is listed on their itinerary because Coxen Hole and Dixon Cove are separate facilities with different transport and excursion meeting arrangements.

Planning your visit

Terminal information

Roatán is served by two principal cruise facilities on the island's south coast: the Port of Roatán at Coxen Hole and the Carnival-developed cruise centre at Dixon Cove, historically known as Mahogany Bay. Passengers should confirm the terminal assigned to their ship because the two facilities are separate.

Docking and tender information

Cruise ships normally berth alongside at either Coxen Hole or the Dixon Cove cruise centre. The Port of Roatán has Pier 1 and Pier 2; a 2023 bathymetric survey covered the approaches to both piers. The Dixon Cove/Mahogany Bay facility is a two-berth cruise terminal. Anchorage and tender operations may also be used when required.

Getting around

Taxis, tour operators and organised excursion transport serve both cruise terminals. Passengers should use the pickup instructions for their specific terminal because meeting points differ between Coxen Hole and Dixon Cove.

Accessibility

Both cruise facilities have developed passenger areas, but passengers requiring wheelchair, gangway or other mobility assistance should confirm arrangements with their cruise line and excursion provider before arrival.

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