--- title: "Roatan Island Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/roatan-island description: "Honduras' reef-fringed island hideaway" --- # Roatan Island 🇭🇳 · Honduras · Caribbean > "Honduras' reef-fringed island hideaway" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 2.1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 8.8h - **Visiting Sailings:** 1,166 - **Cruise Lines:** 11 ## Photos - ![Roatan Island, Honduras](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/caribbean/roatan-island/roatan-island-unsplash-k-o-oalpjsc.webp) Photo by [Elly Filho](https://unsplash.com/photos/people-on-a-beach-k_O_OaLPJsc?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Roatan Island, Honduras](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/caribbean/roatan-island/roatan-island-unsplash-6hab7wni9-k.webp) Photo by [Alisa Matthews](https://unsplash.com/photos/people-walking-on-dock-near-body-of-water-during-daytime-6HaB7Wni9_k?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Roatan Island, Honduras](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/caribbean/roatan-island/roatan-island-unsplash-ohy8ugoxyta.webp) Photo by [Chalo Garcia](https://unsplash.com/photos/a-rocky-beach-with-a-body-of-water-and-trees-on-the-side-ohy8UgoxyTA?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Roatan Island, Honduras](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/caribbean/roatan-island/roatan-island-pixabay-1327712.webp) © [Michelle-Maria / Pixabay Content License](https://pixabay.com/photos/roatan-honduras-port-tropical-1327712/) - ![Roatan Island, Honduras](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/caribbean/roatan-island/roatan-island-unsplash-3qsg-qhkame.webp) Photo by [Ana Lanza](https://unsplash.com/photos/a-boat-in-the-water-3QSg_QhkAME?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Roatan Island, Honduras](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/caribbean/roatan-island/roatan-island-unsplash-zral0ib-djy.webp) Photo by [Chalo Garcia](https://unsplash.com/photos/a-wooden-walkway-leading-to-a-building-zral0Ib_djY?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Roatan Island, Honduras](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/caribbean/roatan-island/roatan-island-unsplash-hx3ncvi6i-w.webp) Photo by [Stephen T King](https://unsplash.com/photos/brown-wooden-beach-lounge-chair-near-palm-trees-under-blue-sky-during-daytime-hx3NcvI6I_w?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Roatan Island, Honduras](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/caribbean/roatan-island/roatan-island-commons-105728972.webp) © [Georg Karl Ell / CC BY-SA 4.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Honduras_-_Roat%C3%A1n_-_Cruise_Port.jpg) ## Peak season Nov – Apr 1,167 sailings over the next 12 months Busiest months: Mar (156 sailings), Dec (152 sailings), Jan (148 sailings) ## About Roatan Island Roatán is the largest of the Bay Islands off the north coast of Honduras, fringed by the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef. Ships dock at either Coxen Hole or the Mahogany Bay Cruise Center, which has a short chairlift down to a private beach. The reef is close to shore and accessible by snorkel in many places, particularly at West Bay Beach, where the coral starts in waist-deep water and sea turtles are common. The West End village, a 20-minute taxi ride from most piers, has a single sandy road along the waterfront with dive shops, bars, and restaurants serving grilled fish and baleadas (flour tortillas with beans, cheese, and cream). Punta Gorda, the oldest Garífuna settlement on the island, has traditional drumming and cassava bread demonstrations. Zip-line tours through the jungle canopy run from several operators near the ports. Negotiate taxi fares before getting in, and carry lempiras or small US dollar bills for vendors and tips. ## Your day in Roatan Island Ships dock at the Town Center terminal in Coxen Hole, and the gate opens onto the town. ### Map - **Cruise terminal**: Port of Roatan pier, Coxen Hole (16.31253, -86.54503) Walking times from the cruise terminal: Map data with the walking areas: [GeoJSON](https://cruisello.com/api/day-in-port/d2ada715-22f1-4bd1-a4a0-d343541e5675.geojson) ### What to see #### West Bay Beach White sand beach with coral starting in shallow water. Taxi, about 25 min. (16.27517, -86.59996) #### West End Waterfront village with dive shops, bars and restaurants serving grilled fish. Taxi, about 20 min. (16.30467, -86.59286) Tours: [Boat and Snorkeling in West End (Blue Channel, The Aquarium, Turtle Crossing)](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/viator/236968P4?via=markdown) from €91 #### Gumbalimba Park West Bay park with free-roaming animals, a pirate museum cave and a zipline. Taxi, about 25 min. (16.28340, -86.59645) #### Arch's Iguana and Marine Park Iguana sanctuary founded in 1980, with capuchin monkeys and tarpon. Taxi, about 20 min. (16.35794, -86.44117) #### Monkey and Sloth Hangout Hold sloths and feed monkeys at a small wildlife stop in French Cay. Taxi, about 20 min. (16.35590, -86.44637) Starting prices per person. We may earn a commission when you book through our partner links, at no extra cost to you. ## Quick facts - **Currency:** HNL (HNL) · €10 ≈ HNL 303 - **Language:** Spanish - **Timezone:** America/Tegucigalpa (UTC-6) - **Tipping:** 10-15% at restaurants ## Location Coordinates: 16.3244, -86.4987 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Roatan%20Island/@16.32439,-86.49874,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Roatan%20Island&ll=16.32439,-86.49874&z=13) ## Things to do in Roatan Island Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~9h port call | Tour | Rating | Duration | Times | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Roatan Private Excursion Monkey & Sloth, City Tour & Beach Break](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/268baa43-9bdd-4258-97f7-f8489b7640c9?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (302) | 3h 30m | 7:00 AM–10:30 AM, 8:00 AM–11:30 AM, 9:00 AM–12:30 PM | Fits your port day | €63 | Viator | | [Roatan Wildlife Monkeys,Sloths, chocolate Rum tasting Island Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/37d18f5c-7f57-49bc-83b4-9cfa20000f67?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (1,065) | 4h | 6:00 AM–10:00 AM, 6:30 AM–10:30 AM, 7:00 AM–11:00 AM, 7:30 AM–11:30 AM, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM, 8:30 AM–12:30 PM, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, 9:30 AM–1:30 PM, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM, 10:30 AM–2:30 PM, 11:00 AM–3:00 PM, 11:30 AM–3:30 PM, 12:00 PM–4:00 PM, 12:30 PM–4:30 PM, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM, 1:30 PM–5:30 PM | Fits your port day | €53 | Viator | | [Roatan Drift Snorkel and Monkey/Sloth Sanctuary Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d4442cc0-64a3-4333-94d6-732a0a32668e?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (347) | 3h | – | Fits your port day | €59 | Viator | | [Roatan day combo](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d4d1f585-c1e1-430f-a658-85971d2d6abb?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (274) | 4h | – | Fits your port day | €81 | Viator | | [Roatan 3 Stop Snorkeling Adventure, Shipwreck, Starfish & Blue Channel](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/52ec1b9f-31c2-4d14-922a-0193940e0cc5?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (591) | 3h | – | Fits your port day | €101 | Viator | | [Roatán Island Tour: Sloth & Monkey Park, Rum, and Chocolate](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/2c980a22-a549-4d5c-b9ad-7cea0808ff67?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (318) | 4h | – | Fits your port day | €53 | Viator | | [Private customized island tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d3dd59b0-f9e3-47f3-b6f8-939e23c12b37?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (163) | 4h | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM, 11:00 AM–3:00 PM | Fits your port day | €59 | Viator | | [Customizable Roatán Private Tour: Rum, Chocolate & Island Culture](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/e2911e4b-472c-434e-aed1-3c85bdef70da?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (187) | 4h | – | Fits your port day | €45 | Viator | | [Chocolate Making Class at the Roatan Chocolate Factory in West End](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/93f6758d-fea3-4bae-a7c8-f3c9ad4bade2?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (62) | 3h | – | Fits your port day | €95 | Viator | | [Roatan Shore Excursion Snorkelling, Sloths & Monkeys, Beach Break](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/77e8c158-66ff-411a-b191-9dd082c978dd?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (415) | 5h | – | Fits your port day | €68 | Viator | | [Boat and Snorkeling in West End (Blue Channel, The Aquarium, Turtle Crossing)](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/dcc8a331-c1f2-4eb8-bbc8-456e13f34efb?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (262) | 2h | – | Fits your port day | €91 | Viator | | [Roatan Sloth & Monkeys Animal Park , Chocolate Rum cake Factory](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d9585029-c214-44e0-9552-4e07f68975d1?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (318) | 3h | – | Fits your port day | €52 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. Starting prices per person. We may earn a commission when you book through our partner links, at no extra cost to you. ## Nearby ports - [Harvest Caye](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/harvest-caye.md): 204 km (110 nm) · Belize - [Belize City](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/belize-city.md): 222 km (120 nm) · Belize - [Costa Maya](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/costa-maya.md): 296 km (160 nm) · Mexico ## Cruise lines stopping here - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md) - [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - [P&O Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/p-o-cruises.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) - [TUI Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/tui-cruises.md) - [Virgin Voyages](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/virgin-voyages.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise →](https://cruisello.com/cruises/jade-shallows-roatan-cozumel~RCL-JEWEL-20261116-6.md)** - **Price:** €283 per person (€565 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) - **Ship:** [Jewel Of The Seas](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean/jewel-of-the-seas.md) - **Duration:** 6 nights - **Departure:** 2026-11-16 - **Itinerary:** Jade Shallows – Roatan & Cozumel ## Cruises visiting Roatan Island Prices are per person, two sharing. | Cruise | Ship | Line | From | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Sun-Drenched Reefs – Roatan, Harvest Caye & Cozumel](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sun-drenched-reefs-roatan-harvest-caye-cozumel~NCL-LUNA-20261114-7.md) | Norwegian Luna | Norwegian Cruise Line | 🇺🇸 Miami | 2026-11-14 | 7 | €354 | | [Temple Shadow – Belize & Riviera Maya](https://cruisello.com/cruises/temple-shadow-belize-riviera-maya~RCL-RADIANCE-20261114-7.md) | Radiance Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 🇺🇸 Tampa | 2026-11-14 | 7 | €366 | | [Reef & Ruins – Roatan & Costa Maya](https://cruisello.com/cruises/reef-ruins-roatan-costa-maya~NCL-EPIC-20270103-7.md) | Norwegian Epic | Norwegian Cruise Line | 🇺🇸 Port Canaveral | 2027-01-03 | 7 | €391 | [See all Roatan Island cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=roatan_island) ## Ready to sail to Roatan Island? 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