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Roatán (Coxen Hole & Mahogany Bay) Cruise Ship Schedule 2027

This 2027 Roatán cruise ship schedule lists published arrivals and departures at the Mahogany Bay Cruise Center and Port of Roatán at Coxen Hole. Ships dock at either terminal — no tenders — so confirm whether you berth at Mahogany Bay or Coxen Hole before booking West Bay transfers, since Coxen Hole sits closer to the beach. Before booking a West Bay Beach snorkel, a Gumbalimba Park adventure, or a West End reef tour, check the monthly 2027 tables for days when Mahogany Bay and Coxen Hole both fill so you can reserve popular operators early.

How This Schedule Helps You Plan

This 2027 Roatán cruise ship schedule lists published arrivals and departures at the Mahogany Bay Cruise Center and Port of Roatán at Coxen Hole. Ships dock at either terminal — no tenders — so confirm whether you berth at Mahogany Bay or Coxen Hole before booking West Bay transfers, since Coxen Hole sits closer to the beach. Before booking a West Bay Beach snorkel, a Gumbalimba Park adventure, or a West End reef tour, check the monthly 2027 tables for days when Mahogany Bay and Coxen Hole both fill so you can reserve popular operators early.

Why Cruise Passengers Use This Roatán Schedule

  • Roatán assigns ships to the Mahogany Bay Cruise Center or Port of Roatán at Coxen Hole — your 2027 row helps match operators to the correct pier.
  • West Bay Beach and reef snorkel offer Cozumel-quality visibility at lower prices, and 2027 overlap days sell those slots out faster.
  • Docked berths at both terminals simplify return timing versus tender ports, but taxi time to West Bay still depends on your 2027 arrival column.
  • Zip-line parks like Gumbalimba book out on 2027 weeks with multiple Carnival and Norwegian calls — reserve before embarkation.

Planning Your Day In Roatán

Pick 2026 or 2027, confirm Mahogany Bay versus Coxen Hole on your ship, then prioritize reef or beach time — Roatán rewards passengers who book West Bay transfers early on busy weeks.

What passengers typically do

  • West Bay Beach and reef snorkel when arrival allows a 20-minute taxi each way
  • Gumbalimba Park zip-line and wildlife on family-friendly calls
  • Mahogany Bay's free beach when you want a low-transfer pier-side option
  • West End two-stop snorkel for passengers prioritizing reef time over beaches

Top attractions

  • West Bay Beach — white sand and calm clear water
  • Gumbalimba Park — monkeys, iguanas, and canopy zip-lines
  • West End — village snorkeling and laid-back dining
  • Carambola Gardens — botanical trails inland

Recommended excursion types

  • West Bay snorkel with pier-aware pickup at Mahogany Bay or Coxen Hole
  • Gumbalimba adventure combo on standard-length calls
  • Island highlights tour when you want beaches and viewpoints without a full beach day

Timing considerations

  • Mahogany Bay has on-site amenities; West Bay is worth the taxi on longer windows
  • Compare 2026 and 2027 tables when choosing between Western Caribbean sail dates
  • Zip-line parks book out on weeks with multiple Carnival and Norwegian calls

Return-to-ship guidance: Return to your assigned pier 45–60 minutes before published departure. Mahogany Bay passengers should not assume Coxen Hole pickup — verify terminal name with operators when booking.

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Roatán Monthly Schedules for 2027

Open a dedicated monthly page with published ship calls, arrival and departure times, and planning tips for that month.

Schedule Overview

Roatán's call volumes vary by week, with Carnival, Norwegian, and Royal Caribbean among regular visitors. Check monthly arrivals before booking West Bay snorkel tours or Gumbalimba Park adventures on shared pier days.

Cruise Lines Visiting

Carnival Cruise LineCelebrity CruisesMSC CruisesNorwegian Cruise LineOceania CruisesPrincess CruisesRoyal CaribbeanVerify with cruise line

2027 Monthly Schedule

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January 2027 at Roatán

DateShipCruise LineArrivalDepartureTime in PortPassenger Capacity
2027-01-02Oceania VistaOceania Cruises08:0017:009h1,218 to 1,469
2027-01-02Seven Seas SplendorVerify with cruise line08:0017:009h754 to 829
2027-01-03Seven Seas PrestigeVerify with cruise line08:0017:009h822
2027-01-04Crystal SymphonyVerify with cruise line08:0018:0010h904 to 1,040
2027-01-04MSC World AmericaMSC Cruises09:0018:009h5,240 to 6,774
2027-01-04Norwegian LunaNorwegian Cruise Line10:0018:008h3,571 to 4,224
2027-01-05Norwegian VivaNorwegian Cruise Line08:0017:009h3,215 to 3,950
2027-01-05Star PrincessPrincess Cruises08:0017:009h928
2027-01-06Star Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean07:0016:009h5,610 to 7,600
2027-01-06Carnival LibertyCarnival Cruise Line08:0017:009h2,978 to 3,574
2027-01-06Norwegian BreakawayNorwegian Cruise Line08:0017:009h3,957 to 4,819
2027-01-06Carnival JubileeCarnival Cruise Line09:0018:009h5,347 to 6,631
2027-01-06Enchantment Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean09:0017:008h2,288 to 2,746
2027-01-07Symphony Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean07:0016:009h5,518 to 6,370
2027-01-07Carnival VeneziaCarnival Cruise Line08:0017:009h4,232 to 5,145
2027-01-07MSC SeascapeMSC Cruises08:0016:008h4,540 to 5,632
2027-01-08Carnival MiracleCarnival Cruise Line08:0017:009h2,124 to 2,549
2027-01-08Celebrity SummitCelebrity Cruises08:0017:009h2,158 to 2,590
2027-01-09Mein Schiff 1Verify with cruise line08:0018:0010h2,534 to 2,894
2027-01-11MSC PoesiaMSC Cruises08:0018:0010h2,550 to 3,060
2027-01-11Oceania MarinaOceania Cruises08:0017:009h1,258 to 1,447
2027-01-11Norwegian LunaNorwegian Cruise Line10:0018:008h3,571 to 4,224
2027-01-11Carnival ParadiseCarnival Cruise Line11:0019:008h2,204 to 2,668
2027-01-12Icon Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean07:0016:009h5,610 to 7,600
2027-01-12Mardi GrasVerify with cruise line08:0017:009h5,282 to 6,338
2027-01-12Norwegian VivaNorwegian Cruise Line08:0017:009h3,215 to 3,950
2027-01-12Radiance Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0017:009h2,122 to 2,546
2027-01-13Carnival LegendCarnival Cruise Line08:0017:009h2,124 to 2,549
2027-01-13Carnival LibertyCarnival Cruise Line08:0017:009h2,978 to 3,574
2027-01-13Enchantment Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0017:009h2,288 to 2,746
2027-01-13Norwegian BreakawayNorwegian Cruise Line08:0017:009h3,957 to 4,819
2027-01-13Celebrity SilhouetteCelebrity Cruises09:0017:008h2,886 to 3,463
2027-01-14Sun PrincessPrincess Cruises07:0016:009h928
2027-01-14Symphony Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean07:0016:009h5,518 to 6,370
2027-01-14MSC SeascapeMSC Cruises08:0016:008h4,540 to 5,632
2027-01-17Seven Seas SplendorVerify with cruise line07:0017:0010h754 to 829
2027-01-18MSC World AmericaMSC Cruises09:0018:009h5,240 to 6,774
2027-01-18Norwegian LunaNorwegian Cruise Line10:0018:008h3,571 to 4,224
2027-01-19Norwegian VivaNorwegian Cruise Line08:0017:009h3,215 to 3,950
2027-01-19Resilient LadyVerify with cruise line08:0018:0010h2,770 to 2,860
2027-01-19Star PrincessPrincess Cruises08:0017:009h928
2027-01-20Radiance Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean07:0016:009h2,122 to 2,546
2027-01-20Star Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean07:0016:009h5,610 to 7,600
2027-01-20Enchantment Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0017:009h2,288 to 2,746
2027-01-20Norwegian BreakawayNorwegian Cruise Line08:0017:009h3,957 to 4,819
2027-01-20Carnival JubileeCarnival Cruise Line09:0018:009h5,347 to 6,631
2027-01-21MSC SeascapeMSC Cruises08:0016:008h4,540 to 5,632
2027-01-21Symphony Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0017:009h5,518 to 6,370
2027-01-23Mein Schiff 1Verify with cruise line08:0018:0010h2,534 to 2,894
2027-01-23Oceania AlluraOceania Cruises10:0018:008h1,218 to 1,469
2027-01-25Carnival MiracleCarnival Cruise Line08:0017:009h2,124 to 2,549
2027-01-25Explora IVerify with cruise line09:0019:0010h922 to 1,473
2027-01-25Norwegian LunaNorwegian Cruise Line10:0018:008h3,571 to 4,224
2027-01-26Icon Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean07:0016:009h5,610 to 7,600
2027-01-26Norwegian VivaNorwegian Cruise Line08:0017:009h3,215 to 3,950
2027-01-26Radiance Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0017:009h2,122 to 2,546
2027-01-26Carnival HorizonCarnival Cruise Line10:0019:009h3,930 to 4,716
2027-01-27Carnival CelebrationCarnival Cruise Line08:0016:008h5,374 to 6,338
2027-01-27Norwegian BreakawayNorwegian Cruise Line08:0017:009h3,957 to 4,819
2027-01-27Symphony Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0017:009h5,518 to 6,370
2027-01-28Carnival LegendCarnival Cruise Line08:0017:009h2,124 to 2,549
2027-01-28Enchantment Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0017:009h2,288 to 2,746
2027-01-28MSC SeascapeMSC Cruises08:0016:008h4,540 to 5,632
2027-01-28Sun PrincessPrincess Cruises08:0017:009h928
2027-01-29Oceania MarinaOceania Cruises07:0016:009h1,258 to 1,447
2027-01-29RotterdamVerify with cruise line08:0017:009h2,668 to 3,210

66 ships scheduled. Arrivals and departures are subject to change by cruise lines and port authorities.

Cruise Passenger Information

Use this schedule alongside practical port-day details below. Knowing where your ship docks, whether tenders are required, and how long you are ashore helps you book excursions with a safe return buffer.

Docking
Mahogany Bay Cruise Center and Port of Roatán (Coxen Hole)
From ship to town
Mahogany Bay has on-site beach and amenities
Tender required
No — ships dock at pier
Currency
Honduran Lempira (HNL), USD widely accepted
Language
Spanish, English widely spoken
Time zone
Central Standard Time (CST)

Passenger tips for Roatán

  • West Bay Beach is worth the taxi ride from either port
  • Reef snorkeling here rivals Cozumel at lower prices
  • Mahogany Bay has a free beach but it gets crowded
  • Bring cash for local vendors and beach clubs
  • Book zip-line adventures in advance on busy ship days

Use organized excursions. Mahogany Bay area is very safe for cruise passengers.

What to Do in Roatán on a Cruise Day

Reef snorkeling & eco-adventuresPristine reefs, eco-adventures, and authentic Caribbean charm. Once you know your arrival and departure window from the schedule above, these are the experiences cruise passengers book most often.

Recommended Shore Excursions

Signature pick: West Bay Beach & SnorkelWest Bay combines stunning white sand with reef snorkeling directly offshore at prices typically 20-30% below Cozumel. Fewer boats at reef sites mean a more intimate experience.

West Bay Beach & Snorkel

Beach · 4-5 hours

Visit Roatán's top beach with optional reef snorkeling.

Gumbalimba Park

Adventure · 4-5 hours

Nature park with capuchin monkeys, iguanas, and zip-line.

Snorkel at West End

Snorkeling · 3-4 hours

Two-stop snorkel tour at pristine reef sites.

Island Highlights Tour

Island Tour · 3-4 hours

Scenic drive covering beaches, viewpoints, and local villages.

Cruise Planning Tips

  • Confirm whether you dock at Mahogany Bay Cruise Center or Port of Roatán at Coxen Hole — Coxen Hole is closer to West Bay Beach.
  • Taxi to West Bay within the first hour on multi-ship days before loungers run short.
  • Both terminals are dockside — no tenders — but verify your terminal name with operators so pickup happens at the right gate.
  • Book Gumbalimba Park zip-lines before sailing when multiple Carnival or Norwegian ships share the day.
  • Use Mahogany Bay's on-site beach only on shorter calls when a West Bay transfer is too tight.

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Reef snorkeling & eco-adventures

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Roatán pier does my 2027 ship use — Mahogany Bay or Coxen Hole?

Cruise lines use both terminals. Open your 2027 monthly table and confirm on the ship before booking — operators stage pickups at specific gates, and Coxen Hole is closer to West Bay.

Is Roatán a tender port in 2027?

No. Both Mahogany Bay Cruise Center and Port of Roatán are dock berths with walk-off access in 2027. Tender logistics do not apply under normal conditions.

How does the 2027 Roatán schedule help with reef snorkel booking?

Reef boats and West Bay taxis scale with pier-day volume. When the 2027 table shows two or more ships, book snorkel seats before embarkation and target morning departures after gangway opens.

How busy is Roatán on my 2027 sailing date?

Count the ships listed on your date in the 2027 month table. Multiple Carnival, Norwegian, or Royal Caribbean calls mean fuller West Bay loungers and quicker Gumbalimba sellouts.

Arrival and departure times are published for planning purposes and may change due to weather, tender conditions, or cruise line schedule adjustments. Always confirm final times with your ship before disembarking.