Explore on your own rating
Reaching the best beach takes a fairly long drive with negotiated fares. It's doable on your own, but a booked transfer or tour is lower stress.
Where ships dock
- Port of Roatán / Town Center, in Coxen Hole (Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, MSC, Celebrity and others)
- Mahogany Bay, being renamed Isla Tropicale in 2026 (Carnival-family lines)
Getting to town
Coxen Hole town is a short walk from the Town Center port. The two ports are about 3 miles apart. West Bay Beach is about 8 miles from Coxen Hole, roughly 20–40 minutes by road.
Taxis and shared shuttles are unmetered; agree on the fare first. Reported fares to West Bay vary a lot by source, roughly $10–$25 per person or $20–$35 per trip. No rideshare apps on the island.
Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.
Top sights nearby
- Mahogany Bay: private beach and chairlift inside the port
- Coxen Hole town and shops near the Town Center
Beaches
- West Bay Beach (drive)
- Mahogany Bay beach (inside the port, for Carnival-family guests)
Safety & tips
- Confirm in writing what time your driver will pick you up for the trip back.
- Roatán is on Central Time year-round; follow ship time.
- Check the current U.S. State Department advisory for Honduras.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
West Bay to the port can take 40 minutes with traffic. Leave the beach at least 90 minutes before all-aboard.
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.