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Isla Tropicale shore excursions

Docking at Isla Tropicale, the port many cruisers still call Mahogany Bay? Meet your private driver and local guide at the port and see Roatán your way, with every tour planned around your all-aboard time.

Private driver & local guideMeet at Isla TropicalePlanned around all aboard

Know your port

About Isla Tropicale (Mahogany Bay)

  • Same port, new nameCarnival's cruise destination in Roatán was called Mahogany Bay until its 2026 rebrand. Your app or ticket may show either name.
  • Where it isEast of Roatán's airport, in the area once known as Dixon Bay.
  • Who docks hereMostly Carnival Cruise Line, plus Princess and other Carnival Corporation ships. Your cruise itinerary shows your port.
  • Inside the portA two-berth pier, a beach reached by chairlift and the Mangrove Bay pool area. A private tour takes you beyond the port to the rest of the island.

Best from this port

Shore excursions from Isla Tropicale

Isla Tropicale sits east of the airport, so East-side days are a natural match: the East Side Island Tour, Pigeon Cay by boat from Oak Ridge, or a calm ride through the East End mangroves. Every Trakas tour can start from either cruise port.

East Side Island Tour shore excursion in Roatán from$115per person
5 hPrivateNeeds ~7 h in portVIP optionPhoto & drone add-on

East Side Island Tour

Explore the East Side with a private driver and guide: an animal park (Mayan Eden Eco Park or Daniel Johnson's Monkey & Sloth Hangout), fish encounter and Camp Bay beach on the quiet East End. VIP adds zipline and ATV or dune buggies.

  • Animal park
  • Fish encounter
  • Camp Bay beach
  • Restaurant (included with VIP)

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Plan your day around all aboard

How much time do you have in port?

Count from the time your ship docks to your all-aboard time. Each tour needs its own time plus 60 minutes to get off the ship and an hour of safety margin before all aboard.

Our planner does the math with your ship and date, and shows your time back at the pier before you book.

Time each tour needs in port
TourTour timeTime in port you need
Glass Bottom Boat2 h 30 min~4 h 30 min
Animal Park3 h~5 h
Mangrove Tour3 h~5 h
Zipline Adventure4 h~6 h
Fishing Charters4 h~6 h
Horseback Riding4 h 30 min~6 h 30 min
East Side Island Tour5 h~7 h
ATV & Dune Buggy Adventure5 h~7 h
Pigeon Cay Trip6 h~8 h

Tour times are estimates. Trakas confirms your pickup and return time when you book.

Questions about Isla Tropicale

Shore excursion FAQ

More answers on our main FAQ, or ask us on WhatsApp.

Is Isla Tropicale the same as Mahogany Bay?

Yes. Carnival renamed its Mahogany Bay cruise port Isla Tropicale in 2026. Some apps, tickets and signs may still use the old name. For us, it's the same pickup.

Which cruise ships dock at Isla Tropicale?

Mostly Carnival Cruise Line, plus Princess and other Carnival Corporation ships. Your cruise itinerary or app shows your port for each day. If it says Coxen Hole or Town Center, see our Port of Roatán page.

Where do we meet our guide at Isla Tropicale?

Just outside the port gate. We plan to meet you 60 minutes after your ship docks, so you have time to get off the ship. After that, your guide waits up to 40 minutes. Look for the sign with your name and the Trakas logo shirt. We confirm the meeting point when you book.

How long does it take to leave the Isla Tropicale port area?

Isla Tropicale is a large, gated port area with shops and a beach. Allow a little time to walk from the ship to the gate. That is why we plan to meet you 60 minutes after docking.

Which tour works best from Isla Tropicale?

It depends on your time in port. With a full day, the East Side Island Tour or the Pigeon Cay Trip is a good match. With a shorter call, pick a shorter tour such as the Animal Park or the Glass Bottom Boat. Our cruise day planner shows what fits.

Will we be back at Isla Tropicale before all aboard?

We plan every tour around your all-aboard time, with a safety margin. We are an independent local company, not affiliated with any cruise line, so we cannot guarantee your return to the ship if there are delays. We recommend travel insurance.

Ready for your day in Roatán?

Tell us your ship, your date and how many guests. Trakas Island and Adventure Tours replies on WhatsApp or by email.