Port of Call Caribbean

Roatan

Honduras

D+ Poor

Port Report Card

Congestion 15%
D+ 50
Rip-Off Risk 20%
C- 55
Walkability 10%
F 35
Safety 15%
F 37
Value 20%
B 75
Weather 10%
B 78
Crowd Level 10%
D 45

Port Stats

1,200,000 Annual Passengers
2 Terminals
RTB Nearest Airport
9 Tracked Ships (12 mo)

The Tea

Roatan, Honduras is the port that raises eyebrows on itineraries — Honduras has a Level 3 travel advisory ("Reconsider Travel"), and that reputation follows the island. But Roatan itself is significantly safer than the mainland, essentially operating as a Caribbean resort island that happens to be part of Honduras.

The port area at Mahogany Bay (Carnival) or Coxen Hole is well-managed, and the island's primary industry is tourism. The beaches and snorkeling are legitimately world-class — the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef is right offshore. Prices are low by Caribbean standards, making Roatan one of the better value ports of call.

The tea: the safety concerns are real but contextual. Stick to the tourist areas, don't wander into Coxen Hole town at night, and book excursions through reputable operators. Roatan is where the "is it safe?" question actually has a nuanced answer — and the cruise lines neither fully address it nor honestly discuss the mainland situation.

Weather by Month

Month Avg Temp Rain Days Good Weather
Jan 79°F 6 81%
Feb 78°F 5 83%
Mar 81°F 2 94%
Apr 82°F 4 87%
May 84°F 0 100%
Jun 84°F 8 73%
Jul 83°F 14 55%
Aug 83°F 19 39%
Sep 84°F 16 47%
Oct 81°F 23 26%
Nov 80°F 17 43%
Dec 78°F 23 26%

Roatan on the Cruise Schedule

Nine ships we track are scheduled to stop at Roatan on at least 239 sailings over the next 12 months. Ports of call are only recorded for some itineraries, so the real number is likely higher. Those ships sail for Carnival, MSC, Royal Caribbean, and Viking. The busiest months on the schedule are January 2027 and February 2027.

Ships Scheduled to Stop at Roatan

Dates are when the sailing departs its home port, not the day it reaches Roatan.

Ship Cruise Line Sailings Stopping Here Next Sailing Latest CDC Score
MSC Seascape MSC 48 Nov 8, 2026 100
Enchantment of the Seas Royal Caribbean 45 Nov 8, 2026 100
Carnival Liberty Carnival 43 Nov 8, 2026 97
Icon of the Seas Royal Caribbean 39 Nov 7, 2026 100
Mardi Gras Carnival 28 Nov 7, 2026 98
MSC World America MSC 23 Nov 7, 2026 95
Symphony of the Seas Royal Caribbean 7 May 8, 2027 99
Margaritaville At Sea Islander — 4 Nov 7, 2026 91
Viking Mars Viking 2 Sep 17, 2027 100

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