CARNIVAL CRUISE PORT ~ MAHOGANY BAY, ROATAN (HONDURAS)

Carnival Cruise ships dock at the Mahogany Bay Cruise Center, located in Dixon Cove east of Coxen Hole.  There are a few shops in port along with several restaurants, bars, and souvenir shops.  Adjacent to the cruise center is 10 acre Mahogany Beach.  It's a little walk but you can take the "Magic Flying Beach Chair" for $14 (unlimited rides for the day).

Mahogany Bay is a great ports because you have the option of hanging out in port without spending a penny.  Of course there is shopping and restaurants available but you can still enjoy the beach without having to pay for an excursion.

I have been on a Caribbean cruise in the past and have managed to spend only $1 for a soda in Cozumel.  If you are on a tight budget and don't want to spend any money beyond the cost of the cruise, Honduras is a great place to visit.

You can choose to stay at the port while  you’re docked in Roatan and save money.  Unfortunately, you won't get much of a feel for the local culture.  Outside of the port, the roads are horrific and full of potholes and the drivers will swerve to avoid every single one of them.  

You can hire a driver right outside of the port and for a small fee (we paid $30 a person) you can hire a  private guide and driver for the entire day.  This is a great way to see the island.