Carnival unveils Isla Tropicale pool area

Carnival Cruise Line has debuted a new logo and pool area at Isla Tropicale, its exclusive destination in Roatán, Honduras.

The new pool area, called Mangrove Bay, adds 48,000 square feet of recreational space at the destination, including a kids splash pad, swim-up bar and adjacent bar service.

The pool area also includes a peninsula lined with cabanas and loungers, along with poolside daybeds.

“Isla Tropicale marks another exciting investment in the largest group of exclusive cruise destinations, Paradise Collection by Carnival,” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. 

“New features, including the destination’s first pool area, will elevate the guest experience at Isla Tropicale. We look forward to continuing our partnership with Roatán and Honduras and expanding our positive economic impact in the region.”

New identity for Roatán destination

Isla Tropicale, formerly known as Mahogany Bay, features two berths for Carnival’s Excel- and Vista-class ships.

The destination also includes 52 shops, local artisan kiosks, three restaurants, four bars, a scenic chairlift and oceanview cabanas.

Since opening in 2009 as Mahogany Bay, the destination has represented a $93-million investment in Roatán, Carnival says.

The cruise line says Isla Tropicale has welcomed close to nine million visitors and generated $750 million in economic impact, supporting more than 1,300 local jobs.

The destination’s beach received the Honduras Blue Flag Award and a five-star rating in 2024 and 2025 for environmental management, water quality, safety, accessibility and sustainable tourism.

"Isla Tropicale reflects the continued importance of cruise tourism to Roatán and to Honduras," said Andrés Ehrler, minister of tourism of Honduras.

"We value partnerships that support local jobs, create opportunities for businesses and help strengthen Roatán’s position as one of the Caribbean’s most welcoming destinations, and Carnival has done exactly that."

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