by Sarah Kuta
Last updated: 1:55 PM ET, Thu May 21, 2026
Carnival Cruise Line is introducing a new brand identity and pool area called Mangrove Bay at Isla Tropicale (formerly Mahogany Bay), their private destination in Roatán, Honduras.
Mangrove Bay adds 48,000 square feet of space, including a dedicated kids splash pad, swim-up bar and adjacent bar service. The pool includes a peninsula lined with cabanas and loungers that create a premium space for guests, and poolside daybeds offering another way to relax.
“Isla Tropicale marks another exciting investment in the largest group of exclusive cruise destinations, Paradise Collection by Carnival,” says 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.”
Isla Tropicale can accommodate two of Carnival’s Excel or Vista ships at the same time. It also features 52 shops, local artisan kiosks, three restaurants, four bars, a scenic chairlift and oceanview cabanas.
Isla Tropicale first opened in 2009 as Mahogany Bay. It’s since been renamed and has welcomed nearly nine million visitors. It has also generated $750 million in economic impact, supporting more than 1,300 local jobs.
"Isla Tropicale reflects the continued importance of cruise tourism to Roatán and to Honduras," says 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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