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We Skipped the Excursion in Roatán… Was It Worth?

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👁️ 125 views📅 4 weeks ago⏱️ 20:46
What This Creator Said
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Caribbean

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I do want to tell you that I feel perfectly safe here at Mahogany Bay Beach. Um, we are not on Honduras proper, so I feel safe.

I have had the absolute best time here at Mahogany Bay. I can highly recommend this. And if I had to rate the cruise ports right now that we visited, this would be number one.

This situation cost $140. That is the price of essentially one person to do a short excursion. I'm loving this.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Disembark early, particularly if there are two ships in, to secure a spot right on the waterfront.
Wear shoes on the concrete walkway to avoid burning your feet.
Bring your government ID along with your medallion when heading ashore.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Safety in HondurasThe creator felt safe because the port is not on Honduras proper and there is security everywhere.
Losing cruise medallionsTake them off to avoid losing them, but remember you will need to show them as proof of being on the ship.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs it worth skipping a shore excursion in Roatán?
QHow safe is Mahogany Bay Beach?
QWhat are the costs for beach amenities like the Blue Lagoon?
QWhat is available to do at the port without a booked excursion?

Topics Covered

Excursions4 Happy BaconSafety Medical4 Happy BaconPort Destination5 Happy BaconValue Pricing4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Roatán4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Blue Lagoon ($140 for four people)
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YouTube Video Description

Thinking about skipping a shore excursion in Roatán? Join us as we explore Mahogany Bay, the Roatán cruise port, during our Sun Princess Caribbean cruise to see exactly what you can expect if you decide to stay near the ship instead of booking an excursion. We'll walk from the cruise ship to the beach, tour the shopping area, share beach pricing, explore the beautiful Blue Lagoon, discuss accessibility, and give our honest thoughts on how safe we felt throughout our visit. If you're planning a cruise to Roatán, Honduras, this guide will help you decide whether exploring Mahogany Bay on your own is the right choice for your family. In this video: 00:00 Start 00:19 Walk from Roatan Cruise Terminal to Mahogany Bay Beach 02:46 Mahogany Bay Beach Amenities Costs 03:22 Walk to Roatan Cruise Terminal to Mahogany Bay Beach 06:17 Mahogany Bay Beach Tour 10:25 Blue Lagoon 14:15 Mahogany Bay cruise port tour & local culture 19:35 Roatan Mahogany Bay Wrap-up If you enjoyed this video, we'd love to hear from you in the comments: Would you book an excursion in Roatán, or would you spend the day exploring Mahogany Bay? Watch Next: 🚢 Our complete Enchanted Princess Caribbean Cruise Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc5EZyHbimBqHsBoYan8gtuo066iWW-e1 Our Sun Princess series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc5EZyHbimBrOP9Kso9w3lJdXt-bu2Tkf Family Travel Pursuits Helping families make confident travel decisions through honest reviews, practical planning advice, and real experiences. Like our music? For the best music and sound effects in our content we use Epidemic Sound. Sign up for a free trial here: https://share.epidemicsound.com/0zhkal There are certain products that we don't leave home without when we travel. Here are some of our favorites: https://bit.ly/4a1s5Be Please note, these are affiliate links and if you choose to purchase, we may earn a commission. Our gear: Hollyland Lark M2 Wireless: https://amzn.to/4a2wUsq Shure MV88+ Mic: https://amzn.to/4j4FElO Tripod: https://amzn.to/44qrwNf Instaflow 360 Creator Kit: https://amzn.to/4a0gMrr External Hard Drive: https://amzn.to/3DHXCuj Lighting: https://amzn.to/41WyES9 Rode Wireless Mic: https://amzn.to/3W4npDe