Carnival Unveils New Pool Area at Isla Tropicale

New Mangrove Bay Area Includes Swim-up Bar, Splash Pad for Young Cruisers and Cabanas

Carnival Cruise Line debuted a new logo and pool area called Mangrove Bay at their exclusive destination Isla Tropicale in Roatán, Honduras. Mangrove Bay adds 48,000 square feet of recreational 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.

Carnival Cruise Line unveils new pool area and brand identity for Isla Tropicale

“Isla Tropicale marks another exciting investment in the largest group of exclusive cruise destinations, Paradise Collection- Opens in new window 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.”

Mangrove Bay at Isla Tropicale

Isla Tropicale features two berths for Carnival’s Excel- and Vista-class ships, 52 shops, local artisan kiosks, three restaurants, four bars, a scenic chairlift and oceanview cabanas. Since opening in 2009 as Mahogany Bay, the newly named Isla Tropicale has represented a $93 million investment in Roatán, welcomed close to nine million visitors and generated $750 million in economic impact, supporting more than 1,300 local jobs. Its beach earned the Honduras Blue Flag Award and a five-star rating in 2024 and 2025 for excellence in 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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