Saturday, August 9

Seaports in Honduras

Honduras has several important Caribbean and Pacific ports that handle both commercial shipping and cruise tourism.


Major Caribbean Seaports

  1. Puerto Cortés
    • Location: Northern coast, Caribbean Sea
    • Largest and busiest port in Honduras
    • Main hub for container shipping and imports/exports
    • Part of the U.S. Container Security Initiative
  2. La Ceiba Port
    • Location: Northern coast
    • Primarily used for passenger ferries to the Bay Islands (Roatán, Utila)
    • Also handles some cargo operations
  3. Tela Port
    • Location: Northern coast
    • Smaller commercial port and fishing hub
  4. Trujillo Port
    • Location: Northern coast
    • Growing cruise ship destination and cargo port

Bay Islands Ports

  • Roatán Cruise Terminal (Mahogany Bay & Coxen Hole)
    • Welcomes cruise ships from Carnival, Royal Caribbean, etc.
    • Connected to tourism services, beaches, and diving tours
  • Utila and Guanaja Docks
    • Smaller docks for ferries, cargo, and private boats

Pacific Seaport

  1. Puerto de San Lorenzo
    • Location: Gulf of Fonseca (Pacific coast)
    • Main Pacific port for Honduras
    • Handles general cargo, seafood exports, and fuel imports
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