It is the first phase of Carnival Cruise Line's project in Roatán, and boasts 7.000 constructed square meters, including commercial space.
Elheraldo.hn reports: "For this project, Carnival joined forces with businessman Jerry Hinds. Named 'Mahogany Bay Roatán', it will serve 7.000 daily passengers through two docking stations, enabling simultaneous arrival of ships".
Source: elheraldo.hn
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September 2008
Some 200 ships will arrive in Roatan on a yearly basis, once the new cruise ship dock starts operating in October 2009.
The liberal congressman for the Bay Islands Department, Jerry Hinds, said that once it is inaugurated it will provide services to cruise ship companies throughout the entire year, and should bring around 200 ships with tourist to Roatan per year.
December 2009
Carnival Corporation's $70 million cruise ship pier was inaugurated in Mahony Bay.
With the new facility, the company can accommodate two 4.500 passenger ships simultaneously.
Ana Abarca, Tourism Minister, told Laprensahn.com: "...if Carnival's projections prove correct, we will receive some 500.000 tourists from cruise ships. This would imply sales for $850 million, as every tourist spends an average $107 in the country".
September 2008
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line will increase its investment in the new cruise ship terminal which is under construction by 100%.
At the moment the company has invested $12 million to build 17 commercial units that can withstand a category 4 and 5 hurricane, and parking.
Royal Caribbean Cruise will invest more than $20 million in the second phase to build more commercial units, a restaurant with a view of the sea, a second parking lot, food court and hotel.
June 2009
With an investment of $70 million, the construction of the Carnival’s cruise terminal on the island of Roatán is 80% complete.
The developers of Carnival’s pier hope to finish the Project by September.
According to Laprensahn.com, “The Project–which covers 75,000 square feet, includes a commercial area being built to quality specifications that enable it to withstand earthquakes and hurricanes-was visited by international representatives of the cruise industry that have been on the island since the weekend with the purpose of attending the meeting of the Federation of Cruise Lines of the Caribbean and Florida, FCCA.
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