Great things are on the horizon for Carnival Cruise Line, and eager guests can look forward to amazing upgrades at a favorite destination coming soon.

During a video announcement ahead of the annual Seatrade Cruise Global conference, when many cruise lines and associated partners introduce new plans and innovations, Carnival Cruise Line’s President Christine Duffy and Brand Ambassador John Heald offered tantalizing details of what’s to come.

These announcements represent the cruise line’s “Innovation Itinerary” – a strategic plan to ensure the most fun fleet at sea that visits exciting and compelling destinations and builds loyalty with repeat cruisers.

Of course, some of the biggest news for cruise fans is the names of the fourth and fifth Excel class ships, which will be Carnival Festivale and Carnival Tropicale, coming in 2027 and 2028, respectively.

But even bigger news for frequent Carnival cruisers looking for new destinations is the exciting changes coming to one of the cruise line’s most popular ports of call, Mahogany Bay on Isla Roatan, Honduras.

The island destination will be renamed “Isla Tropicale” to connect to the new ship and emphasize the tropical vibes of every visit.

This follows Carnival Cruise Line’s decision to rename Half Moon Cay to “RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay” to showcase the relaxing, peaceful nature of the destination.

A variety of upgrades will be introduced to Isla Tropicale to further enhance what is available for guests to enjoy.

“Better things are coming,” Duffy confirmed. “We’re going to be adding a pool and cabanas. They will open up next year with a swim-up bar.”

Exactly when “next year” the new additions will be open for guests has not been detailed, but Carnival cruise ships do visit the destination year-round.

Duffy also announced that a beach and a beach club are also planned for future development of Isla Tropicale, but the exact timeline for those additions is not yet confirmed.

“We think that will really enhance the experience for guests,” Duffy said.

To symbolize the new development and honor the unique local wildlife, the new logo for Isla Tropicale will be a hummingbird. There are 20 species of hummingbirds in Honduras, making it a perfect choice to represent what is unique and distinctive about the region.

The logo is a stylized hummingbird with a purple body and teal wings, alongside a yellow tropical bloom – perfect for the “tropicale” atmosphere of the destination.

Furthermore, the yellow color is carried through the logos for all the private destinations – Celebration Key, RelaxAway Half Moon Cay, and Princess Cays.

“We’re putting all of this into what we’re calling the Paradise Collection,” Duffy noted. “You will have Celebration Key in Grand Bahama, you will have RelaxAway at Half Moon Cay which everyone loves … and the addition of Isla Tropicale.”

With this initial announcement, no firm dates have been revealed for exactly when the name change, enhancements, and upgrades will be complete. Work is undoubtedly already underway and further details will be released soon.

Sailing to Isla Tropicale

Many different Carnival ships visit what is, for now, Mahogany Bay on Isla Roatan on the southwestern coast of the island, 35 miles north of mainland Honduras.

The Mahogany Bay (soon to be Isla Tropicale) cruise port is for the exclusive use of Carnival Corporation & plc vessels, which includes Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, and Holland America Line.

The destination is often part of Western Caribbean itineraries, including sailings aboard Carnival Jubilee from Galveston; Carnival Legend from Tampa; Carnival Liberty from New Orleans, Carnival Celebration from Miami, and Mardi Gras from Port Canaveral.

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With so many popular homeports and different ships in the fleet offering Roatan as a port destination on various itineraries, Carnival cruise guests will have many opportunities to visit the upgraded destination in 2026 and beyond.