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Castaway Cay at a glance

Cruise lineDisney Cruise Line only
DockingRight at the pier, no tender
Getting aroundWalk, tram or bike
LunchBBQ buffet, included
Pay withYour Key to the World card
Best forFamilies and beach days

Our consultants who’ve been here

Barbara Durley, Travitude Travel Group travel consultantAmy Davoli, CTA, Travitude Travel Group travel consultantAllison Brown, Travitude Travel Group travel consultant

Barbara, Amy & Allison

“Disney cruises are by far the best! All of our Disney cruises have included a visit to Castaway Cay.” – Barbara

Top Things to Do at Castaway Cay

Our recommendations on what to see and do, based on our own experience in port.

The Family Beach

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The Family Beach is where most people spend the day: soft white sand, calm lagoon water and plenty of lounge chairs. Barbara’s family always loved checking out the fish and seashells, and Amy spent her second day here. There are beach games, a floating playground and easy access to food, drinks and restrooms.

Water
Calm and shallow
Lunch
Cookie’s BBQ, included
Rent
Floats, snorkel gear, bikes
Pay
Key to the World card
Tip: No need to bring cash. Everything on the island charges to your room with your Key to the World card.

Slides and water play in the lagoon

KidsWater fun

Right in the gorgeous water off the Family Beach, there are waterslides and a floating play area, plus a splash pad for little ones. Amy loved how much there was to do in the water, and Barbara’s family always made time for the water park.

Where
Off the Family Beach
Little ones
A children’s splash pad
Also
Float and snorkel rentals
Good for
Kids and the young at heart
Tip: Go in the morning, before the lagoon fills up after lunch.

Snorkel and meet the stingrays

SnorkelPort adventure

The snorkelling lagoon off the Family Beach has two trails, one for beginners and a longer one for more experienced snorkellers, with fish, coral and hidden Mickey and Minnie statues under the water. Barbara’s family also did the Castaway Ray’s Stingray Adventure, where you learn about the rays, hand-feed them and then snorkel alongside them. It was so much fun!

Trails
Beginner and advanced
Look for
Hidden Mickey and Minnie
Stingrays
Book ahead
Barbara suggests
Ages 5 and up
Tip: Book the stingray adventure and any cabanas before you sail, they sell out.

Serenity Bay, adults only

Adults only18+

Serenity Bay is the adults-only beach for guests 18 and up, on the far side of the island where you can’t even see it from the ship. Amy spent her first day here: quiet, fewer people and stunning ocean views. It has its own beach bar and BBQ lunch, and spa treatments in open-air cabanas are available for an extra cost.

Ages
18 and up
Get there
Tram or bike
Lunch
Serenity Bay BBQ, included
Extra
Spa cabanas
Tip: Travelling with kids? Scuttle’s Cove kids’ club (ages 3 to 12) lets you sneak off to Serenity Bay for some adult time.

Bike the island or run the 5K

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Castaway Cay has miles of paved paths, and bike rentals are right on the island, a great way to find quieter corners like the observation tower with views of the beaches and ships. Most mornings there’s also the Castaway Cay 5K, a fun, casual run or walk. Barbara’s family has done it twice!

Bikes
Rentals on the island
Don’t miss
The observation tower
5K
Most mornings, free
Bring
Water and sunscreen
Tip: If you’re sailing in summer, do the 5K early, it gets really hot on the island.
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BBQ lunch plate included on Castaway Cay, Disney's private islandLunch is included

There are BBQ buffets in three spots: Cookie’s BBQ by the Family Beach, Cookie’s Too near Pelican Point, and Serenity Bay BBQ. Amy thought the food was fantastic!

Lounge chair in the shallow turquoise water at Castaway Cay, Disney's private islandJust relax

There’s lots of space to lounge on a chair, build sandcastles, float in the ocean and enjoy a tropical drink. Sometimes that’s the best plan of all!

Travel consultant Amy Davoli with Chip and Dale on Castaway Cay, Disney's private islandMeet the characters

You never know which Disney characters you’ll meet on the island! Amy got a photo with Chip and Dale, so keep your camera handy.

Know Before You Go in Castaway Cay

  • Disney only: Castaway Cay is only visited on Disney Cruise Line sailings.
  • No cash needed: Charge purchases to your Key to the World card.
  • Book ahead: Stingray adventures and cabanas sell out.
  • Bring your passport: Passport valid for at least six months past your return date (the safest rule of thumb).

Castaway Cay FAQs

Quick answers for your day in port

Do you need to tender to Castaway Cay?

No. Disney ships dock right at the pier on Castaway Cay, so you can walk straight off.

Is lunch included on Castaway Cay?

Yes! BBQ buffet lunch is included at Cookie’s BBQ, Cookie’s Too and Serenity Bay BBQ, just like the food on the ship.

Is there an adults-only beach on Castaway Cay?

Yes. Serenity Bay is for guests 18 and up, on the far side of the island, reached by tram or bike.

Do I need a passport for a Disney Bahamas cruise?

Canadians must travel with a valid passport, and we recommend it be valid for at least six months past your return date. Some destinations only require three months, but six months is the safest rule of thumb.

Does it cost more to book a cruise with a travel agent?

No, there’s no fee to book a cruise with Travitude Travel Group. You get a consultant who has been to these ports and can help with tours, pre-cruise hotels and transfers.

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