Castaway Cay is one of Disney's two private islands reserved exclusively for Disney Cruise Line guests on Bahamian and Caribbean cruises.
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This Bahamian oasis can be visited by booking a three to five night Disney cruise to the Bahamas and five or more night Disney Caribbean cruises. A few five night Disney Bahamian sailings stop at Castaway Cay for two days!
One of the amazing things about this island is there are so many ways to enjoy your with little to no additional cost to your Disney cruise. Below are just a few.
Bike, float and snorkel!
Cost: $50 (ages 10 and up), $30 (ages 5-9)
Each of these experiences can be booked separately, but when you book the Castaway Cay Getaway package you can book all three for extra fun and savings. Explore the island with a a bike rental, explore the lagoon with a snorkel rental, then relax in the water with a float rental.
Build a sand castle or lounge on the beautiful white sand beach!
Cost: Free or almost free (if you are buying sand toys)
Bring a collapsable sand bucket (these pack easily) or buy a few sand toys from the gift shop and keep them as Castaway Cay souvenirs! If you are planning on lounging on a beach chair, get out early to grab your preferred spot on the beach.
Take in the scenery and take some pictures!
Cost: Free
There is so much to see and explore on Castaway Cay. Find a few quiet places and take some beautiful pictures. Consider framing your favorite when you arrive home to keep as a one of a kind souvenir.
Take a walk along the beach
Cost: Free!
Castaway Cay has plenty of shoreline to explore and walk along!
Send mail from the Castaway Cay Post Office
Cost: Postage
Mail yourself or friends a postcard or letter from Castaway Cay. Do note, this post office is not always open and mail can take long to arrive.
Explore the different beaches.
Cost:Free
This island offers beach fun for all ages! You can find family fun and excitement at Castaway Family Beach with access to music, dancing and sports. If you are looking for some adult time to relax away from kids, drop kids ages 3-12 off at Scuttle Cove Kids Club and head over to Serenity Bay, an area reserved for adults only. Do you have teens in your party that want to escape and meet new friends in their own piece of paradise? They can head to the Teen Hideout for guests ages 14-17.
Hang with celebrities!
Cost: Free
Be on the lookout for your favorite characters making rounds, enjoying the beach and at dance parties! Capture photos with your favorite Disney pals on the beach!
Ride on a glass bottom boat!
Cost: $59 (ages 10 and up) $39 (ages 0-9)
This hour long experience is full for all ages! During this boat ride you'll be able to feed fish and observe them through the bottom of your boat in their natural environment.
Take a ride down the Pelican Plunge
Cost: Free
Take a refreshing ride on one of two waterslides!
The prices posted are current prices as of the posting of this blog. Prices are subject to change. Check out Castaway Cay's entire list of port adventures here.
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