Who wouldn’t love spending the day on a private island? Growing up on the Northeast coast, I spent the summer months on packed beaches with people kicking up sand in my face as they walked past me. I always dreamt of spending those beach days somewhere more remote. Believe it or not, your escape to a private island is more accessible than you think!
Let me introduce you to Castaway Cay, Disney’s private island in the Bahamas. Castaway Cay is a small beach community all on its own – it even has its own post office! With two family friendly beaches complete with waterslides, float rentals, snorkeling and other water sport activities to an adult-only beach where serenity and peace are redefined.
Castaway Cay is exclusively available for guests sailing on select Disney Cruise Line itineraries to the Bahamas and Caribbean. At Castaway Cay, visitors will find a paradise island completely outfitted for premium family leisure with ample amenities for every age group.
For the Kids
- Disney character greetings and character dance parties
- Scuttle’s Cove, an on-island kid’s club supervised by Disney counselors featuring a sandy play spot, a whimsical water play area and structured activities
- Protected family beach area with calm ocean waters
- Soft serve ice cream available all day
For the Teens
- Sporting activities and games like volleyball, tetherball, table tennis, foosball, billiards and basketball plus a Castaway Cay 5K where each participant receives an exclusive medal
- Exhilarating port excursions like parasailing, wave runners, speedboat ride and more
- Teen Hideout where teens 14 to17 years of age can lounge in their very own slice of paradise
For the Adults
- Serenity Beach a private, adult only beach
- Open-air cabana massages
- Castaway Air Bar featuring frozen specialty drinks plus an upgraded lunch menu at Serenity Bay BBQ
- Scenic walking trails for island exploration
For the Family
- Pelican Plunge featuring 2 twisting water slides which carry guests into the refreshing lagoon and a giant “bucket dump” that sprays hundreds of gallons of water on eagerly awaiting bathers beneath
- Family bike rentals for exploring the hidden wonders of the island
- Stingray adventure where guests can feed, touch and snorkel among real-live stingrays
- Boat rentals including kayaks, paddleboats, aqua trikes and stand-up paddleboards
Want the Royal Treatment at Castaway Cay?
Make your visit to Castaway Cay extra special by renting a private cabana for the day. Castaway Cay cabanas come complete with an exclusive beach area and are stocked with complimentary snacks, drinks, rafts, floats, sunscreen and sand toys… plus, a “magic button” you can push when you need something from your cabana host. These open-air cabanas are extremely popular so I always recommend booking a Disney Cruise Line concierge stateroom, which allows you priority access to reserving a cabana, port excursions and onboard reservations for popular activities and specialty restaurants.
Have you been to Castaway Cay? If so, tell us about your favorite activity in the comments below.
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