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For kids and teens, it's Never Never Land.
For adults, it's Shangri-la.
As you step off the ship directly into paradise at Disney's Castaway
Cay, you'll know you've arrived in a magical place.
Hop on a bike and live out your wildest Robinson Crusoe fantasies
exploring secluded white-sand beaches. Let us pamper you in rare
style in one of our open-air massage cabanas. Join us for a Bahamian
barbecue, or kick back with your favorite cocktail. In true Disney
fashion, this day-long island experience is one you'll never forget.
Castaway Cay (pronounced 'key') is Disney's own 1000 acre private
island, located in the Bahamas . Disney built a wharf on the island
so that the ships could moor there, rather than having the passengers
catch a launch boat to get to the island from the ship. Passengers
can get to the family beach by taking a tram or walking, a tram
takes you to Serenity Bay .
Located 225 nautical miles from Disney's year-round home port
of Port Canaveral , Fla. , Castaway Cay is a pristine island located
in the string of Bahamian islands named the Abacos. Stretching
3.1 miles long and 2.2 miles wide, Disney has developed less than
10 percent of the island, allowing the natural beauty to surround
guests at every turn.
Whether lounging on a sun-drenched beach, participating in a
variety of water sports or indulging in the ultimate island barbecue,
Castaway Cay offers an authentic tropical experience that every
member of the family thinks is just for them.
There are now more adventures than ever for guests to enjoy at
Castaway Cay, Disney's private Bahamian island.
Activities include banana boating, parasailing, bottom fishing,
deep-water scuba diving, off-shore snorkeling, a scenic glass bottom
boat voyage and a nature and kayak adventure.
On the dining front, guests can now indulge in fresh fruit buffets
and soft-serve ice cream bars.
Adults have never been happier with Serenity Bay Beach , where
they can stay all day, surrounded by fresh-grilled sandwiches,
tropical fruit and beverage bars and open-air massage cabanas overlooking
the sea.
At the family beach, those looking for some fun out of the sun
can take part in games such as billiards, ping-pong, basketball,
shuffleboard and foosball underneath a shaded recreation pavilion.
Whether lounging on a sun-drenched beach, participating in a
variety of water sports or indulging in the ultimate island barbecue,
Castaway Cay offers an authentic tropical experience with something
for everyone.
Family Fun
- A 12-acre snorkeling adventure with artifacts and tropical
fish
- Sailboats, cycles, kayaks, paddle boats, rafts, banana boating
and parasailing
- Nature areas to bike, hike, kayak and explore
- Beach games and island-style music
- Shaded pavilion complete with games for guests of all ages
Kids Stuff & Teens Too...
- Programs focused on discovering and exploring the island's natural
beauty and environment
- A whale dig site where kids uncover sharks' teeth, fossilized
shells and other "treasures"
- A water-play structure in the lagoon located off the family
beach
- Games, sports and unique island adventures specifically for
teens
Adults Only...
- A secluded, mile-long "quiet" beach on the island's
north side
- Light lunch grilled fresh with a tropical fruit and beverage
bar
- Open-air massages in private beachside cabanas overlooking
the sea
A tropical feast cooked fresh at the island awaits "castaways." The "all-you-care-to-eat
buffet" includes barbecued chicken, hickory-smoked ribs, fire-roasted
hamburgers, corn-on-the-cob and a selection of salads.
Beaches
There is a beach for teens, where they
can have fun on a rope swing amongst other things.
Children will be greeted at Scuttle’s Cove and are invited
to participate in activities of exploration that highlight Castaway
Cays natural environment and history.
Your family can choose to participate in an archeological excavation
at the site of the remains of a huge whale, or build a family sand
sculpture on Castaway Family Beach.
On the Family Beach , you can have fun sailing,
paddling a kayak, or swimming and snorkeling in the shimmering
lagoon or just relax in the sun whilst your children play.
Serenity Bay Beach is exclusively for adults, with lounge chairs,
sand chairs, and hammocks. Here you can get a massage in one of
the open-air cabanas.
Reservations can be made at Vista Spa
Rentals
Gil's Fins and Boats – Gil’s is
the place to rent snorkel gear as well as a variety of watercraft;
including two different types of paddle boats, and kayaks. Don’t
forget your lifejacket!
You may pre-rent everything Gil’s offers at any One-Stop
Location onboard
Snorkeling equipment can be rented for use in the snorkel reef.
Explore one of nature’s most important marine habitats as
you snorkel around our man-made reef. Strategically-placed reef
structures have been planted to promote the growth of coral, the
basis for a healthy marine environment. A marine life protection
barrier allows smaller fish to enter, while deterring large sea
creatures.
Strollers and Kargo Karts are available at the Arrival
Plaza as you disembark.
Floats are available on both Castaway Family Beach and Serenity
Bay Beach for use in the swim areas.
Three bicycle sizes are available at the beginning of the bike
trials, just past Cultural Illusions. You may pre-rent all of the
above items at any One-Stop Location onboard the Disney Magic.
A limited number of wheelchairs specifically designed for beach
use are available at Castaway Cay. These wheelchairs may be reserved
through any One-Stop Location onboard the Disney Magic.
Recreational equipment available for rental on Castaway Cay includes:
Floats - $6 - all day
Bikes - $6 - 1 hour
2 Person paddle boats - $8 - 30 minutes.
4 Person paddle boats - $10 - 30 minutes.
Hobie Cats - $18 - 30 minutes.
Aqua fins - $15 - 30 minutes.
Aqua Trike - $15 - 30 minutes.
1 Person sea kayaks - $8 - 30 minutes.
2 Person sea kayaks - $10 - 30 minutes.
Snorkeling equipment - $25 adults, $10 children, all day.
Strollers, complimentary on a first come basis.
Kargo Karts, complimentary on a first come basis.
(prices are subject to change)
Relaxing massage treatments are available in the breezy open-air
cabanas and at the Sunny Shades Cabana.
50 minute treatment - $139
Couples - $278
Shops & dining
There is a Post Office on the island where you
can buy stamps & send a letter/postcard which will be postmarked
'Castaway Cay'.
'She Sells SeaShells and everything else' -
The one and only place to get official Castaway Cay logo merchandise.
You can also buy suntan lotion, t-shirts, etc
Cultural Illusions - A truly unique Bahamian
shopping experience featuring local, handmade arts and crafts,
note cards and prints.
There are various locations on the island for hair-braiding.
Cookie , the island chef, prepares the ultimate
barbeque; a feast of ribs, chicken, hamburgers and hot dogs plus
salads and desserts.
The three conveniently-located bars feature a premium selection
of cocktails, beers, wines, non-alcoholic and alcoholic specialties.
If you can’t find them, one of the beach-combers will deliver
refreshments to you.
Enjoy the cool vibrations of a great Bahamian party band on the
bandstand, located right on the main beach. You may discover a
Disney Character enjoying Castaway Cay too!
It’s important to remember a few essentials to take with
you to Castaway Cay - sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, shoes, beach
cover-up, camera, film and insect repellent.
You can pre-purchase vouchers for snorkeling, boat rental, bike
rental, floats, strollers and carts at any One-Stop Location.
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