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Disney’s Private Island – Castaway Cay
Disney’s own private island, Castaway Cay (pronounced KEY) is a beautiful oasis in the Caribbean Sea. Filled with white sand beaches, children’s play areas, dining, and an Adult-Only beach it’s the perfect place to relax and rejuvenate.
Activities
Let’s talk about the amazing activities available at Castaway Cay. In November of 2019, my family sailed on the Disney Magic and really loved spending time at Castaway Cay.
Marge’s Barges – Here you can sign up for parasailing and fishing charters. Nearby at Boat Beach you can rent different watercraft vessels, banana boat rides as well as the stingray feeding area.
Gil’s Fins & Boats, Flippers n Floats, and Windstock Hut – These three shops all have snorkel and tube rentals available along with free life vests to use while on the island.
Pelican Plunge: This castle-looking water slide is set far enough from the shore so that the squeals of children can’t be heard on the beach.
Spring-a-Leak: Similar to the “Finding Nemo” water park for small kids on the ships themselves, this wet play area includes a variety of fountains and sprinklers for toddlers and young children to explore.
Bike Rentals: Not only can you rent bicycles to ride the same path that some passengers run a 5K on, but you can also rent a variety of sizes — including ones with training wheels and even kids’ seats for the smallest riders.
Beach Sports: Volleyball, tetherball and soccer courts are set up just far enough from the sand.
In Da Shade: Had too much sun, or stuck with a bout of drizzle? This covered area has basketball hoops, pool tables, and ping pong tables. There are also supervisors here so that tweens (ages 11-13) can hang out without their parents. In addition, activities such as crab races take place throughout the day around the island.
Scuttle’s Cove: Right near the first tram stop, Castaway Cay’s children’s area includes supervised activities —such as sandcastle competitions and water balloon games — so that parents who want some alone time can drop off the little ones and head to the adult-only beach, called Serenity Bay, for a little while. This is also where characters, including Mickey Mouse and Goofy, make appearances throughout the day.
Hide Out: This teen-only area has music as well as a private strip of beach, with lounge chairs and umbrellas just for the 14- to 17-year-olds.
Make a quick stop at She Sells Seashells and Everything Else to purchase some sand castle building supplies and you will be ready to hit the beach. She Sells Seashells really does sell anything you may need while at Castaway Cay including sand toys, sunscreen, swimsuits, hats, souvenirs, postcards and so much more.
Beaches
You do not have to walk far to see the beauty all around you. The beautiful white sand beaches were perfect for burying Daddy in the sand and building sand castles.
Castaway Family Beach – The first stretch of beach you will come to after entering this island paradise is the family beach area of Castaway Cay. Find your perfect place in the sun at this beach designed with families in mind. After a busy day of playing, your littles may need to curl up and nap in shade. There are plenty of beach chairs and umbrellas available along the shore.
Snorkeling Lagoon – Snorkelers Lagoon brings excitement and thrill for snorkelers of all skill levels. Beginners can follow Discover Trail, while more experienced snorkelers may wish to follow Explorer Trail. All swimmers will be enchanted by the undersea realm of marine life located off Castaway Family Beach, be sure to keep an eye out for the hidden Mickey!
Serenity Bay – The adult-only beach on Castaway is farthest from the ship but has a tram stop to it. In addition to peace and quiet, as well as much more space, it includes a massage cabana for massages on the shore. Available only to guests 18+.
Beach Cabanas – The cruise line rents out 20 cabanas, which — at 325 square feet each — might be bigger than your cabin. Complete with lounge chairs, a dining table, a sitting area, a fridge, a locker, towels, and sunscreen, they run $499 a day for up to six people.
Dining & Bars
Cookies’s BBQ and Cookie’s Too BBQ – These two buffet spots each have plenty of covered seating, with picnic tables and enough high chairs (in two different sizes) to go around. Look for grilled burgers and hot dogs, but also veggie burgers, fried chicken sandwiches, and pork ribs. Sides include corn on the cob, baked beans, coleslaw, and German potato salad — and there’s also a fruit bar, as well as soft-serve ice cream and banana bread for dessert. At every restaurant on Castaway Cay, you’ll find a serve-yourself drink bar, with everything from soda and iced tea to coffee for the grown-ups and milk for the kids.
Conched Out Bar, Heads Up Bar, Sand Bar, and Castaway Air Bar – These four beach bars all serve a mix of beer, cocktails, and frozen drinks. In addition, roving waiters walk the shore with buckets of water and rum punch specials for sale throughout the day.
Characters are frequently seen on the island and love to have dance parties with guests. Here’s one with my youngest and Mickey near the Cookie’s BBQ buffet line. My kids were big fans of the soft serve ice cream readily available.
Disney’s Castaway Cay is an adventure filled day and is available on more Disney Cruise Line sailings to the Caribbean and the Bahamas.
Contact your favorite Pineapple Escapes’ agent today, or email us at info@pineappleescapes.com for a free quote for a Disney Cruise Line cruise. Our agents help make your vacation seamless with our expertise, customized itineraries, and extra pixie dust!
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