Castaway
Cay
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Always
a favorite of Disney cruisers, Castaway Cay
is DCL's private bit of paradise in the Bahamas.
The ship docks right at the island, allowing
cruisers to simply walk off the ship directly
onto this island with beautiful white sand beaches
and clear turquoise waters.
On
the 7-day cruise, Castaway Cay is the final
port of call, visited on Day 6. It's only fitting
to end the cruise in this oasis of fun in the
sun. You arrive at 9:00 am and must be back
on the ship at 5:00 pm, for a 5:30 pm departure.
As
you leave the ship, you'll see the Castaway
Cay post office. This is the place to purchase
special DCL stamps and mail those postcards
that will have the Castaway Cay postmark. NOTE:
this is one place where you DO need cash, if
you want to purchase postcards or stamps. Your
Key to the World charge is not valid here. Also,
be aware that it could take weeks or even months
for your postcard to arrive at its destination.
You'll
also be handed a beach towel as you leave the
ship, so no need to bring any towels from your
room. Ship's photographers will be on hand to
take your picture if you'd like.
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You
then proceed down the path to the Tram Stop.
Although you CAN walk to the Castaway Family
Beach (it's about a 15-minute walk) it's much
faster to take the trams waiting for you at
the tram stop. If you want to go on to Serenity
Bay Beach (adults 18 and over only) you must
exit the tram at the Family Beach and take a
separate tram to Serenity Bay Beach. There is
also a Teen Beach located at the far west end
of the Family Beach.
Kids
& Teens
Scuttles
Cove
Children's
Program Area If you want your kids to take part
in the kids programs on Castaway Cay day, you
will check them into the program right at Scuttle's
Cove. (The program counselors have laptop computers
with the check-in information). This area is
located AWAY from the water and the counselors
will not take the children near the water.
The
fun, sandy play area features Monstro Point,
a "whale dig" site complete with jumbo-sized
whale bones. Several activities for the different
kids age groups are planned throughout the day
here. The programming closes down at 3:30 so
the counselors can move from the island to the
ship.
Teen
Beach
The
Teen Beach includes Goofy's Sand Lot with tetherball
and sand volleyball courts. Special teen activities
also take place here. For teens looking for
a little more adventure, Wild Side is a Castaway
Cay excursion just for them, featuring kayaking,
cycling, snorkeling and exploration of the island.
Sign up for this excursion in advance, at the
Shore Excursion Desk.
Castaway
Family Beach
Fun
for the whole family, this beach features lounge
chairs, beach umbrellas, sand chairs and even
a few hammocks. Go early for the best selection.
The
Snorkeling Lagoon is located here, and features
a snorkeling "path" to follow to see
tropical fish and special buried "hidden
treasure". Snorkeling is best early in
the day, before the sand has been kicked up
by all the swimmers.
Serenity
Bay Adult Beach
Located
on the far northwestern end of the island is
Serenity Bay, a secluded beach for adults 18
and older only. This is where adults can enjoy
the pampering of an open-air cabana massage
(book on the ship on Embarkation Day, spots
are VERY limited and go quickly), sip a scrumptious
Konk Cooler, and relax and enjoy the quiet of
the beach with no children around. Adults can
also enjoy a lunch buffet here. Food and Drink
on Castaway Cay Lunch is served at Cookie's
Bar-B-Q and features a buffet with ribs, chicken,
hamburgers, salads, corn on the cob and other
hearty fare. There are several buffet lines;
check around before lining up and see if there
are shorter lines available.
Several
bars are interspersed throughout the beach areas,
and they serve a variety of tropical and soft
drinks. A favorite is the Konk Cooler, a libation
with light and dark rum, orange juice, passion
fruit and coconut cream (it can be made without
the rum) that can also be purchased in a souvenir
glass.
Shopping
on Castaway Cay
Two
stores are available with special merchandise
that is ONLY available on the island. Just remember,
if you want it, BUY it as you won't have a second
chance to purchase the item on the ship.
The
store She Sells Sea Shells (and everything else)
features Castaway Cay logo merchandise, sand
toys, beach towels, sunscreen, postcards and
other small sundries. Cultural Illusions sells
authentic Bahamian arts and crafts.
