Disney Cruise Line - Castaway Cay Disney’s Private Island
From classic Caribbean beaches to private cabanas, there are endless possibilities for couples to have fun on Castaway Cay!
Discover the 2019 Cruise Critic Destination Award-winner for Best Cruise Line Private Island. Castaway Cay invites cruisers to enjoy balmy tropical weather and world-class recreation on a Bahamian oasis with signature Disney hospitality. After disembarking on Castaway Cay, you can obtain beach towels and use your convenient Key to the World cards for retail transactions on the island. Everything needed for the perfect beach getaway is here—from lounge chairs and beach umbrellas to tasty food and family-friendly entertainment.
Castaway Cay visitors find an island completely outfitted for premium family leisure. Ample amenities include sprawling beaches, sparkling lagoons teeming with curious sea life, splash-worthy water play areas, scenic walking trails, open-air BBQ dining locations serving complimentary meals, 2 shops featuring Castaway Cay gifts and souvenirs, free tram transportation around the island, and more. Be on the lookout for many popular Disney pals on Disney Castaway Cay!
Castaway Family Beach
Find your place in the sun at this gorgeous beach set aside especially for family fun. Have a blast sailing, paddling a kayak, or swimming and snorkeling in the blue lagoon. With your family in mind, we’ve laid out a feast at Cookie's BBQ. You can also take advantage of a host of good-time activities, from lively music and dancing at the Gazebo to tetherball, volleyball and soccer at the Sports Beach. Children can even engage in an array of supervised games at the fanciful In Da Shade Game Pavilion!
Snorkeling Lagoon
Snorkelers of all skill levels will be enchanted by the undersea realm of marine life off Castaway Family Beach. Novices can follow the Discover Trail, while more experienced snorkelers may wish to tackle the Explorer Trail. Keep an eye out for the hidden Mickey!
Serenity Bay
Escape to this secluded, adults-only oasis reserved exclusively for adults 18 years of age and over. There, you can unwind in the heart of serenity, treating yourself to such offerings as an open-air cabana massage under the swaying palm trees, or frozen specialty drinks at the Castaway Air Bar. Air Bar BBQ has hearty fare and savory dishes to satisfy your appetite when hunger strikes.
Pelican Plunge
This 2,400-square-foot floating platform is adorned with nautical Flotsam and Jetsam. At this water-play area and platform, which celebrates the island's native pelicans, take a ride on one of the 2 twisting water slides that carry you into the refreshing lagoon.
Teen Hideout
Teen Hideout is just what it’s named for: a place where teens 14 to17 years of age can lounge—carefree—in their very own slice of paradise.
In Da Shade Game Pavilion
Take a break from the sun to play games, such as table tennis, foosball, billiards, and basketball, inside this shaded structure, centrally located near Castaway Family Beach.
Sports Beach
Meet at the Sports Beach for beloved beach pastimes, including volleyball and tetherball.
Character Appearances
Throughout the day, delight in sightings of some of your favorite Disney Characters throughout Disney Castaway Cay. These are perfect moments for photo-snapping!
Castaway Cay 5K
Go the distance in paradise when you take off on a spectacular 5K around Disney Castaway Cay. Make your way past swaying palms as you run or walk along the airstrip to the observation tower and take the lead past sweeping shorelines to the finish line. All finishers receive an exclusive Disney Castaway Cay 5K medal. For an additional charge, a Premium Package option is also available for purchase before you set sail, where participants receive a Disney Castaway Cay 5K cinch sack, water bottle, and hat. This event is open to Guests 10 years of age and older.
Boat Rentals
Set sail in the boat of your choice and embark on a breezy excursion atop the crystal-blue waters of Castaway Cay. Choose a sleek 1-person sea kayak, a charming 4-person paddleboat, a fun 2-person aqua trike, or an active stand-up paddleboard for your water adventure!
Shopping
Check out exclusive beachwear, hats, souvenirs, and collectible pins with the Disney Castaway Cay logo—all on sale at She Sells Sea Shells...and Everything Else!
Olaf's Summertime Freeze
This wintry watering hole features specialty frozen drinks in souvenir cups. Visit Olaf's Summertime Freeze near the Pelican Point tram stop, by Castaway Cay Family Beach.
Flippers & Floats
Rent inner tubes, snorkel masks, and fins from this festive location.
Gil's Fins and Boats
Rent snorkel gear for all family members, along with kayaks, paddleboats, aqua trikes, and other water equipment for your day as a marine adventurer.
Island Preservation
Disney Cruise Line does its part to preserve this pristine island with clear turquoise waters, white-sand beaches, and swaying palm trees. Castaway Cay researchers are restoring the health of coral reefs by transplanting long-spined sea urchins and fostering their growth. Disney Cruise Line Crew Members help protect and monitor endangered loggerhead sea turtle nests on Castaway Cay.
Solar panels in backstage areas of Castaway Cay are used to fuel water heaters for bathing, dishwashing, and laundry for Crew Members living on the island. Additionally, Disney Cruise Line recycles 7,000 pounds of used cooking oil each week to power a fleet of Bahamas Waste Management vehicles in Nassau.
No matter how you choose to spend your day at Disney’s Castaway Cay we know you will have an amazing time!