How much does it cost to go to Castaway Cay?
The cost of this Castaway Cay Snorkelling Adventure is $122 for adults and $109 for ages 6 to 9. There is an adult-only departure for $89.
Does Disney have a private island?
It’s been called “The Happiest Cruise That Ever Sailed” since the ride opened in 1966, but Disney Cruise Line guests who take Caribbean or Bahamian cruises are sure to say the happiest cruise is one that takes them to Castaway Cay, Disney’s own private island in the Bahamas.
Is Castaway Cay open?
On Sunday, Disney shared the most recent update regarding the status of Castaway Cay, stating on the Disney Cruise Line website that the island is expected to reopen to guests this week. We anticipate re-opening the island on Thursday, September 12, as long as all necessary work is completed.
How long do you stay on Castaway Cay?
about 7-8 hours
5 answers. You can be on the island about 7-8 hours if you leave as soon as they’ll let you and get back on just before the ship sails. Listen for the ship’s horn about 4:30; it will signal the last tram back to the dock. Miss that and you’re walking (or running!)
Can you stay overnight at Castaway Cay?
Castaway Cay is only open for day trips on Disney Cruise Line – you can’t stay overnight, though some staff who work on the island live there year-round, such as the island’s manager and landscaper.
Do you need a passport to go to Castaway Cay?
Hi, Do we need passports to take a cruise from Port Canaveral, Florida to Disney Castaway Cay & Nassau, The Bahamas? No passport is necessary for this itinerary (although you can bring one if you prefer).
What was Castaway Cay before Disney?
Gorda Cay
Castaway Cay, once called Gorda Cay, has a very interesting background. Before Disney purchased the island in the late 1990s, the island — then Gorda Cay — was once used as a convenient place for drug smugglers to stop.
How does Castaway Cay get power?
At Castaway Cay in the Bahamas, Disney Cruise Line uses solar power to heat water for our crew on the island. And, at Disney California Adventure, our Radiator Springs Racers attraction is powered by 1,400 solar panels.
Is food free on Castaway Cay?
Food is included on your Castaway Cay day Meals are included on the ship on your Disney Cruise Line vacation, and food is also included on your day at Castaway Cay. From about 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., a beach barbecue buffet is served at three different locations: Cookie’s BBQ, Cookie’s Too BBQ and Serenity BBQ.
Do cast members live on Castaway Cay?
Castaway Cay has around 60 Cast Members who live on Disney’s private island. Castaway Cay is 3 miles long and consists of 1000 acres, only 55 of which are developed. All of the resident Cast Members live in the Crew Compound.
Who lives on Castaway Cay?
Over 100 people live on Castaway Cay. These “castaways” are a mixture of guest services employees – those that interact with the guests from the ships; island maintenance; horticulturalists; boat captains, landscapers, engineers; etc.
Do you have to have a passport to go to Castaway Cay?
All that you and your family will need for a cruise to the Bahamas are an original or copy of a state-issued birth certificate AND government-issued photo ID (like a driver’s license) for those 16 and up. No passport is necessary for this itinerary (although you can bring one if you prefer).