Where the ship docks
- The ship docks directly at the island and you walk off, per Disney Cruise Line.
- Guests 18 and older need a passport or government-issued photo ID to go ashore and reboard.
Getting around
- Frequent trams run around the island. They take personal and electric wheelchairs but not sand wheelchairs.
- Accessible restrooms are available.
What's included and what's extra
Included with your cruise fare (per Disney Cruise Line): - Castaway Family Beach, Teen Beach (via the Teen Hideout) and the adults-only Serenity Bay, with loungers, umbrellas and towels - BBQ buffets at Cookie's BBQ and Serenity Bay BBQ, soft-serve ice cream and drink stations - Pelican Plunge water-play platform with two waterslides - Supervised kids' activities at Scuttle's Cove and the Teen Hideout youth club - Character meet-and-greets, beach games at Sports Beach and the Castaway Cay 5K
Extra charge: - Specialty drinks at Olaf's Summertime Freeze - Snorkel gear, kayaks, paddleboats and other rentals - Shopping - Cabanas (reserve when your booking window opens) - Port Adventures such as parasailing, glass-bottom boat tours and stingray snorkeling
Money and safety basics
- The Bahamian dollar is on par with the US dollar, and both are accepted in The Bahamas.
- Drones, personal wagons, flotation devices and fishing gear aren't allowed.
- Check the State Department travel advisory for The Bahamas before you go.
All-aboard tips
- All aboard: Use the all-aboard time printed in your cruise app or daily planner, and set your phone to ship's time; the ship won't wait for late guests on independent tours.
- Carry your SeaPass card and a photo ID ashore.
- Check ID requirements with your cruise line and travel.state.gov / CBP before you sail.
FAQs
Which cruise line goes to Castaway Cay?
Disney Cruise Line. The island is exclusive to Disney guests.
Do you tender or dock at Castaway Cay?
You dock and walk off the ship onto the island.
Is food included at Castaway Cay?
Yes. BBQ buffets, soft-serve and drink stations are included; specialty drinks cost extra.
What costs extra at Castaway Cay?
Specialty drinks, rentals, shopping, cabanas and Port Adventures.
Is there an adults-only beach?
Yes, Serenity Bay.
What is there for kids and teens?
Pelican Plunge, supervised activities at Scuttle's Cove and the Teen Hideout with Teen Beach.
How do you get around Castaway Cay?
Walk or ride the frequent trams, which take personal and electric wheelchairs.
Do I need a passport?
Disney says guests 18+ need a passport or government-issued photo ID to go ashore. Check ID requirements with your cruise line and travel.state.gov / CBP before you sail.
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