Castaway Cay is Disney’s private island currently only accessible only via their cruise ships. When first stepping onto the island there are many places you may want to visit. This article will look at some of the most basic and popular areas that often get overlooked until you need them.
1. Key to the World card for Payments
This is very important whether you are on or off the ship. Money isn’t used on the island so make sure you have this with you for purchases like souveniers.
Location
Your room keys from the ship
Description
- These are used throughout the island to make payments in places such as the merchandise shops and bars.
2. Post a letter at the Post Office
This is right at the end of the arrival plaza on your right when walking away from the ship.
Location
Off the arrival Plaza as you walk away from the ship
Description
- This is a genuine Bahamian Post Office.
- Use this to send postcards or any other mail.
- You are required to use real US dollars for payment.
Note: your mail will arrive after you get home….. but it’ll look cool…to you… when you receive mail from you… maybe a little awkward.
Here’s some more information on the Bahamian Postal Service at their official website
3. Arrival Plaza
If anyone ever says, “meet me at the arrival plaza” you will know that its the area you find yourself in, on the island, when you leave the ship or when you get back on.
Location
Literally the area you walk onto as you get off the ship.
Description
- Close to the Bahamian Post Office.
- If you walk along here you will get to the Kargo Handling Tram Stop
- Tip: Just before the Kargo Handling Tram Stop is Marge’s Barges
4. Towels
Tip: Don’t give yourself more to carry. Grab a towel when you get off the ship.
Location
On the arrival plaza as you leave the ship
Description
- You don’t need to take from your stateroom
- You can take your own beach towels if you want
- You can purchase beach towels from the merchandise shops.
5. Bathroom Facilities
Some people like to know where the toilets are wherever they go and others don’t really care. I am the first one. One Konk Cooler and I’m peeing like a fish.
So where are Castaway Cay’s Bathrooms?
There are 5 Bathrooms which:
Description
- Are Clean.
- Have plenty of stalls so usually no line (specifically for the woman’s).
- Are cleaned by stewards regularly
- Have paper seat liners available
- Have outside Showers (Great to get rid of that pesky sand sticking to your feet).
Where are they?
| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Bathroom Scuttles Cove | Located next to First Aid and Scuttles Cove. |
| Bathroom In Da Shade | Located next in Da Shade and Cookies BBQ |
| Bathroom Flippers and Floats | Located to Flippers and Floats as well as Olafs Summertime Freeze |
| Bathroom Cookies Too BBQ | Next Cookies Too BBQ and Sand Bar |
| Bathroom Serenity Bay | Next to the Windsock Hut and Castaway Air Bar at Serenity Bay |
6. Accessibility
Disney Cruise’s provide quite a few accessible facilities on Castaway Cay. If you need more information talk to guest services on your Disney ship. Let’s take a look at whats available.
Accessible Bathroom Facilities
A life saver when you need just a little extra room to do what you need to do. These are well-equipped and maintained.
Location
Located near First aid (inside scuttles cove – for kids), Cookies Too BBQ as well as Windsock Hut in serenity Bay.
Description
- Companion-assisted restroom facilities are at the First aid, Cookies Too BBQ as well as Windsock Hut locations.
- Please check with guest services for information on changing beds.
Beach/Sand Wheelchair
Have trouble getting down to the beach? Your normal wheelchair not up to the job? Well on the island they have you covered.
Location
Can be picked up at Scuttles Cove with a few at Serenity Bay
Description
- Your personal or ship wheelchair can be left at Scuttles Cove or Serenity Bay while your using the sand wheelchair.
- Make sure you take all your personal items when you do leave your own chair.
- There is a limited number.
- Available on first come first serve basis
- Not to be used in the water.
- No charge
First Aid
Remember you’re in the middle of nowhere. Of course, you can go back to the ship for any serious physical or health problems. But for most minor cuts and bruises you can take a visit to the first aid shack.
Location
Located outside Monstros Point, Scuttles Cove tram stop and She Shells SeaShells and everything else.
Description
- If you have any medical problems, or hurt yourself, it might be a good idea to give the first aid a visit.
- Manned by Nurses
- If you have any problems or for more information give guest services a visit on the ship.
7. Castaway Cay Trams
Some people like to walk and others really don’t! You may be in a rush but you’re probably not! Castaway key is not huge but no matter your destination there is a tram to take you where you need to go.
There are 4 stops:
Kargo Handling Tram Stop
Location
This is the terminus or stop that you catch the tram from when first first get off the ship.
Description
Closest locations include:
- Marges Barges
- Post Office
- Your Disney Ship
- Of course you only need to know this if you are looking specifically for these on the way back from the rest of the island.
Scuttles Cove Tram Stop
Location
The first stop after the Kargo Handling Tram Stop
Description
Closest locations include:
- Scuttles Cove
- First Aid
- Boat Beach
- The Family Beach (closest to ship side)
- Gil’s Fins and Boats
Pelican Point Tram Stop
Location
The second stop after the Scuttles Cove Tram Stop
Description
Closest locations include:
- Cookie’s BBQ
- Cookies Too BBQ
- In Da Shade Pavilion
- The Family Beach (Furthest side)
- Conched Out Bar
- Swimming Lagoon`
- Flippers and Floats
- Heads Up Bar
- Sports Beach
- Teen Hide Out
- Spring-a-Leak
- Buy the Seashore
- Bike Rentals`
- Bahamian Retail
- Pelican Plunge
- Family Beach Cabanas
Serenity Bay Tram Stop
Location
The third stop after the Pelican Point Tram Stop
Description
Closest locations include:
- Serenity Bay – Adult Only Beach
- Castaway Air Bar
- Windsock Hut
- Massage Cabanas
- Serenity Bay BBQ
8. Photo Opportunities
One of the many advantages of going on Disney cruises are the photo ops. There are more chances to get your picture with your favourite character. Castaway Cay is no different. In fact, there are some fun spots that are Disney recommended. Let’s find out where they are.
The Scuttles Cove Photo Opp
Location
As you enter Scuttles Cove near the tram stop
Description
- Fantastic backdrops of the Boat beach, Disney Ship.
- This is round about where Mount Rustmore is.
The Airstrip Photo Opp
Location
On the Airstrip at about halfway point
Description
- Fantastic backdrops of the airstrip going each way and the start of the bike trail as well as tropical trees.
The Family Beach Photo Opp
Location
On the main path in between Gumbo Limbo, In Da Shade and Conched Out Bar.
Description
- Fantastic backdrops of the Family beach and sea.
Meet with Characters for a pic
Location
There are many places all over the island where you can meet the characters for a photo op.
Description
- There are the fun photo opportunity areas such as Mount Rustmore, The Post Office, Scuttles Cove as well as the gangways.
- If you look hard enough you may see them on walk about or on a golf cart.
- Check the Navigator for times and places.
- Sometimes a surprise appearance will happen when you least expect it!
9. Shopping
When you’re on vacation you don’t wanna just make memories you want to collect some too. Castaway Cay has a few merchandise shops. All I can say is check them out.
She Shells SeaShells and everything else….Souvenir Store
Location
Near the Scuttle Cove tram stop in between “The Boat Beach” and “Family Beach” along the path.
Description
- Buy all your Castaway Cay merchandise here. You cannot buy most of it anywhere else.
- Items include Disney and Castaway Cay themed t-shirts, mugs, cups, beach towels, hats and much more.
- Run by your friendly and gorgeous merchandise staff from the ship.
- You can use your key to the world card for purchases.
- Gold & Platinum Castaway Club merchandise discount doesn’t apply here.
- Your purchases can be delivered to the ship by Disney cast members
Shop at Bahamian Retail
Location
Near the Pelican Point tram stop in between the “Sports Beach” and “In Da Shade”.
Description
- Buy lots of Bahamian merchandise here.
- Specialise in Arts and Crafts.
- Run by locals and NOT the ship.
- Your purchases can be delivered to the ship by Disney cast members.
Shop at Buy the Seashore
Location
Near the Pelican Point tram stop close to the “Sports beach” and “Flippers & Floats”.
Description
- Buy Castaway Cay merchandise here including a large collection of 5k run items.
- Alot of the merchandise is similar to that of She Shells
SeaShellsand everything else. - Items include, Castaway Cay t-shirts, bags, hats, mugs, bucket’s and spades, phone covers, pins, dresses and much more
- Run by your friendly and gorgeous merchandise staff from the ship.
- Your purchases can be delivered to the ship by Disney cast members
I hope this gives you a little bit of knowledge to help you navigate the island and make the most out of your day.
Have Fun and See You Real Soon.
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