Disney’s Castaway Cay is a magical place! This beautiful island in the Bahamas is reserved just for Disney Cruise Line guests. Most Caribbean and Bahamian itineraries will make a stop here so you definitely want to put some thought into how you’ll spend your day here.

My absolute favorite thing to do at Castaway Cay is to rent a private cabana! These exclusive hideaways make a day at Castaway Cay as magical as possible. There are cabanas available on the family beach as well as at Serenity Bay, the adults only beach area. Private cabanas include teak furniture to relax on, a covered inside area complete with ceiling fan, a refrigerator stocked with waters and sodas and a fruit plate, cold wet washcloths, a safe, extra towels, sunscreen, an outdoor shower and floats to use in the water. Sounds amazing right? It really is!!

Now for the less magical news, these private cabanas can be hard to get and they’re not cheap. If you’re booked in a Concierge Stateroom or a Platinum Castaway Club Member you might get lucky and grab one when you complete your onboard activities booking. This window opens at certain times depending on your Castaway Club Level and if you’ve made your final payment. This is where booking your cruise through a travel agent can help you know when to be ready. 😉

This cabana at Serenity Bay cost about $400 on our last cruise. This is for up to 4 people so it would fun to share with another couple going and that definitely helps with the price. The cabanas at the family beach are more expensive but they also include sand toys for the kids and snorkel gear and life jackets to use. If I know I have a cabana reserved for Castaway Cay then I don’t plan any excursions for that day – I want to get every second out of that cabana that I can. =)