Private Islands: Castaway Cay
Disney Cruise Line
Unique among cruise line private islands,
Disney’s Castaway Cay
has its own dock and passengers simply step ashore (rather than
tendering, as required to reach all other private islands). Like
everything associated with Disney, their private island is almost
too good to be true. Located in the Abacos, a string of Bahamian
islands, only 10% of Castaway Cay is developed, leaving plenty of
unspoiled area to explore in Robinson Crusoe fashion.
Trams are provided to reach separate beaches
designated as for children, teens, families and adults-only
activities. In addition to island buffets that serve up barbeque fare and several beverage
stations, there are beach games, island-style music, and a shaded game
pavilion, there are shops and even a post office.
Age-specific
activities and extensive well-planned children’s activities are
highlights for everyone and biking and hiking are so popular that a
second nature trail has been added to the facilities. Numerous
excursions can be booked onboard, ranging from passive (a glass
bottom boat tour) to exhilarating (parasailing). One of the most
popular is feeding and interacting with stingrays—the gentle
creatures’ barbs are blunted for safety.
What to do there:
Snorkel, hike, kayak, parasail, sail, fish; ride bicycles, paddle
boats, or water cycles; play basketball, billiards, ping-pong, shuffleboard,
soccer, or volleyball; participate in organized games; massages; shop
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