Is food free at 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.

What do you pay for on Castaway Cay?

You can enjoy all the beaches on Disney Castaway Cay for free. However, if you want to rent a float or inner tube this is a lot of fun. Castaway Cay float or inner tube rental costs $13 for the whole day.

Can you drink on Castaway Cay?

You can only access Serenity Bay at Castaway Cay if you're an adult. Disney Cruises provide adult areas of their ships to adults 18 and older, but they require a valid photo ID when purchasing alcoholic beverages.

What time is lunch at Castaway Cay?

We'll cover those items in just a bit. Lunchtime begins on Castaway Cay day at 11:30am and runs until 2pm. The meal, soft drinks, and soft-serve ice cream are included in the cost of the cruise.

Does Disney Castaway Cay cost extra?

There is not additional charge to stop at Castaway Cay or spend the day there, and even the food, soft drinks and ice cream are “free”, though you will pay extra for any alcoholic drinks, just like onboard the ship.

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How long do you spend on Castaway Cay?

You can spend the whole day on Disney's Castaway Cay simply relaxing on the beach, but there are also many activities on the island to keep you occupied. Some of the activities are free such as Pelican Plunge on the Family Beach. This is a 2,400 square foot floating platform that has slides and water canons.

How long do you stay on Castaway Cay?

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!) back to the ship.

Can I bring soda on a Disney cruise?

Disney Cruise Line will allow you to bring your own soda onboard. However, it must be carried onto the ship in a day bag no larger than 22" wide by 14" high by 9" deep. So your wheeled collapsible cooler needs to meet these dimensions or find a different bag to carry the soda in.

How much is it to rent a cabana at Castaway Cay?

The Serenity Bay Castaway Cay Cabanas are $399 for the first 4 guests. You can add up to another 2 guests $50 each. If you are lucky enough to snag the Grand Family Cabana #21 this is $949 for the first 10 guests. Up to 6 more guests can be included in the Cabana at a cost of $50 each.

Can you bring water to Disney Cruise?

Disney Cruise Line does allow for guests to bring their own beverages onboard, including bottled water and alcohol (when following Disney Cruise Line's alcohol policy). If you plan to bring your own bottled water onboard, it must be carried on the ship in your carry-on luggage.

Can you drink at 18 on Castaway Cay?

Dining, Food & Beverages – Frequently Asked Questions

What age must a Guest be to drink alcoholic beverages on the ship? A: The drinking age on board is 21, and a valid photo I.D. is required.

Can 18 year olds drink on Disney cruise ships?

The drinking age on all of Disney Cruise Line's ships is 21. On itineraries operating round trip from European countries with lower legal drinking ages, parents or guardians of 18- to 20-year-olds may sign an alcohol waiver allowing them to drink when accompanied by the parent/guardian.

Can you buy beer on Castaway Cay?

Alcoholic drinks, water, and beer are available on board, but you must pay for them individually or buy a wine or beer package (see below for details).

Is snorkeling free at Castaway Cay?

There are two entrance locations, one at each end of the first family beach the one between Castaway Ray's Stingray Adventure and the Conched Out Bar, not the one by Pelican Plunge. The best part of the snorkeling lagoon is that it is free if you bring your own snorkeling gear.

What's included in a Castaway Cay Cabana?

With the Castaway Cay Cabanas, you receive free float tubes, snorkel equipment and bike rentals. For non-Cabana guests, this is known as the Castaway Getaway Package and it is $49 per person.

How much is parasailing in Castaway Cay?

How much does this cost? The Castaway Cay parasail excursion is currently priced at $79 per person for both children and adults.

Do Castaway Cay cabanas have bathrooms?

The actual Cabanas themselves do not contain a bathroom but their locations are not too far from public restrooms.

Is there a waiting list for cabanas at Castaway Cay?

The cabanas on Castaway Cay are quite popular and often are reserved very quickly once bookings open up. My advice is to continue to check www.DisneyCruise.com daily to see if one becomes available because there is not a waiting list.

Does Castaway Cay have umbrellas?

There are plenty of complimentary umbrellas, lounge chairs and beach chairs scattered throughout the beach areas. There are a limited number of cabanas that can be reserved online once your booking window opens up. These cabanas are quite popular and are typically very hard to get.

Is there free ice cream on Disney Cruise?

Soda and all-you-can-eat soft serve ice cream are also included. You can order a soda with your meals or serve yourself from the machine on the pool deck. Most cruise lines will include free tea and coffee but will charge per glass or offer a drink package for sodas.

Is popcorn free on Disney Cruise?

If YOU love fresh popped popcorn, I'm happy to tell you that you can find some on Disney Cruise ships. However, this is not included in the cruise fare, it's an extra purchase and requires a swipe of that handy dandy Key to the World Card that also opens your cabin door.

Are snacks free on Disney Cruise?

Room Service Aboard a Disney Cruise

The best part of room service on a Disney Cruise is that it is completely complimentary! You can get anything from continental breakfast items to midnight snacks in the comfort of your stateroom.

Do you need water shoes at Castaway Cay?

We found the beach to have soft, powdery sand with hardly any rocks or pebbles. My family was comfortable in the water and on the beach barefoot. I suggest that you bring water shoes if any in your crew has sensitive feet, otherwise you should be fine without them.

Can you stay overnight at Castaway Cay?

Castaway Cay is only open for day trips when on a Disney Cruise – 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.

Can you swim at Castaway Cay in January?

It is in the low 80's in January and higher 80's in April. You will be able to get your swimming in and be sad when you need to leave. My family loves Castaway Cay! over a year ago.