Tell people who you are going on the Disney vacation holiday and they’ll inevitably ask you which of the Disney theme parks you are visiting. Unknown to many people, Disney actually own a private island in the Caribbean Sea in the Bahamas called Castaway Cay. However, option of this Mickey Mouse shaped exotic magic island is only through Disney luxury cruise ships. Yes, Disney operates cruises too and in fact owns a couple of the most fun and splendid cruise ships.
Ought to be fact, Walt Disney Company President and CEO Bob Iger announced in early 2007 the company has signed instructions of intent with Meyer Werft Shipyards of Germany to construct two 122,000-ton luxury cruise ships, each with room for approximately 4,000 guests. The unnamed ships will be delivered this year and 2012 respectively taking the Disney fleet to 4 ships.
Castaway Cay, the gorgeous Pacific island has pristine beaches dotted with colorful umbrellas. Under all these huge umbrellas are two adjustable patio chairs and two beach chairs to unwind in. There’s also hammocks scattered around the beaches for people to doze off within the cool sea breezes.
There is a “Family Beach” for wholesome family fun and in Serenity Bay may be the “Adult Beach” for those above 18 years old and a “Teen Beach” for youths. As you disembark from the Disney cruise ship, you can simply walk or go to the Tram Station for a tram ride to any or all three Castaway Cay beaches.
The water around Castaway Cay is superior and is also comfortably warm for many of the year. Because the beaches are sheltered, the tides rise and ebb with barely a ripple. This is really an excellent water condition for swimming, snorkeling and scuba diving. If you do not desire to plunge in to the water, you are able to book a Stingray Adventure excursion and connect to these fascinating sea creatures.
Feeling hungry? Your hunger pang will be satisfied with a smorgasbord of seasonal fruits and delicious barbecue meats, tasty seafood and the best potato salad you’ve ever tasted.
Naturally, there’s also a souvenir store for you to get some Disney mementos to keep in mind this island paradise fondly. Exclusive Disney Castaway Cay items are sold here as well every essentials you might have forgotten such as swim wear, sunglasses or sun blocks. There are also stores which sell Bahamian handicrafts, however the prices of these handicrafts are much higher than in almost any Bahamian port of call.
Hair braiding is an extremely popular vacation activity in Castaway Cay. We all want to look like a Rastafarian or perhaps be a Jimi Hendrix look alike. Another relaxing activity would be to head over to Serenity Bay outside massage cabanas for many body pampering.
There are lots of other excursions to select from such as happening guided jetski tour, a banana boat ride or go parasailing. Almost everything you can expect to do at a beautiful beach, Disney’s Castaway Cay has them all and more.
If spending a full day on the planet is not your cup of tea, then do head for Groupers Pavilion’s sheltered area where one can play foosball, table tennis, basketball, golf, chess and checkers. There’s also be favorite Disney cartoon characters making appearances and mingling with the children.
So if you are taking a vacation, a good a Disney cruise instead and enjoy sailing to Disney’s magic island, the Castaway Cay in the Bahamas…
