Port day

Castaway Cay

Disney private island near Great Abaco, Bahamas. The ship docks at the pier; no tender.

Map of Castaway Cay: the pier, the walkable radius, and the family beach
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL. Pier, walkable radius, and the family beach marked.

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Your port day kit

The non-negotiables from our port-day checklist.

  1. Waterproof phone pouch: camera, map, translator, lifeline
  2. Reef-safe sunscreen, one bottle per person per week
  3. Reusable water bottle, filled on the ship
  4. Water shoes for beach and snorkel days
  5. Portable battery pack and cable
  6. Cash in small bills, cruise card, photo ID, printed excursion confirmations
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The facts, sourced

  • Location Private island near Great Abaco Island, Bahamas as of 2026-08-04 (Wikipedia revision), read 2026-09-02, source
  • Docking Direct pier docking; no tender as of 2026-08-04 (Wikipedia revision), read 2026-09-02, source
  • Size 1,000 acres, 55 developed as of 2026-08-04 (Wikipedia revision), read 2026-09-02, source
  • Beaches Family beach; cabana beach; Serenity Bay (adults) as of 2026-08-04 (Wikipedia revision), read 2026-09-02, source

What to carry off the ship

Your cruise card and a day bag: reef-safe sunscreen, a waterproof phone pouch, water shoes for the beach, and a towel clip. Ship towels are on the island, so leave yours in the cabin.

The walk

The pier lands you on the developed corner; the family beach is a short walk or tram ride. Serenity Bay is the far end for adults only.

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