Can you get on and off the ship at Castaway Cay?

Castaway Cay has its own dock so you can walk on or off the ship anytime. Towels are provided on the dock so all you need is your Key To The World Card and an ID. Don't miss the fabulous photo opp locations right off the ship. Make sure to take your photos early as photographers are only out in the morning .



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What is the procedure for getting on and off the ship while we're in port? A: At most destinations, the ship docks right at the pier so you can disembark via a gangway. At some ports of call, the ship has to anchor offshore and you tender, meaning smaller boats take you from your Disney cruise ship to the dock.

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The starboard side staterooms have the quintessential view of the full Guest side of Castaway Cay that you may have seen in photos on the Disney Cruise Line website or the image I selected for you at the top of this answer!

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'Splash' - Castaway Cay in The Bahamas The movie was filmed in multiple locations, but the famous scene where Madison (Daryl Hannah) meets Allen (Tom Hanks) was filmed along the beach of what's now known as Castaway Cay. The only way to visit this exquisite beach is to hop on a boat from Disney Cruise Line.

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You absolutely do not have to do shore excursions on a cruise. You are free to come and go at will from most cruise ships while they are in ports of call. Shore excursions are simply one means to explore the areas visited by the ship and to participate in available activities off the ship.

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While passengers may leave the vessel to see the U.S. ports, they must return to the vessel before the cruise itinerary ends, i.e. before the vessel returns to Miami, in order for the carrier to avoid a PVSA violation.

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There are lots of additional activities at Castaway Cay for a fee. They can be reserved in advance but many can be booked the day before or on the island.

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If your ship is docked, you'll be able to simply walk off the vessel directly onto dry land via a movable ramp called a gangway. If it's anchored, you'll have to take a tender -- a small boat that ferries passengers ashore in groups.

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Most cruise lines have port agents stationed in the port area to assist if your ship has left without you. In cases when cruisers are late returning to the vessel, the ship's crew will often remove the passengers' essential items -- passports, cell phones and medication -- from the ship to leave with the port agents.

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Guests can go to shore independently but must adhere to COVID-19 protocols. P&O recommends purchasing shore excursions prior to travel to ensure you have the option to explore each city. If for some reason the ship is no longer able to visit a certain port, they will spend another day at another port.

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Taking Your Passport Should you take your passport with you on shore excursions? No, you shouldn't bring your passport, unless your tour requires it. We recommend bringing your driver's license as a form of ID instead. You don't want to risk losing your passport ashore.

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By the 1980s, Gorda Cay was becoming known for it's notorious drug operation. Various newspapers reported that people who once owned parts of the island were no longer welcome, and were being chased away by men with large guns and even larger Dobermans.

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