Anywhere in the ocean you can find sharks! But don't worry about this on Castaway Cay, as you swim in a area that is watched by a lifeguard all the time, No problems should happen, just swim and have fun, Enjoy your vacation!
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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.
'Splash' - Castaway Cay in The BahamasThe 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.
it was actually the Flying Dutchman that once graced the waters of Castaway Cay. Alas, the ship and her crew charted a new course and sailed off to find treasure. But it means that there is an unobstructed view of your Disney Cruise Line ship in all its glory from the Castaway Family Beach.
Gorda Cay had also been used for filming. The beach where Tom Hanks first encounters Daryl Hannah in Splash is on the island, and parts of the film Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl were filmed on the cay as well.
The idyllic island of Monuriki within Fiji's stunning Mamanuca archipelago served as the scenic backdrop for Cast Away. It sits off the coast of Viti Levu, the largest island in Fiji, and became a popular tourist destination after the movie's release.
In the Bahamas, sharks are protected. This has helped maintain a healthy ecosystem while also boosting the economy. The health and diversity of the shark population brings in people from all over the world ? divers, photographers and filmmakers ? benefiting local tour operators, restaurants and hotels.
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!
The drinking age aboard Disney Cruise Line ships and Disney Castaway Cay is 21, with a valid photo I.D. There are some exceptions to this, depending on where the cruise originates and/or ends, and subject to parental/guardian consent.