Disney's Castaway Cay, or simply Castaway Cay (/'ki?/), is a private island in the Bahamas which serves as an exclusive port for the Disney Cruise Line ships.
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To accommodate the associated passenger influx, in May 2019 Disney purchased a second major property in the Bahamas, Lighthouse Point, to be a supplement to its current private islandCastaway Cay. Disney recently announced that Lighthouse Point will be opening to cruise guests during the summer of 2024.
Much like other private islands including Perfect Day at CocoCay, Great Stirrup Cay, and Half Moon Cay, Castaway Cay is only available to Disney Cruise Line guests. Unfortunately, you can not get to Disney's Castaway Cay without a cruise. You also can not stay overnight on Castaway Cay.
Castaway Cay Airport – MYAGCastaway Cay Airport (ICAO: MYAG) is a private use airport located in Castaway Cay, the Bahamas. Castaway Cay is a private island in the Bahamas which is an exclusive port for the Disney Cruise Line.
The island is still largely undeveloped as only 55 of the 1,000 acres (4.0 km2) are being used. Castaway Cay has approximately 140 Disney Cruise Line permanent residents who keep the island running daily.
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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For certain sailings, you also get access to Disney's private island, Castaway Cay. But soon, Disney Cruise Line will introduce its SECOND private island, Lighthouse Point — and we've got a first look at it!
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.
The ship will not leave you behind, and unless you're hiding in some bushes, you couldn't get accidentally left behind if you want since Crew Members “sweep” the island to clear it of guests. Stay until the last 15 minutes to enjoy Castaway Cay almost all to yourselves!
Disney Castaway Cay - You can't swim with dolphins here, but you can have an encounter with sting rays! San Juan, Puerto Rico - Go for a horseback ride or take a zipline tour!
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.