Disney Cruise Line - Castaway Cay
Disney's official port guide describes the private-island pier, beaches, tram, and activities.
Cruise planning
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Schedule note
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At a glance
Port profile
Country, code, and on-shore essentials.
Country
Bahamas
Port code
BSCAS
Coordinates
26.094, -77.533
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Your port day at a glance
Plan your time ashore in Castaway Cay
Disney Castaway Cay is a private-island call where beaches, dining, and activities operate as an integrated ship-managed destination.
Before going ashore
Before going ashore, confirm the berth or tender point, local time, all-aboard deadline, and the meeting location for any independently booked transport or tour.
Arrival
Usually docks
Town access
Walkable
Can you explore independently?
Walk or use the island tram between the arrival area, family beaches, and activity zones; there is no independent town visit. Family beaches, Serenity Bay, snorkeling, cycling, and ship-operated water activities are the main options.
VoyagePro planning verdict
This port works best when you confirm the exact arrival point, choose one coherent plan, and protect the return to the ship with a comfortable time buffer.
Best for
- •Travelers who confirm the exact arrival point
- •A focused local plan
- •One well-timed longer outing
Needs extra planning when
- •Your transfer or pickup point has not been confirmed
- •Your itinerary depends on several tightly timed stops
- •Your plan assumes every attraction can be reached on foot
Source summary1 source
This section draws on information from Disney Cruise Line - Castaway Cay.
Step off the ship with a plan
Arrival, terminals and getting into town
Confirm the actual berth first—local access can change substantially between terminals.
Where your ship arrives
Disney ships normally berth alongside at Castaway Cay's dedicated pier.
Getting into town
Walk or use the island tram between the arrival area, family beaches, and activity zones; there is no independent town visit.
Port shuttle
Use the complimentary island tram and follow the ship's posted activity and return times.
Taxi and local transport
Use the complimentary island tram and follow the ship's posted activity and return times.
Airport and hotel transfers
Airport transfers are separate from a port-day visit; confirm the current route and timing with the airline, airport, and ship.
Source summary1 source
This section draws on information from Disney Cruise Line - Castaway Cay.
What official and local sources say
Local details from reviewed sources
A concise summary of useful details found in port, municipal, transport, terminal, and tourism material.
Source summary1 source
This section draws on information from Disney Cruise Line - Castaway Cay.
Build a realistic day
Choose a plan by time in port
Start with the usable time you have ashore, then leave a comfortable return margin.
Quick call
2–3 hours
Keep the day close to the port and choose one or two reliable nearby stops.
Half day
4–6 hours
Family beaches, Serenity Bay, snorkeling, cycling, and ship-operated water activities are the main options. Walk or use the island tram between the arrival area, family beaches, and activity zones; there is no independent town visit.
Long call
7+ hours
Family beaches, Serenity Bay, snorkeling, cycling, and ship-operated water activities are the main options. Keep the ship's all-aboard time as a hard deadline and allow extra time for weather, traffic, queues, security, or tender operations.
Source summary1 source
This section draws on information from Disney Cruise Line - Castaway Cay.
Plan for comfort
Accessibility and mobility
Mobility overview
Ask onboard about beach wheelchairs, tram boarding, and accessible routes; sand and water activities remain limiting.
Source summary1 source
This section draws on information from Disney Cruise Line - Castaway Cay.
Avoid the rushed version of this port
Common planning mistakes
1
Not checking the arrival point
2
Assuming everything is walkable
3
Leaving no return margin
Keep the ship's all-aboard time as a hard deadline and allow extra time for weather, traffic, queues, security, or tender operations.
Source summary1 source
This section draws on information from Disney Cruise Line - Castaway Cay.
Answers from reviewed guide sources
Castaway Cay port questions
These answers use the reviewed operational fields above; check the linked source when a detail affects a booking or transfer.
Will the ship dock or tender?
Disney ships normally berth alongside at Castaway Cay's dedicated pier.
How do I get from the ship into town?
Walk or use the island tram between the arrival area, family beaches, and activity zones; there is no independent town visit.
Should I plan a shuttle, taxi, or transfer?
Use the complimentary island tram and follow the ship's posted activity and return times.
Can I explore independently?
Walk or use the island tram between the arrival area, family beaches, and activity zones; there is no independent town visit. Family beaches, Serenity Bay, snorkeling, cycling, and ship-operated water activities are the main options.
What should I know about airport or hotel transfers?
Airport transfers are separate from a port-day visit; confirm the current route and timing with the airline, airport, and ship.
Source summary1 source
This section draws on information from Disney Cruise Line - Castaway Cay.
Guide review and sources
Operational details can change by berth, weather, and ship call. Confirm important arrangements before travel.
Reviewed Jul 17, 2026
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Build a route you can actually use
Practical places around Castaway Cay
Choose a few places that fit your time ashore, then check access and transport before setting out.
Transport starting point
Walk or use the island tram between the arrival area, family beaches, and activity zones; there is no independent town visit.
Arrival location reference
Castaway Cay cruise destination reference· Cruise destination area
Beach
Family beaches
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Castaway Cay.
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A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Castaway Cay. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
Use the official visitor information for directions. No sufficiently reliable geotagged match was found, so this place is intentionally not pinned.
No verified map pinPlace information
Coastal landmark
Serenity Bay
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Castaway Cay.
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A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Castaway Cay. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
This is near the destination reference, but the practical walking route still depends on the assigned berth or tender landing.
Near the destination reference; confirm the walking route
Local landmark
cycling
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Castaway Cay.
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A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Castaway Cay. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
Use the official visitor information for directions. No sufficiently reliable geotagged match was found, so this place is intentionally not pinned.
No verified map pinPlace information
Source summary2 sources
Reviewed 2026-07-25. Location placement, transport, and attraction information retain separate sources so each can be checked and updated independently.
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Arrival
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Departure
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Scheduled window
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1 ship that day
Up to 3,000 passenger capacity
Return checkpoint unavailable
A departure time has not been published for this ship. Confirm the official all-aboard time onboard before making plans ashore.
Guide match for this window
Confirm your ship's times, then choose one coherent local plan with a comfortable return margin.
Schedule source summary
Dates, ships, and times come from the currently published cruise-call records. Schedules can change, and passenger totals represent available ship-capacity data rather than a forecast of people going ashore.
Destination guide
About Castaway Cay
Disney Castaway Cay, our private island, is reserved exclusively for Disney Cruise Line Guests on Bahamian and Caribbean cruises.
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Explore ashore
Shore excursions in Castaway Cay
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