Castaway Cay Private Cabanas

[cquick]

I also think if they build any more cabanas they should be ramped. There is only one cabana with a ramp. I know disabled people would REALLY make use of the cabanas, because they can enjoy the beach without getting stuck in the sand!

 

[cquick]

i realized i had taken a photo across the cay and had the cabanas in it!

I am just wondering if i numbered these correctly...... (edit i reversed the numbers... But i guess one is not visible?)

wowie kazowie! What a great photo! We were in cabana 14!

 

[cquick]

I have a few questions....are Cabana numbers 1,2,3,4, and 5 really as close together as they seem, or is it the angle of the picture? NO, THEY ARE NOT TOO CLOSE TOGETHER, AND THE TREES AND BUSHES MAKE THEM SEEM VERY SEPARATE

Wouldn't it be nicer if they removed all of the scrub brush in front of the cabanas and had sand going all the way up? OH, NO, YOU WOULDN'T WANT THE SCRUB BRUSH REMOVED, IT IS PLANTED THERE TO MAKE SHADE AND TO KEEP THE SAND FROM BLOWING AWAY.

What's with the green fencing? Do the people in those cabanas have to walk all the way around it to get to the water? THE GREEN FENCING ISN'T REALLY THERE ANYMORE.

I'd be more impressed if they resolved these issues.

The cabanas at Serenity Bay have that same scrub in front of them. Ick. My husband and I sat in loungers up there one time (before the cabanas) and while it had nice shade and was peaceful, it wasn't fun to walk through or around the scrub brush.

I THINK THE BUSHES AND PALM TREES THEY HAVE PLANTED ARE VERY NICE. tHERE'S PLENTY OF SAND!

 

[HappyPeach]

Maybe you should get your MIL to Upgrade you to Concierge

I like how you think!

 

[njkt]

I must admit I wasn't even thinking about renting a cabana until I read this thread. However, now I am seriously considering it.

My family and I (me, my wife, and our two little ones) and going on the three-night 2/24/11 cruise on the Dream. We've never been on a cruise before but I'm getting the sense that because the Dream is so much bigger than the current ships CC may be very crowded. Our three-year-old is an unpredictable napper and I expect she may just conk-out mid-afternoon. Rather than return to the ship it might be nice if we had a private place for her to rest while her older (6 yo) brother can continue to enjoy the beach. From what we've read, Nassau doesn't sound like it has much to offer young children so this may be our only time on shore.

Are the cabanas located near the areas that would appeal to a 6 yo? Since we've never been before I really don't know what he will want to do while we are there.

I'm also wondering what we will need to pay for while we are on CC? I know food and drink are included on the ship but it sounds like this may not be true on the island.

Thanks!

 

[KingRichard]

I must admit I wasn't even thinking about renting a cabana until I read this thread. However, now I am seriously considering it.

My family and I (me, my wife, and our two little ones) and going on the three-night 2/24/11 cruise on the Dream. We've never been on a cruise before but I'm getting the sense that because the Dream is so much bigger than the current ships CC may be very crowded. Our three-year-old is an unpredictable napper and I expect she may just conk-out mid-afternoon. Rather than return to the ship it might be nice if we had a private place for her to rest while her older (6 yo) brother can continue to enjoy the beach. From what we've read, Nassau doesn't sound like it has much to offer young children so this may be our only time on shore.

Are the cabanas located near the areas that would appeal to a 6 yo? Since we've never been before I really don't know what he will want to do while we are there.

I'm also wondering what we will need to pay for while we are on CC? I know food and drink are included on the ship but it sounds like this may not be true on the island.

Thanks!

Welcome.

Please check out the cruise meet.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2346322

 

[outahere]

I must admit I wasn't even thinking about renting a cabana until I read this thread. However, now I am seriously considering it.

My family and I (me, my wife, and our two little ones) and going on the three-night 2/24/11 cruise on the Dream. We've never been on a cruise before but I'm getting the sense that because the Dream is so much bigger than the current ships CC may be very crowded. Our three-year-old is an unpredictable napper and I expect she may just conk-out mid-afternoon. Rather than return to the ship it might be nice if we had a private place for her to rest while her older (6 yo) brother can continue to enjoy the beach. From what we've read, Nassau doesn't sound like it has much to offer young children so this may be our only time on shore.

Are the cabanas located near the areas that would appeal to a 6 yo? Since we've never been before I really don't know what he will want to do while we are there.

The cabanas are located on the opposite end of the beach from the kids area - Scuttles Cove (think 2 - 3 hundred yards away). So if the kids want to go to Scuttles it would be a pretty long walk (although it has been reported here on the DIS that the Concierge team will drive cabana guests to wherever they want to go). The cabanas are near the waterslide - Pelican Plunge, the game room (ping pong, etc.) and Cookies Too (food buffet).

I'm also wondering what we will need to pay for while we are on CC? I know food and drink are included on the ship but it sounds like this may not be true on the island.

The food/drink policy is the same on CC as it is on the ship. The only thing you pay extra for is anything ordered at one of the bars or from the servers who wander the beach selling beverages.

Thanks!

Hope that helps.

 

[Billinaz]

wowie kazowie! What a great photo! We were in cabana 14!

Here is the original photo:

 

[serenitynow]

So on a double dip cruise, which day at Castaway Cay would it be easier for non concierge guests to rent a private cabana? The first stop at CC or the last day at CC?

 

[ededmd]

We got assigned #2 for our March Dream cruise.
Okay? or should we request another?
Any comments / thoughts from those who've been there?

 

[Homemom]

So on a double dip cruise, which day at Castaway Cay would it be easier for non concierge guests to rent a private cabana? The first stop at CC or the last day at CC?

We're going to try to get it our second stop because based on the itinerary we will be on CC for 9 hours vs only 6 on our first stop. I figure if we're paying $500 we'll get more use out of it on the 9 hour day.

 

[cblack]

We are booked for Cabana #3 on the Jan 29 Magic cruise!!!

 

[altiek]

We got assigned #2 for our March Dream cruise.
Okay? or should we request another?
Any comments / thoughts from those who've been there?

Cabana 2 is perfect, IMO. I had #3 two weeks ago and I liked being close to the bathrooms and food, but it's not close enough to get any noise from them. You will be more than happy.

 

[ededmd]

Cabana 2 is perfect, IMO. I had #3 two weeks ago and I liked being close to the bathrooms and food, but it's not close enough to get any noise from them. You will be more than happy.

thanks for the input!

 

[2PrincesseInTow]

I don't know if anyone has posted this.... if they have, sorry for the duplication but,

Serenity Bay Cabanas were $399 and Family Beach Cabanas were $499 on our 5 night NYE cruise on the Magic. That includes 6 guests. You can add additional guests up to 10 for $50 per person.

We didn't get a cabana but I hadn't seen this pricing info on the board before we left.

 

[AverysMommy]

Just called Concierge this morning and booked Cabana #3 for our sailing on 4/17/2011. Cabana includes 6 guests, and they have just upped the max guest per cabana to 10. All guests after the 6th would be $50 each.

10 people in a Cabana? I thought they were pretty small. i Understand that you dont spend the whole day in teh cabana - but could 10 people sit and eat lunch in the cabana?

 

[AverysMommy]

Refills of the punch, water bottles, or cans of soda.

they charge you for refills of drinks?

 

[AverysMommy]

We shared a cabana on the Christmas cruise with another family. Her mom REALLY wanted a cabana. Our friends got to the terminal quite early, and she got the very last cabana. I think the cruise line could build 20 more and they would still get them booked.

so you book them on Saturday morning when you arrive at the Port? not after you get on the ship?

 

[AverysMommy]

We are booked for Cabana #3 on the Jan 29 Magic cruise!!!

Hey Cassie - good for you guys......

I decided not to do it - but now are back considering it.......Decisions Decisions Decisions

 

[cblack]

Hey Cassie - good for you guys......

I decided not to do it - but now are back considering it.......Decisions Decisions Decisions

Yeah, we decided to get one and are sharing with lovedisney50. After reading this thread, couldn't resist!