Hi all. Brand new to posting, but long-time lurker. I have a question about Castaway Cay.... is the island protected by a shark net or anything of that nature? Sorry, I know it's a goofy question, but I have a cripping phobia of sharks I'm contemplating booking a cruise and want to know how safely I may frolic in the water there. Thanks for any input and thank you in advance for not mocking me too much.
HNW999 said:Can you bring your own mask and snorkel? Do they charge for the life vest if you bring your own stuff?
Wow great thread! I wonder if there are certain times of the year that you see more wildlife. Some refer to the non protected beach as the adult beach. Are children allowed? My teen son would love to check it out!
Anyone know what kind of starfish can be found?
Yes, you can bring your own equipment, but you are required to wear a snorkeling vest. They are free and readily available all over.
As much as the thoughts of barracuda, sharks and stingrays freak me out I still can't wait! I've never seen water that clear! Here on the coast of GA you can't see 6 inches through the water! I also figure that you never hear of bad stuff happening and with all the tourist every year that is pretty good!
I am bummed out that we will miss SB since my DS will be with us. Oh well maybe next time.
No snorkel vests at Serenity Bay (adult beach), and no snorkel rental there either. You can snorkel using your own gear or bring over gear that you've rented, but if you want a vest you need to bring it over from one of the family beaches. I wish I'd have known this last Sept, so hopefully it helps someone else!
Does that mean you don't have to wear the DCL supplied vests there, or just that they don't have them there and you need to bring them?
Barracudas do like shiny things. Once when I was a young teen we were swimming in the Keys some small barracudas started trying to nibble at my toes. I had some sort of shiny polish like mother of pearl or silver on my toenails. My mother thought it was hilarious.
Note to self, no shiny polish for my trip to Mexico next week. Or on any other water based vacation.