Castaway Cay Private Cabanas

[ESN]

For those who have had cabanas - -

How long did you actually get to stay in it?

The ashore/aboard times are listed as 8:30 and 5pm - but I realize those are subject to change.

We plan to go ashore asap to maximize our time - but wondering about the end of the day - Do they give you any kind of cut off time?


What was the latest you were able to stay in the cabana before you were , ahem, escorted out? 4pm? 4:30?

Thanks!

 

[lucyem]

http://travel.southpol.ca/2011/04/living-disney-dream-castaway-cay.html

Thanks for posting this! Great info we had not seen elsewhere, not only for the cabanas but concierge as well.

 

[danjulia]

For those who have had cabanas - -

How long did you actually get to stay in it?

The ashore/aboard times are listed as 8:30 and 5pm - but I realize those are subject to change.

We plan to go ashore asap to maximize our time - but wondering about the end of the day - Do they give you any kind of cut off time?


What was the latest you were able to stay in the cabana before you were , ahem, escorted out? 4pm? 4:30?

Thanks!

We were in cabana 11 in April and stayed as LONG as we possibly could. They definitely started cleaning up around 4 - taking used towels (we had 10 in our cabana and some had made their way back to the ship), trash, etc. Nobody specifically told us to leave though.

My son & I walked back to the ship (husband and daughter took the tram) - I think we were among the last dozen people left on the island. Very surreal & peaceful. It was a perfect day and I would spend the $$$ again in a heartbeat!

 

[poohj80]

For those who have had cabanas - -

How long did you actually get to stay in it?

The ashore/aboard times are listed as 8:30 and 5pm - but I realize those are subject to change.

We plan to go ashore asap to maximize our time - but wondering about the end of the day - Do they give you any kind of cut off time?


What was the latest you were able to stay in the cabana before you were , ahem, escorted out? 4pm? 4:30?

Thanks!

Since the Navigator said we could get off the ship around 8:30, we headed down to Deck 1 about 8:25 and were surprised not to find a line at all and people were being let off the ship already. After we were off and headed to take our photo by the back of the ship, we heard the announcement that the ship had been cleared.

We had all fallen asleep in the hammock and loungers in the afternoon. Around 4:15, the concierge knocked on the door to wake us all up and tell us the shuttle (golf cart) would be by in about 15 minutes to take us to the tram stop. We packed up, took a few more pictures (of a very empty beach), then walked to the tram stop around 4:35 since the shuttle had not arrived yet. We did see the shuttle carrying folks all the way back to the ship aorund 4:45.

 

[Disneynut64]

We ahve Cabana #8 for an upcoming september cruise, Had available 9 11 and 12 any one recommended more than another one. Thanks Cindy

 

[poohj80]

We ahve Cabana #8 for an upcoming september cruise, Had available 9 11 and 12 any one recommended more than another one. Thanks Cindy

The lower the number the closer you are to everything so I would have picked 8 as well.

 

[Disneynut64]

Thanks for info.

 

[DonDon]

Are bike rentals and snorkal equipment still included in the rental price? Is it 1 set of rental per cabana or up to the number of guests in the cabana? Thanks!

 

[poohj80]

Are bike rentals and snorkal equipment still included in the rental price? Is it 1 set of rental per cabana or up to the number of guests in the cabana? Thanks!

Yes they are and it is one of each per person.

 

[DonDon]

Yes they are and it is one of each per person.

Thanks. Now I can go and convince DW that the rental is really not $499, it's $499 minus the rental prices of the bike and other item

 

[poohj80]

Thanks. Now I can go and convince DW that the rental is really not $499, it's $499 minus the rental prices of the bike and other item

Make sure she's really interested in renting those items before you try that rationalization.

 

[thedisneydiva]

I just had cabana #10 on both CC days of the May 29 Dream cruise and they told us they would not be able to provide service to us past 4:00 but we had until 4:30 to enjoy the cabana.

I thought renting the cabana was totally worth it, even though we didn't use the bike rentals and we only used the snorkel gear one day of the two. The nicest part about it is having your own private beach. On the part of the beach reserved for cabana guests I ddid not see more than a total of 10 people at any time! I looked over on the other side of the rope and it was packed with people!

One negative thing however, is there are no photographers there on the reserved part of the beach. I always look forward to getting great shots of my kids on the beach, but I had to take them all myself this time.

 

[poohj80]

One negative thing however, is there are no photographers there on the reserved part of the beach. I always look forward to getting great shots of my kids on the beach, but I had to take them all myself this time.

True, but we also found some character greetings we weren't expecting (and by the lack of lines, neither was anyone else) including Captain Jack at the Tram stop looking VERY bored!

 

[TLSnell1981]

That's what we are doing! We had a cabana for our cruise in December and loved it. We decided then that we definitely needed a cabana for our cruise in August.

Okay, that's what I thought...

 

[fantasy2012]

Yes. Thanks for all of the great info.

 

[Disneynut64]

Was looking at pictures. Is there only a double recliner chair? If there are more people is there room for more chairs?

 

[princssdisnygina]

Was looking at pictures. Is there only a double recliner chair? If there are more people is there room for more chairs?

Recliner? You must be talking about the two large lounge chairs on the front porch?

Here is the seating:

Two large loungers
Two Chairs on the front porch
A full size couch
Two chairs inside
A bench against the wall that can be used for seating as well
And of course the hammock outsite the cabana

All in all there is definitely enough room for 10 people so you won't need any other chairs.

Here are some pics:

 

[jaurban]

as it never occurred to me to book this for my family due to the price. But, now I see how nice they look, and there is a dedicated hammock for my DH and shade and drink service, I want one....

 

[princssdisnygina]

as it never occurred to me to book this for my family due to the price. But, now I see how nice they look, and there is a dedicated hammock for my DH and shade and drink service, I want one....

When are you going? You may still be able to get one?
We LOVED it and I just booked another one for my cruise in September!

 

[jaurban]

Sadly no. We go on June 21 and I have looked online every day. All booked. I will ask onboard but can't imagine they will open up.