Castaway Cay Private Cabanas

[Wendy&Grumpy]

And don't leave it in the cabana... we always just give it to him when we leave for the day.

Ut oh. Why don't leave the tip in the cabana? When we left our first cabana (on the family beach) our kids wrote out "Thank U" with towels on the couch and we left the tip with it. Are you saying our cabana boy may not have gotten it?

 

[cjnix29]

Ut oh. Why don't leave the tip in the cabana? When we left our first cabana (on the family beach) our kids wrote out "Thank U" with towels on the couch and we left the tip with it. Are you saying our cabana boy may not have gotten it?

oh...you said "Cabana Boy"...I want one of those! Someone please cancel on my cruise!!!

 

[princssdisnygina]

Ut oh. Why don't leave the tip in the cabana? When we left our first cabana (on the family beach) our kids wrote out "Thank U" with towels on the couch and we left the tip with it. Are you saying our cabana boy may not have gotten it?

Well with the breeze and things being cleaned up quickly I just don't trust that it got in his hand. Giving it directly to them assures they got it.

 

[sweetpee_1993]

You are actually on Serenity Bay so you would have to take the tram over to SB and there is a check-in right there as you get off the tram. They will deliver wristbands to your room the night before so you will be set to go!

There is a call button in the cabana but there wasn't a drink menu. However, the concierge had a bar server come to our cabana with a menu, took our orders and came back with our drinks.

The cabanas are not far at all from the restrooms or Cookies. You can always have the golf cart come and get you but honestly, it would be quicker to walk!

We always pay cash because we never had the option to present our KTTW to the concierge for anything since the cabana is charged to the room. And don't leave it in the cabana... we always just give it to him when we leave for the day.

Thank you!!! So we wear our wristbands then proceed to SB via the trams (switch to the smaller tram @ the Pelican Point stop). Once we make it to SB we "sign-in" at the little spot right there that has the bicycles, right?

Ut oh. Why don't leave the tip in the cabana? When we left our first cabana (on the family beach) our kids wrote out "Thank U" with towels on the couch and we left the tip with it. Are you saying our cabana boy may not have gotten it?

I like the "thank u" in towels! That's adorable!

Well with the breeze and things being cleaned up quickly I just don't trust that it got in his hand. Giving it directly to them assures they got it.

I'll bring a pre-written thank you card to put the $$ in and hand it off in person. Good thinking! I do like to be prepared!

 

[kathi]

When we had a cabana on our cruise last November, we were staying in concierge. Our cabana host was also our concierge host, so we just added the cabana tip to what we were giving her for concierge and she got it on the last day.

Something to consider if you are staying concierge and have the same host.

 

[Wendy&Grumpy]

Well with the breeze and things being cleaned up quickly I just don't trust that it got in his hand. Giving it directly to them assures they got it.

Ohhhh, got it! The kids put the tip on a plate with I think a soda sitting on it, cuz it was windy that day! Hopefully he did get it!

 

[princssdisnygina]

Thank you!!! So we wear our wristbands then proceed to SB via the trams (switch to the smaller tram @ the Pelican Point stop). Once we make it to SB we "sign-in" at the little spot right there that has the bicycles, right?

Yes to both!

 

[MouseGrandma]

What is a suggested tip on SB cabana to your cabin if you are two people and are driven to get lunch maybe and otherwise tip the drink host separately when he/she delivers drinks?

 

[princssdisnygina]

What is a suggested tip on SB cabana to your cabin if you are two people and are driven to get lunch maybe and otherwise tip the drink host separately when he/she delivers drinks?

Not sure what you are asking here? We tipped our concierge $40 for the day and there was just two of us. I think this is completely up to you.

And yes... we tipped the bar server separately.

 

[dizzi]

Maybe you want to wait on deciding how muc to tip as to how good the service is?

We ended up ordering one drink as it took a hour and half to get back to us.

I did not feel compelled to leave a tip

 

[Bear3412]

When we had a cabana on our cruise last November, we were staying in concierge. Our cabana host was also our concierge host, so we just added the cabana tip to what we were giving her for concierge and she got it on the last day.

Something to consider if you are staying concierge and have the same host.

Could you expand on this please. My understanding on Dream class ships is you have 3 concierge on board helping everyone. When you tip "the concierge" you are tipping all of them/they pool tips, is this correct.
Point being if you had PJ for instance as a cabana host and you tipped more on board in pool then he gets less $.
Point is if you have great service from cabana host shouldn't you tip directly, so that individual could keep the whole tip? Or do they pool the tips for cabana service also, just like on board?

Does that make sense? Recap;

Pool tips on board?
Pool tips on CC?
Tip direct, CC host keeps more?

TIA

 

[kathi]

Yes makes sense for Dream class ship. We were on the Magic. So only one concierge host for our cabin. Good to point out the differences for Magic/Wonder vs. Dream/Fantasy.

Could you expand on this please. My understanding on Dream class ships is you have 3 concierge on board helping everyone. When you tip "the concierge" you are tipping all of them/they pool tips, is this correct.
Point being if you had PJ for instance as a cabana host and you tipped more on board in pool then he gets less $.
Point is if you have great service from cabana host shouldn't you tip directly, so that individual could keep the whole tip? Or do they pool the tips for cabana service also, just like on board?

Does that make sense? Recap;

Pool tips on board?
Pool tips on CC?
Tip direct, CC host keeps more?

TIA

 

[TLSnell1981]

We had a cabana.. both days of our double dip. We had two cabana hosts (shared service) The third member of the team provided, more service in the lounge. I was told, concierge tips are pooled. So, I tipped once (and hope this was okay). They were all great!

 

[Bear3412]

.... I tipped once (and hope this was okay)......

I sure it was OK, especially if they do pool all tips on board and at CC, because it wouldn't matter either way.
Thanks for the reply.

 

[GBBTomorrow]

...is it worth it?

 

[Chim]

If you have the means, yes. We had it both days of stops and well worth it, especially if you have 4 or more people, or little kids. Or like to nap like me.

It is pricey, but also think about the perks. Private beach area. The little cottage to relax in out of sun. You have your own showering area to rinse of sand. Hammock to nap in. Stocked fridge with sodas and Evian included (which they try to sell you as you leave the boat). Also snorkel gear. That might not seem like much, but at $25 bucks a person to rent, it adds up. Plus 1 hr bike rental.

And how could I forget your own personal call button to have someone bring you fruity cocktails

For our next cruise I will be up again at midnight on port excursion booking day to snag one again.

 

[BensDaddy]

If you have the means, yes. We had it both days of stops and well worth it, especially if you have 4 or more people, or little kids. Or like to nap like me.

It is pricey, but also think about the perks. Private beach area. The little cottage to relax in out of sun. You have your own showering area to rinse of sand. Hammock to nap in. Stocked fridge with sodas and Evian included (which they try to sell you as you leave the boat). Also snorkel gear. That might not seem like much, but at $25 bucks a person to rent, it adds up. Plus 1 hr bike rental.

And how could I forget your own personal call button to have someone bring you fruity cocktails

For our next cruise I will be up again at midnight on port excursion booking day to snag one again.

Hard to argue with that... You should write the travel brochure!

 

[rosermama]

If you have the means, yes. We had it both days of stops and well worth it, especially if you have 4 or more people, or little kids. Or like to nap like me.

It is pricey, but also think about the perks. Private beach area. The little cottage to relax in out of sun. You have your own showering area to rinse of sand. Hammock to nap in. Stocked fridge with sodas and Evian included (which they try to sell you as you leave the boat). Also snorkel gear. That might not seem like much, but at $25 bucks a person to rent, it adds up. Plus 1 hr bike rental.

And how could I forget your own personal call button to have someone bring you fruity cocktails

For our next cruise I will be up again at midnight on port excursion booking day to snag one again.

Dont you get the floats also? Thats $6 a piece that adds up

Great place if you have an elder or a little kid with you who needs a break from the sun

 

[Bear3412]

Dont you get the floats also?

YES. Float mats and tubes.

 

[TLSnell1981]

...is it worth it?

IMO YES