Castaway Cay Private Cabanas

[princssdisnygina]

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.

When you get on board if they don't have anything available ask to be put on the list for the handicap accessible cabana. If no one uses it then they will open it up to a wait list.

 

[mjaclyn]

Question... I know that the maximum number of people in the cabana is 10, but what does that actually mean? Will they only allow 10 people at a time in your cabana or is that just referring to the amount of towels/waters/snacks/rentals you get? We are traveling in January and may have more than 10 in our party...would the extra people be allowed to come see the cabana or are any more than 10 not even allowed in the area?

Also, do you have to pay for your cabana when you book it? Are you allowed to use an OBC towards the price? Thanks!

 

[princssdisnygina]

Question... I know that the maximum number of people in the cabana is 10, but what does that actually mean? Will they only allow 10 people at a time in your cabana or is that just referring to the amount of towels/waters/snacks/rentals you get? We are traveling in January and may have more than 10 in our party...would the extra people be allowed to come see the cabana or are any more than 10 not even allowed in the area?

Also, do you have to pay for your cabana when you book it? Are you allowed to use an OBC towards the price? Thanks!

The Max number of people allowed IN the cabana is 10. Since it is a private area you have to have a wristband to get into it so if you are asking if visitors can come in.... no. You are allowed 10 people so if you need more than that you will have to get a second cabana. AND you do have to notify them how many people you will have because its $50 extra a person over 6 people so you have to give them the number to get the wristbands.

No, you don't have to pay for it upfront. It goes on your ship account so technically your onboard credit will go towards it.

 

[jaurban]

When you get on board if they don't have anything available ask to be put on the list for the handicap accessible cabana. If no one uses it then they will open it up to a wait list.

Oh my goodness, what a great tip. I won't count on that of course, but it makes sense as I did not see all the cabana numbers listed online - some were skipped.

 

[princssdisnygina]

Oh my goodness, what a great tip. I won't count on that of course, but it makes sense as I did not see all the cabana numbers listed online - some were skipped.

Yea. They will not release the handicap cabana until the day before I believe so if you are the first on the list you have a 50/50 shot!

 

[ajstaud]

I'm so excited last night we were able to book cabana #5!!! It does show as confirmed on our trip plans, however this morning when I went back onto the excursion reservation page it still shows cabana #5 available? Little scared that we might not get it, so I called DCL there showing in their system that we have it! I hope nothing goes wrong!! Has anyone else seen this? How long does it take for DCL to update their website?

 

[Brandis]

It only shows available to you, because you booked it. It won't show up for anyone else.

 

[Disneynut64]

I'm so excited last night we were able to book cabana #5!!! It does show as confirmed on our trip plans, however this morning when I went back onto the excursion reservation page it still shows cabana #5 available? Little scared that we might not get it, so I called DCL there showing in their system that we have it! I hope nothing goes wrong!! Has anyone else seen this? How long does it take for DCL to update their website?

yes I think it shows up like that for the people that have booked it but comes up unavailable for people who want to book it. Same thing happens when i sign into my reservation and look at the cabana rentals.

 

[Kim&Chris]

I'm so excited last night we were able to book cabana #5!!! It does show as confirmed on our trip plans, however this morning when I went back onto the excursion reservation page it still shows cabana #5 available? Little scared that we might not get it, so I called DCL there showing in their system that we have it! I hope nothing goes wrong!! Has anyone else seen this? How long does it take for DCL to update their website?

Just starting to do some research on these...and I want one

What "strategy" did you use to get one? Should I go online at midnight and see if I can snag one?

 

[pittcrew]

We just got off the Dream and somewhere I saw prices for the cabanas. They will be $399/day for up to 6 people. Additional people are $50 each.

 

[princssdisnygina]

We just got off the Dream and somewhere I saw prices for the cabanas. They will be $399/day for up to 6 people. Additional people are $50 each.

That is for the Adult beach cabanas. The ones on the family beach are $499.

 

[Dizzyworld]

What "strategy" did you use to get one? Should I go online at midnight and see if I can snag one?

Yes, be online at midnight.
I am surprised how fast they go. If you don't get one, keep checking back until you sail.

 

[Kim&Chris]

Yes, be online at midnight.
I am surprised how fast they go. If you don't get one, keep checking back until you sail.

THANK YOU!!!

 

[VAgal76]

Hope someone can help out on my questions.

* Do all the cabanas have an electrical outlet or just handicapped accessible? Looking to plug in my ipod docking speakers. Standard outlet needed.
* Does anyone have details (type & price) on alcohol packages handy?

TIA

 

[KristiMc]

Hope someone can help out on my questions.

* Do all the cabanas have an electrical outlet or just handicapped accessible? Looking to plug in my ipod docking speakers. Standard outlet needed.
* Does anyone have details (type & price) on alcohol packages handy?

TIA

Yes, they all have an electrical outlet. Sorry - I don't remember the details of the alcohol packages.

 

[VAgal76]

Yes, they all have an electrical outlet. Sorry - I don't remember the details of the alcohol packages.

That helps a lot. Thanks a bunch!

 

[princssdisnygina]

* Does anyone have details (type & price) on alcohol packages handy?
TIA

What alcohol packages? With the cabana? I have never heard of such a thing?

 

[pjpoohbear]

I am also interested in what the "add-on" packages are and the pricing.

27/30/34 days till possible cabana booking windows, fingers crossed for one on at least 1 of our upcoming cruises.

Pj

 

[poohj80]

What alcohol packages? With the cabana? I have never heard of such a thing?

There were no acohol packages in the cabana, just the same menu as at the bars.

 

[Sunny37]

There were no acohol packages in the cabana, just the same menu as at the bars.

Yeah, we had one on June 8th on Serenity Bay and DH ordered a bucket of beer. The cabana host picked it up and brought it to us...ahhh I wish I were back in that cabana......