Castaway Cay Private Cabanas

[dgundry]

Just lucked out and got the last cabana available for a 2/2/12 cruise available at 75 days out! (At least as far as online availability goes.)

We are going to be in Cabana #20 on Serenity Bay and I will be sure to post pictures and a report to this thread along with any tips I find about other cabanas.

 

[CarolAnnC]

A friend of mine was on the Dream in October and her opinion was that if you were going to Serenity Bay, the cabanas weren't as necessary as if you were on the family beach. I'd love to hear opinions of people that used the cabanas on Serenity Bay.

My husband and I rented one on the DVC Member Cruise this year and we we thrilled with it. We took it on the first Castaway Cay day which was perfect, just a few tiny showers at one point. The second CC day had some downpours so I don't know how those folks panned out with their cabanas.

The beach and buffet at Serenity Bay were both crowded due to the sold out cruise I am sure. Our steward drove us over and we filled our plates to drive back. He even offered to grab us drinks at the bar, which was above and beyond IMHO.

The beach was crowded there, so having our own little quiet haven was perfect. We took advantage of the floats and tubes and our hammock as well. The snacks and beverages were convenient and great. We will definitely plan for this again some time, if possible.

Oh, and towards the end of the day while DH and I were sitting inside near the back door, two people took it upon themselves to "tour" the area. All of a sudden we heard footsteps and there appeared a middle aged man and woman who looked like deer in the headlights. The stammered something about "touring" what they thought was an empty cabana and ran off. I saw them entering one two over from us so I informed the CM who picked us up to bring us back to the shopping and tram later. He stated emphatically that is absolutely not allowed and he was going to investigate (after we pointed them out on the way). No squatters allowed, lol.

 

[princssdisnygina]

A friend of mine was on the Dream in October and her opinion was that if you were going to Serenity Bay, the cabanas weren't as necessary as if you were on the family beach. I'd love to hear opinions of people that used the cabanas on Serenity Bay.

We have had a cabana twice now on Serenity Bay and loved it! We will definitely be doing it again! No, the beach isn't as crowded but it is nice to have a private area of your own with sodas and snacks as well as towels, nice loungers, a safe and a personal concierge! The two Attendants we had went above and beyond to help us and make us have a great day! Of course he drove us anywhere and he got us drinks from the bar. To us, it was well worth the money. Not to mention the floaties and the hammock!

Just lucked out and got the last cabana available for a 2/2/12 cruise available at 75 days out! (At least as far as online availability goes.)

We are going to be in Cabana #20 on Serenity Bay and I will be sure to post pictures and a report to this thread along with any tips I find about other cabanas.

I just had Cabana #20 in September! There is one more cabana that doesn't open up until being onboard.

 

[justmestace]

We have had a cabana twice now on Serenity Bay and loved it! We will definitely be doing it again! No, the beach isn't as crowded but it is nice to have a private area of your own with sodas and snacks as well as towels, nice loungers, a safe and a personal concierge! The two Attendants we had went above and beyond to help us and make us have a great day! Of course he drove us anywhere and he got us drinks from the bar. To us, it was well worth the money. Not to mention the floaties and the hammock!



I just had Cabana #20 in September! There is one more cabana that doesn't open up until being onboard.

Can you remind me again of the cost, and how many people are allowed? Thanks!

 

[ppiew]

I know it is $100 less than those at the family beach. Not sure of how many though.
The benefit (to me anyway) to the SB cabanas is that IF you get a rainshower you have a neat spot to escape into!!! So many people head for the ship while those in the cabanas ride out the rain and then are back on the beach enjoying the sun. Personally I saw that adults at SB used their cabana more than the people at the FB because parents there were down at the waterfront with the toddlers while the cabana remained empty.

 

[Kim&Chris]

Hi Everyone,

Just a quick note...today is my first day back after our 11/17 3-night cruise. We were fortunate enough to snag Cabana #4 for our trip, and I just wanted to tell you that it was worth EVERY PENNY, in my opinion. The cabanas are beautiful and comfortable. We had a very short walk to Cookies Too and the bathrooms. The beach was beautiful and, at times, we were the only ones in the water. We had eight people, so we paid $599. Yes, that's a lot of money, but not too horrible if you can share the expense with other folks.

It was WONDERFUL!!

 

[andersonfamily]

Can you remind me again of the cost, and how many people are allowed? Thanks!

499 for family beach
399 for adult beach

Up to 6 people and $50 per additional up to eight I believe.

 

[stingfancb]

so confused..... I booked Cabana #19 for our Feb cruise - when I go back in to look at other choices, Cabana #19 is still there to choose from. If I go into my cruise plans - it shows up in my itinerary.

 

[ThePhantomsGirl]

so confused..... I booked Cabana #19 for our Feb cruise - when I go back in to look at other choices, Cabana #19 is still there to choose from. If I go into my cruise plans - it shows up in my itinerary.

It will only show for YOU. I had the same thing happen when my friend and I reserved a cabana for our February cruise. I went in and saw it still on the list and I was afraid there was a mistake. The CM explained to me that is because you can make changes to it - such as cancel it if you need to.

So, no worry - you have your cabana reserved!

 

[stingfancb]

Ohhhhh.... Makes sense. Thanks.

 

[ibouncetoo]

499 for family beach
399 for adult beach

Up to 6 people and $50 per additional up to eight I believe.

You can have up to TEN people.

.

 

[Kellygain8704]

We have scheduled a July 2010 cruise on the Wonder. Will the private cabanas be available at that time? Do these cabanas need to be reserved in advanced? Is there any additional costs?

Hoping hoping hoping for one on our February 2012 visit but no holding my breath! Can't book until 75 days out!

 

[wink13]

Hoping hoping hoping for one on our February 2012 visit but no holding my breath! Can't book until 75 days out!

Good luck at 75 days.

I booked our Feb 11th day at CC and there were still 4 left at the 80 day mark.

 

[Annette_VA]

I just booked cabana #4 for our Jan 22 Dream cruise . I was so excited to see one available, I wasn't thinking clearly when I booked it and only booked it for me. I tried going back and adding my husband and sons (so I'll get wristbands for them), but it says there's no availability. I guess it's thinking I'm trying to book an already booked cabana, even though I clicked on Modify for my existing booking.

I'm probably just going to wait until we're on board to try to add them, but where would I go to do so? Guest Services? Excursions? Or would I be better off calling DCL?

 

[FJS961]

I just booked cabana #4 for our Jan 22 Dream cruise . I was so excited to see one available, I wasn't thinking clearly when I booked it and only booked it for me. I tried going back and adding my husband and sons (so I'll get wristbands for them), but it says there's no availability. I guess it's thinking I'm trying to book an already booked cabana, even though I clicked on Modify for my existing booking.

I'm probably just going to wait until we're on board to try to add them, but where would I go to do so? Guest Services? Excursions? Or would I be better off calling DCL?

The important thing is that you have it booked! Adding the rest of your cabin can be done anytime, no worries

 

[HappyPeach]

I just booked cabana #4 for our Jan 22 Dream cruise . I was so excited to see one available, I wasn't thinking clearly when I booked it and only booked it for me. I tried going back and adding my husband and sons (so I'll get wristbands for them), but it says there's no availability. I guess it's thinking I'm trying to book an already booked cabana, even though I clicked on Modify for my existing booking.

I'm probably just going to wait until we're on board to try to add them, but where would I go to do so? Guest Services? Excursions? Or would I be better off calling DCL?

Don't worry about it. It's booked to you so that they can charge it to you. You are entitled to 6 wristbands with the reservation (and can add 4 more people at $50 each.) You can relax.

 

[DVC Jen]

does anyone know if it is easier or harder (or the same) to get a cabana on SB as opposed to the family beach?

Really hoping we can get one for our cruise in May

 

[Brandis]

While there are 16 cabanas on the family beach and only 4 at Serenity Bay, both on our last cruise in Sept. and the next in March, there was 1 cabana left available for me on SB at the 90 day mark, also, on my 2previous visits to CC, SB was pretty empty anyways. I guess most adult guests on DCL travel with kids so they rather stay at the family beach.

 

[DVC Jen]

Thanks Brandis

Both of our DD whom will be traveling with us are over 18 so we plan on hanging out at SB - hoping for a cabana.

 

[gometros]

While there are 16 cabanas on the family beach and only 4 at Serenity Bay, both on our last cruise in Sept. and the next in March, there was 1 cabana left available for me on SB at the 90 day mark, also, on my 2previous visits to CC, SB was pretty empty anyways. I guess most adult guests on DCL travel with kids so they rather stay at the family beach.

You'd be surprised at how many adults travel on DCL without kids.