Castaway Cay Private Cabanas

[Brandis]

Hard to say. I'm also Gold and on both Dream cruises I was able to get the last Cabana available first thing right at midnight on Day 90. First time Cabana 20 on SB, for March Cabana 19, also on Serenity Bay.

 

[Trekker]

I just watched the video from the link above & saw that the cooler is stocked with regular Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, etc. Has anyone had any luck getting drinks switched out? We'd only drink Diet Coke & water. I'd love to be able to have our fridge stocked w/ just those. Think it's possible?

We just had cabana #1 on 1/13 and the cabana host brought whatever we wanted. Told her we really were missing lays potatoe chips and she brought a bunch of bags of those - also said for soda we only needed diet coke and she stocked a bunch of that.

Just let them know what you want and it will be taken care of.

 

[Stinkerbe11]

We just had cabana #1 on 1/13 and the cabana host brought whatever we wanted.

Did you have the option of having a host and if so, is there an additional fee? Also, I have seen "food and beverage packages available for an additional fee" advertised. Do you know what is included and what the cost is?

Thanks!

 

[GoHabsGo]

All of the cabanas were booked on our CC day but only 1/2 seemed to be in use. I can see the guaranteed shade of a roof being an asset in warmer months but it sure looked to be a waste of money from where I sat (last row/last column of loungers before "cabana guests only" area) unless you put a premium on space. The 20, or so, people using it had the whole area to themselves but my area was by no means crowded.
I think if we were part of a larger group (we were only 3) it would be worth it to know we could all be together no matter what time we disembarked.

 

[DVC Jen]

Do you tip your cabana host?

 

[princssdisnygina]

Do you tip your cabana host?

You don't have to but it is suggested. We did. We tipped him $40

 

[DVC Jen]

Thanks

 

[speedo]

Did you have the option of having a host and if so, is there an additional fee? Also, I have seen "food and beverage packages available for an additional fee" advertised. Do you know what is included and what the cost is?

Thanks!

I saw the same thing - it doesn't make sense to me that food and beverages would be additional. Well I could see a charge for adult beverages. I am cursious too if others have more infor on this.

 

[Kaylad2006]

I assume they will be over 500 since currently they are 499. Almost impossible to get unless you are the conciere level and can pre book, I've tried for our April 28th cruise and ahve been told they are sold out.

 

[Brandis]

Food at the Buffet is included, of course, as for everyone. The food package would be for food delivered a la carte from the ship, not sure just from the main dining room or if Palo or Remy would be an option as well.

The cabana host can get you drinks from the bar (or at least have the bar waiter come to your cabana. Those you would pay individually, but I think you could also pre-book for example a few bottles of champagne or a bucket of beer, that's what the drink package would be I guess.

If you are not able to book a cabana online (I have been lucky enough to get one on Serenity Bay at the 90 day mark), you could still try onboard, some cabanas, like 21, are not available online. Also, perhaps someone cancels his cabana.

When we were there in September, it was rainy, but the water was still warm, ours was the only cabana used on Serenity Bay that day, even it was the last one available online, when I booked.

 

[Billinaz]

I assume they will be over 500 since currently they are 499. Almost impossible to get unless you are the conciere level and can pre book, I've tried for our April 28th cruise and ahve been told they are sold out.

Platinum level castaway club guests can book the cabanas the same time as concierge level guests.

 

[T-rox]

I have a question. This is my 2nd disney cruise and I am hoping to book a cabana at my 90 day mark. Right now, I cannot see online where to book the cabana. At midnight at my 90 day mark will the system magically unlock my ability to book excursions? thanks

 

[Reto]

I have a question. This is my 2nd disney cruise and I am hoping to book a cabana at my 90 day mark. Right now, I cannot see online where to book the cabana. At midnight at my 90 day mark will the system magically unlock my ability to book excursions? thanks

They will become available on the Port Adventures page for Castaway Cay, just like all other shore excursions.

 

[Jen Lynn]

Are there usually a few cancellations for cabanas? They were sold out for our cruise. I was planning on checking while on board.

 

[princssdisnygina]

Are there usually a few cancellations for cabanas? They were sold out for our cruise. I was planning on checking while on board.

Sometimes... just when you board put your name on the waiting list and even ask for the wait list for the handicap cabana.

 

[andersonfamily]

Sorry if this has been asked and answered but I couldn't find it. Now that the Disney info says you can pay extra for a hosted cabana do the concierge hosts no longer help you at the cabana as part of the cabana fee?

 

[Tigger1313]

Sorry if this has been asked and answered but I couldn't find it. Now that the Disney info says you can pay extra for a hosted cabana do the concierge hosts no longer help you at the cabana as part of the cabana fee?

Here did you read that you now have to pay extra for a hosted cabana, I can't find that information anywhere on the DCL web site

 

[Silly Little Pixie]

Here did you read that you now have to pay extra for a hosted cabana, I can't find that information anywhere on the DCL web site

I am wondering that too... I booked a cabana on SB for our upcoming Dream cruise and I assumed that a host would be included. I don't want to pay even more! It will be just the two of us and so we are looking forward to it as a day to be pampered and relax.

 

[TLSnell1981]

Per the Disney Cruise Line website:

Duration: All Day
Price includes up to 6 guests, additional $50 per person charges can be accommodated onboard up to a Maximum of 10 guests.

During your visit to Disney's Castaway Cay, bask in the luxury and privacy of a deluxe beach retreat along Family Beach. Each well-appointed cabana is furnished with comfortable seating, a beverage refrigerator, safe, ceiling fan, plush towels and sunscreen. Outside on the patio, luxurious chaise lounge chairs, a freshwater shower, hammock and sailcloth shade are yours to enjoy amid spectacular offshore vie ws. Fresh fruit and snacks are included along with complimentary bottled water and soft drinks. Dedicated beverage service is provided and alcoholic beverage packages are available for purchase onboard at an additional cost. Additionally, each cabana includes use of snorkeling equipment, floats, sand toys, and one hour of bike rental.

It appears you do have a host, but extra food/services are an additional fee.

 

[Reto]

Can't really help you, but I had a SB cabana last November and the host (it was Nelson from Honduras - nice guy!), plus a fridge full of beverages, as well as fruits and snacks were definitely included. Now the question still remains if any additional food and beverages would have been included as well. Didn't order any.