Castaway Cay Private Cabanas

[poohj80]

if we end up in 19 or 20 and have smokers right next door, i sure hope they'll be as easy about it as your neighbors were!!!

We were on the family beach so think that had more pull, but hopefully all smokers will be consdeirate when asked.

 

[Wendy&Grumpy]

Geesh, the cabanas are so expensive, but incredibly popular. Honestly, I'm still in sticker shock.

We have $300 in OBC ($200 from Disney and $100 from TA) so we look at it as paying only $99 for the cabana.

Works for us!

 

[Wendy&Grumpy]

by the way, i know that you didn't want cabana 20 since it's right next to 19, but if we end up getting 19 or 20, do you think it's too close?
or was it ok?

We will be in cabana 19 two weeks from tomorrow... will let you know our thoughts when we return.

 

[ppiew]

we were in 12 and the tide was in so the water was above the knees, but by lunch time it was bone dry in the lagoon and people were shelling! Only the low #'s have water the most of the day. The tide came back in about 2:30 though the water was quite shallow. My personal feeling is that the cabanas are very much for people with young children as the water is never deep and it is much easier to keep an eye on the kids. You also have a table with an umbrella close to the water so that is nice. From about 10 up, the tide definitely affects water depth! keep that in mind

 

[DVC Jen]

We will be in cabana 19 two weeks from tomorrow... will let you know our thoughts when we return.

We have cabana 20 for our May 18th cruise. I'm really looking forward to your report.

 

[disneyholic family]

We will be in cabana 19 two weeks from tomorrow... will let you know our thoughts when we return.

have a great time on your cruise!!!!!!

 

[disneyholic family]

We have cabana 20 for our May 18th cruise. I'm really looking forward to your report.

i look forward to hearing your opinion as well!

i only have to book in June (120 days) so it will be interesting to hear both your reports before then!!

 

[Debs Hill]

I have a couple of questions.......
If you book a cabana and then the weather forecast is not good how far in advance do you have to cancel without being penalised?
Do all the cabanas have hammocks (very important for hubby!!)?
And can you choose which cabana you want when you book on line?
What are my chances 120 days out?
Debsxx

 

[princssdisnygina]

I have a couple of questions.......
If you book a cabana and then the weather forecast is not good how far in advance do you have to cancel without being penalised?
Do all the cabanas have hammocks (very important for hubby!!)?
And can you choose which cabana you want when you book on line?
What are my chances 120 days out?
Debsxx

It is my understanding you need to cancel 48 hrs before. Last cruise we took the cabanas were full then when we got to Serenity Bay 2 cabanas were open. So not sure what happened there.

You can choose your cabana if it is available.

120 days out is the soonest anyone can book and is only available to Concierge Guests and Platinum members. So if you are one of those then you have excellent chances since you will be one of the first to book.

 

[disneyholic family]

I have a couple of questions.......
If you book a cabana and then the weather forecast is not good how far in advance do you have to cancel without being penalised?
Do all the cabanas have hammocks (very important for hubby!!)?
And can you choose which cabana you want when you book on line?
What are my chances 120 days out?
Debsxx

i believe that all the cabanas have hammocks except for the first one on the family beach - cabana #1 - the handicapped accessible cabana.
all the others have hammocks from what i understand.

 

[Evi]

Hi I think I posted this before somewhere else I hadn't found this thread.

Here goes.

We are going to be on Bahamas 3 day in December. I've only been to the Bahamas in the summer so I'm wondering will the weather be worth us getting a cabana? Or will it be so cold that its not worth having because we won't be on the beach?

Also is is it super crowded with a party of 10? It seems like it would be way tight there isn't even enough seating for 10 in them.

Honestly I was thinking of getting one for just the two of us but we are going with a wedding party and I really can't see how to keep everyone else out.

 

[Namsupak]

will the weather be worth us getting a cabana? Or will it be so cold that its not worth having because we won't be on the beach?

Also is is it super crowded with a party of 10?

how to keep everyone else out.

We have had one in late december and it was nice. It may be a little cool but for us I was snowing at home so the weather was plenty warm for us.

It would be crowded if all 10 of you are in there all the time. However everyone may not spend all of their time in the cabana at once. A lot of families use it as a meeting place, you have sodas available, you have a safe, snacks, shade, hammock, etc. We use it for a napping/relaxing place and then also for eating. Depending on which one you get then you may have some umbrella chairs in front and some private beach front property. So likely people will spend time out on the sand. Also keep in mind the cabana rental includes bike and snorkel rentals so people may try out those things as well. And beyond 6 people it is $50 per person up to a max of 10.

If you want to keep people out then just pay for the cabana yourselves and don't give anyone else any wristbands.

 

[Evi]

We have had one in late december and it was nice. It may be a little cool but for us I was snowing at home so the weather was plenty warm for us.

It would be crowded if all 10 of you are in there all the time. However everyone may not spend all of their time in the cabana at once. A lot of families use it as a meeting place, you have sodas available, you have a safe, snacks, shade, hammock, etc. We use it for a napping/relaxing place and then also for eating. Depending on which one you get then you may have some umbrella chairs in front and some private beach front property. So likely people will spend time out on the sand. Also keep in mind the cabana rental includes bike and snorkel rentals so people may try out those things as well. And beyond 6 people it is $50 per person up to a max of 10.

If you want to keep people out then just pay for the cabana yourselves and don't give anyone else any wristbands.

Thank you I'll have to think about it some more. I'm still a little worried about the weather but since I'm coming from northeast it should be fine.

 

[gr8vthsfam]

Sorry if this has been posted before, but I have read through this thread for over two hours and finally decided to skip to the end.

What happens if it rains, or poor weather? Can I cancel without penalty? Do we lose our money if say someone gets ill and is quarantined?

Thanks!

 

[poohj80]

Sorry if this has been posted before, but I have read through this thread for over two hours and finally decided to skip to the end.

What happens if it rains, or poor weather? Can I cancel without penalty? Do we lose our money if say someone gets ill and is quarantined?

Thanks!

There is typically a waiting list for the cabanas. If you need to cancel at the last minute, they can offer to someone on the waiting list. If they take it, you won't be penalized. If they don't find someone to take it, you may still have to pay but I'm sure circumstances like being quarantined could be discussed.

 

[Namsupak]

Sorry if this has been posted before, but I have read through this thread for over two hours and finally decided to skip to the end.

What happens if it rains, or poor weather? Can I cancel without penalty? Do we lose our money if say someone gets ill and is quarantined?

Thanks!

Occasionally there have been refunds if you have to leave CC early or something of that nature. Once when we had the cabana and it rained around 2-3pm, but we enjoyed it for the beginning part of the day. It was nice to have the cabana though because it gave us shelter till a golf cart came to get us, we just closed the side windows and doors and had a nice private hut while we waited out of the rain. If someone gets ill I am not sure about what happens, as a PP noted if they can fill the spot usually no problem. If the weather is so poor you don't dock then you don't get charged.

 

[Sorcerer Mom]

SO excited....was just able to snag Cabana #5 on the FB for our June Cruise. Now I have to decide if it's worth it...but I'm thinking it just might be!

Thanks to the DISers who posted to keep trying...it worked!

Would love to hear thoughts and recent experiences.

 

[Southern Sailaway]

SO excited....was just able to snag Cabana #5 on the FB for our June Cruise. Now I have to decide if it's worth it...but I'm thinking it just might be!

I think the cabana was our very favorite thing we did on the entire cruise. We did get lucky and had brilliant weather yesterday.

 

[poohj80]

SO excited....was just able to snag Cabana #5 on the FB for our June Cruise. Now I have to decide if it's worth it...but I'm thinking it just might be!

Thanks to the DISers who posted to keep trying...it worked!

Would love to hear thoughts and recent experiences.

We've had cabana #5 and loved it! It's close enough so walk to bathrooms and Cookies Too is not far, but far enough to feel secluded.

 

[maryisme]

SO excited....was just able to snag Cabana #5 on the FB for our June Cruise. Now I have to decide if it's worth it...but I'm thinking it just might be!

Thanks to the DISers who posted to keep trying...it worked!

Would love to hear thoughts and recent experiences.

I say keep it! We had Cabana 5 last year for our double dip and we loved it. After much difficulty this morning was finally able to book Cabana 4 for our August cruise.