Castaway Cay Private Cabanas

[poohj80]

when can you reserve a cabana? Our cruise is July 27th.

Whenever your onboard booking window opens (based on Castaway Club level) for all excursions.

 

[disneyholic family]

Cabanas a hot commodity for sure. Our 120 day booking opened up and by 6am almost all of them were sold out. They may hold back #1 (HA) and a few others but wow!!

yikes!!!
i book at 120 days - your post makes me nervous!!!!
were alll the SB cabanas also booked by 6 am?

 

[budamacdvcr]

yikes!!!
i book at 120 days - your post makes me nervous!!!!
were alll the SB cabanas also booked by 6 am?

For our 7/13 & 7/18 B2B the Family Beach Cabannas sold out right away but SB ones took a little longer - book at midnight at your 120 days which is what we did to make sure.

 

[Wendy&Grumpy]

Here's the flyer we received in our stateroom with our cardboard cabana:



And the elusive "cabana drink packages" information:



We just brought our rum and had our host bring us lots of Diet Coke.

 

[Brandis]

I was able to book a SB cabana both for our Dream cruises on Sept. 12, 2011 as well as on March 4, 2012. As silver members, I could book them at 90 days out and I logged in right a midnight EST (6 AM my time) and both time could snatch the last available cabana on SB, those on family beach were all gone already.

 

[lorimay]

I have to say we were a bit skeptical to book a cabana for our cruise because of the price.
Traveling with our entire family and 2 toddler grandchildren, it was the best decision we could have made.

The babies napped comfortably and we relaxed and enjoyed every minute of the day.

If you can do it, I would say don't hesitate to book one, you will not be disappointed.

 

[Wendy&Grumpy]

yikes!!!
i book at 120 days - your post makes me nervous!!!!
were alll the SB cabanas also booked by 6 am?

If they are all booked, don't give up! Keep checking back!

They were completely booked at midnight when our window opened but I kept checking back and manged to get cabana 19 on SB less than a week before we sailed!

(And when we got there, 18 was empty as well.)

 

[cortes]

So, I am guessing if you have a group of 11, you will be denied a cabana due to the limit being 10?? We have a group of 7 adults and 4 children ages 9, 8, 7, and 2. I'm guessing there are no exceptions to the 10 people to a cabana rule? I, along with 3 other adults will probably spend the least ammount of time in it. Just curious if anyone has ever tried to book a cabana for 11 people. Thanks.

 

[Brandis]

On the other hand, don't be disappointed if you can't get one.

Our march cruise was a double dipper, so we went to Castaway Cay twice. For the first day, I was able to get a SB cabana, for the second day, all were already gone. Our day at SB was still great and I didn't miss not having a cabana.

 

[TLSnell1981]

Here's the flyer we received in our stateroom with our cardboard cabana:



And the elusive "cabana drink packages" information:



We just brought our rum and had our host bring us lots of Diet Coke.

I am not a beer drinker. I was hoping the rum punch was still offered. Shucks!

Thanks for the info!

 

[PrincessShmoo]

So, I am guessing if you have a group of 11, you will be denied a cabana due to the limit being 10?? We have a group of 7 adults and 4 children ages 9, 8, 7, and 2. I'm guessing there are no exceptions to the 10 people to a cabana rule? I, along with 3 other adults will probably spend the least ammount of time in it. Just curious if anyone has ever tried to book a cabana for 11 people. Thanks.

You won't be denied a cabana, but you'll only get 10 wristbands. The wristbands are what allows you access to the cabana area.

 

[Wendy&Grumpy]

You won't be denied a cabana, but you'll only get 10 wristbands. The wristbands are what allows you access to the cabana area.

I'd call DCL and see if the 2 year old is counted - they're not in the resorts.

 

[TLSnell1981]

I'd call DCL and see if the 2 year old is counted - they're not in the resorts.

I'm pretty sure, DCL counts everything with a heartbeat..age doesn't matter.

 

[kristy07keith]

Does anyone know the answer to the age question? We will be a group of six adults, a five year old, two year old, one year old and an infant. Just wondering if we are going to to pay $50 extra for all the babies under 3

 

[disneyholic family]

Does anyone know the answer to the age question? We will be a group of six adults, a five year old, two year old, one year old and an infant. Just wondering if we are going to to pay $50 extra for all the babies under 3

as mentioned, everyone with a heartbeat is counted, regardless of age
so yes, you'll pay $50 even for those under 3

 

[Sorcerer Mom]

I'm pretty sure, DCL counts everything with a heartbeat..age doesn't matter.

 

[Scoobypop]

Does anyone know if cabana 21 is actually available to rent? When I logged on at midnight on my 120 day mark tonight, 21 was not even an option. You could see the ones that were already sold out and their corresponding numbers, slightly grayed out. Then the ones that were still available to book. Number 21 was not listed anywhere, and an Internet search led me nowhere. Thanks.

 

[disneyholic family]

Does anyone know if cabana 21 is actually available to rent? When I logged on at midnight on my 120 day mark tonight, 21 was not even an option. You could see the ones that were already sold out and their corresponding numbers, slightly grayed out. Then the ones that were still available to book. Number 21 was not listed anywhere, and an Internet search led me nowhere. Thanks.

i think it might be held for onboard weddings and the like

 

[Wendy&Grumpy]

Does anyone know if cabana 21 is actually available to rent? When I logged on at midnight on my 120 day mark tonight, 21 was not even an option. You could see the ones that were already sold out and their corresponding numbers, slightly grayed out. Then the ones that were still available to book. Number 21 was not listed anywhere, and an Internet search led me nowhere. Thanks.

There is a cabana 21 - here is a link with pictures of it: http://www.smallworldvacations.com/blog/post.cfm/castaway-cay-serenity-bay-cabanas

Possibly it's due to be refurbished?

Interestingly, although everyone always says there are 21 cabanas, there are only 20 - 16 on the family beach and 4 on Serenity Bay. There is no cabana 13!

 

[ThePhantomsGirl]

Cabana #21 is held back by Concierge - although it doesn't always go to Concierge guests. I believe #16 is also generally held back.