Castaway Cay Private Cabanas

[dizneeat]

I have seen it mentioned that there is a changing area, is this actually in the cabanas? I have looked at pictures and am just not seeing it. Anyone of a visual that makes it obvious?

It's actually just a thick curtain in a corner of the Cabana. I will look through my pics if we have taken a photo of it, but I am not sure.

 

[dizneeat]

Found one .......



You can see the "rail" the curtain runs on in the right hand upper corner.

 

[RweTHEREyet]

Found one .......



You can see the "rail" the curtain runs on in the right hand upper corner.

I do see that now, thank you very much. I had seen the curtain in many pictures but not the rail, and I thought the curtain was for decorative purposes.

 

[KPetty725]

Does anyone know if there is any kind of map or graphic that shows all the cabanas in relation to one another? The CC map posted in the info section just has a few cabanas in the picture, so not very accurate. I'm trying to figure out how far from the restrooms/food cabana 9 is. Thanks in advance!

 

[HeddyRuth]

Does anyone know if there is any kind of map or graphic that shows all the cabanas in relation to one another? The CC map posted in the info section just has a few cabanas in the picture, so not very accurate. I'm trying to figure out how far from the restrooms/food cabana 9 is. Thanks in advance!

We have stayed in cabana 9 and it isn't too far away. It us basically 9 cabanas away since the bathrooms and restaurant are very close to the cabanas entrance. The higher the number the further away you are.

 

[shburks]

We have stayed in cabana 9 and it isn't too far away. It us basically 9 cabanas away since the bathrooms and restaurant are very close to the cabanas entrance. The higher the number the further away you are.

We were in 9 in January and loved it!

 

["Got Disney"]

so I wanted to get a cabana and my DH said Im nuts we are not going to spend $500 bucks for a few hrs....its not even all day...and we will be riding bikes and walking around so much that we wont even be in it that much...

he has a point....that is a lot of $$$ for a few hrs. So we will see if we decide to try for one come time to sign up for it...if not that is one more for all of you to fight over

 

[LynseyK]

so I wanted to get a cabana and my DH said Im nuts we are not going to spend $500 bucks for a few hrs....its not even all day...and we will be riding bikes and walking around so much that we wont even be in it that much...

he has a point....that is a lot of $$$ for a few hrs. So we will see if we decide to try for one come time to sign up for it...if not that is one more for all of you to fight over

You can always try to find a fellow board member that would be willing to split the cost with you. That's what me and my husband did on our cruise and it worked out perfectly. The people we split it with were very nice and we all got along great . In the end it only cost us $250 which was also great

 

["Got Disney"]

You can always try to find a fellow board member that would be willing to split the cost with you. That's what me and my husband did on our cruise and it worked out perfectly. The people we split it with were very nice and we all got along great . In the end it only cost us $250 which was also great

that is much more doable...will have to wait and see who is interested on the cruise meet...thanks for the tip

 

[VowRenewal13]

We were in cabana #5 this past July. If the changing area in the cabana is too small. The restrooms are not far away and the stalls are big enough to change in. Restrooms are very clean!

 

[spacy9]

Well, I have a crazy question, that I have to at least hold out some hope for...

We just booked the Oct 12th, 2013 7 night Wonder out of Galveston, TX. We did the Cabana on our last cruise 2 years ago and loved it. As I figured though they were all sold out already when I went to look tonight. I know that a few years ago there was a chance of getting one on the day of as people were cancelling. Is this still the case, are people still cancelling and I have a chance, or are people keeping them now?

Gotta hope, right ?

 

[nss1234]

Last year we stayed in Cabana 8 and were happy with the location. This winter we are a larger group and will be booking two cabanas. Are there any two cabanas that are more linked than others. i.e. their sandy paths to the beach closer together so it is easier for the kids to go between the two cabanas. Wish I had known we would want to book two - I would have payed more attention!

 

[Bella29]

has anyone split the cost of a cabana with another group, with 6 people using it for the first half of the day and the other 6 using it the rest of the day? I'm thinking we could do our biking & snorkeling while the other party is enjoying the shack and vice versa.

 

[emilyann415]

has anyone split the cost of a cabana with another group, with 6 people using it for the first half of the day and the other 6 using it the rest of the day? I'm thinking we could do our biking & snorkeling while the other party is enjoying the shack and vice versa.

The only problem I can see with this scenario is if there is bad weather part of the day and better weather the other part. One family would be totally jipped. I guess if someone is willing to take that risk.....but it wouldn't be me. Both times I've been to CC it's rained in the AM and cleared off and beautiful weather in the afternoon.

 

[amie416]

has anyone split the cost of a cabana with another group, with 6 people using it for the first half of the day and the other 6 using it the rest of the day? I'm thinking we could do our biking & snorkeling while the other party is enjoying the shack and vice versa.

All people would have to be registered to the cabana, so the cost would go up to pay for the extra people ($50/pp) and I think there is a max of 10. Besides, I don't know if I'd spend that much money for just the AM half of the day... it may be difficult to decide who gets the cabana in the prime afternoon hours.

 

[HeddyRuth]

All people would have to be registered to the cabana, so the cost would go up to pay for the extra people ($50/pp) and I think there is a max of 10. Besides, I don't know if I'd spend that much money for just the AM half of the day... it may be difficult to decide who gets the cabana in the prime afternoon hours.

I think that you are absolutely right since everyone has to have a wristband.

 

[JoiseyMom]

has anyone split the cost of a cabana with another group, with 6 people using it for the first half of the day and the other 6 using it the rest of the day? I'm thinking we could do our biking & snorkeling while the other party is enjoying the shack and vice versa.

We have shared it with another family of four, and split the cost in 1/2 and were there at the same time.

 

[pudinhd]

I wanted to ask for some opinions... My husband and I have cruised on DCL 6 times, but we will be visiting Castaway Cay for the first time next Spring. We are cruising concierge and have been planning on getting a cabana. As it's our first visit, I am wondering how much time we will spend at the cabana vs. how much time we will want to be out exploring. I would appreciate any thoughts from those of you that have been there! Thanks!!!

 

[Twinprincesses]

We have been thinking about getting a cabana too b I just do not see us getting the use out of it. We go back and forth between the family beach and Serenity Bay. then we like to rent bikes. so I honestly just do not think our family would get the value out of the cabana if we rented on. It does however look amazing.

 

[cheesemouse]

I wanted to ask for some opinions... My husband and I have cruised on DCL 6 times, but we will be visiting Castaway Cay for the first time next Spring. We are cruising concierge and have been planning on getting a cabana. As it's our first visit, I am wondering how much time we will spend at the cabana vs. how much time we will want to be out exploring. I would appreciate any thoughts from those of you that have been there! Thanks!!!

It really depends on how you think you will use your time. We rented one and used it a lot. Almost all day in fact. We had 3 kids ages 7, 4, and 1. My DH took the 2 older kids on a bike ride (were gone about an hour) while I stayed back at the cabana with the little one. But, if you think you'll be exploring, biking, at the waterpark area, etc, then maybe a cabana is not the best thing for you. On the other hand if playing at the beach and in the sand, relaxing at the water, or just hanging out is more your style, then a cabana would be a good choice. We loved ours and will be getting one again for the next cruise.