Castaway Cay Private Cabanas

[Beermam42]

Now that I have been there and seen the locations and what is offered save your money and time. Their are enough chair and lounge chairs for everyone.
Plenty of space to swim float and do what ever you want. Every thing you want are or need is in easy reach.

They are first all assigned to Concieair and if any not taken you get a shot.

Serenity beach is great, plenty to space to go every thing without children.

I am not a beach person but all in our party including me had a great time.

If you want to snorkel suggest you may want to bring your own gear this is pricey for how easy it would be to bring a couple of sets of flippers and mask if this is your thing. Went on tour St Thomas Snorkeling and it was also great. It was a punch out on my bucket list. First Time.

 

[Uncleromulus]

150$ now (399$ v. 549$). Our cabana for October lists the new price.



Appreciate this feedback. Thank you. There isn't as much info on the SB cabanas. Was there room for you to set up your own chairs there to get some sun and be in the sand?

Thats exactly what we wanted to avoid Much nicer just walking to the beach, taking a swim, then a quick shower and relaxing on our cabana lounge chairs.

The beach had plenty of room--but no shade. By 11:00 there wasn't an umbrella to be had on the entire beach.

To add we aren't beach people anymore. Too much sun damage from early years out in the sun all day at Ocean City Md

 

[MacII]

Anyone ever stayed in Cabana #2? Got any thoughts, opinions or better yet photos of it? We wanted something further down but were assigned #2. I kind of think it really doesn't matter, I mean it's still a cabana but I was curious to hear what anyone who has stayed in #2 had to say.

Thanks,

 

[Allabouthemouse]

We recently cruised with my father who has a bad knee so we requested cabana 2 specifically for the proximity to cookies too and the restrooms. We loved how convenient it was to the bike rentals and snorkeling as well. What we did not love was how close the beach was to the family beach and how darn annoying it was to hear the lifeguard whistle to swimmers to stay off the ropes and out of the Cabana beach and water. That made it harder to pretend that I was washed up on my own private beach . That really was a minor annoyance. The floats and inner tubes were very conveniently placed to our right as we walked down the oath from the cabana to the beach but did not obstruct our view. We walked down the beach to our right so that we could have more room on the beach away from the more crowded "public" beach but also because the family in Cabana 1 was at capacity. This gave all of us a bit more room to spread out. We loved the layout of the cabana path and how the cabana itself was very private but with a great view. The hammock was off the the left surrounded by trees and bushes which made for a very nice shady spot to take an after lunch nap. We shared a common path with Cabana 3 but it really was not a problem in terms of privacy or noise. The cabana itself was in great condition and is the same layout as the other cabanas on the family beach. I am sorry we don't have pictures to post. We have had cabanas 3 and 16 in the past. We prefer the lower number ones for convenience and because the higher number cabanas front water that becomes very shallow at low tide. Any cabana from 2-7 are awesome. You will love it - wish we were there now!

 

[gometros]

150$ now (399$ v. 549$). Our cabana for October lists the new price.

Even better :

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[clemsonlongs]

We recently cruised with my father who has a bad knee so we requested cabana 2 specifically for the proximity to cookies too and the restrooms. We loved how convenient it was to the bike rentals and snorkeling as well. What we did not love was how close the beach was to the family beach and how darn annoying it was to hear the lifeguard whistle to swimmers to stay off the ropes and out of the Cabana beach and water. That made it harder to pretend that I was washed up on my own private beach . That really was a minor annoyance. The floats and inner tubes were very conveniently placed to our right as we walked down the oath from the cabana to the beach but did not obstruct our view. We walked down the beach to our right so that we could have more room on the beach away from the more crowded "public" beach but also because the family in Cabana 1 was at capacity. This gave all of us a bit more room to spread out. We loved the layout of the cabana path and how the cabana itself was very private but with a great view. The hammock was off the the left surrounded by trees and bushes which made for a very nice shady spot to take an after lunch nap. We shared a common path with Cabana 3 but it really was not a problem in terms of privacy or noise. The cabana itself was in great condition and is the same layout as the other cabanas on the family beach. I am sorry we don't have pictures to post. We have had cabanas 3 and 16 in the past. We prefer the lower number ones for convenience and because the higher number cabanas front water that becomes very shallow at low tide. Any cabana from 2-7 are awesome. You will love it - wish we were there now!

Thanks for this detailed account! We have cabana 2 this Sept and we requested a low number because we have a 4 year old and 22 mo old and need to be closer to the restrooms and food too. Sounds like my girls will enjoy the location!

 

[My Gal Minnie]

I have been away for a while so please excuse me as I am sure this is a repeat question. How far in advance can I book a cabana being a Gold member? Thank you!

 

[dizneeat]

I have been away for a while so please excuse me as I am sure this is a repeat question. How far in advance can I book a cabana being a Gold member? Thank you!

105 days before your cruise

 

[My Gal Minnie]

105 days before your cruise

Thanks!

 

[mytripsandraces]

Has anyone tried to book the new larger cabana? I think it might be the new cabana 21 on the family beach? How much is it and how many people does it hold? Thanks!

 

[Poohbear 64]

Has anyone tried to book the new larger cabana? I think it might be the new cabana 21 on the family beach? How much is it and how many people does it hold? Thanks!

I called DCL regarding Cabana 21 because it is an option for my August 2 sailing, but is labeled as CAB 21 SER. I was told it is at Serenity Bay, it doesn't list a price, says price is pending. I couldn't even reserve it, I was able to go through the steps, picked the adults but it wouldn't let me pick the kids in our group, then it wouldn't process the request. I gave up.

 

[Uncleromulus]

I called DCL regarding Cabana 21 because it is an option for my August 2 sailing, but is labeled as CAB 21 SER. I was told it is at Serenity Bay, it doesn't list a price, says price is pending. I couldn't even reserve it, I was able to go through the steps, picked the adults but it wouldn't let me pick the kids in our group, then it wouldn't process the request. I gave up.

If it is on Serenity Beach you would not be allowed to take kids there in any case--

 

[Linda67]

I called DCL regarding Cabana 21 because it is an option for my August 2 sailing, but is labeled as CAB 21 SER. I was told it is at Serenity Bay, it doesn't list a price, says price is pending. I couldn't even reserve it, I was able to go through the steps, picked the adults but it wouldn't let me pick the kids in our group, then it wouldn't process the request. I gave up.

I really hope that DCL are giving you the correct info
We booked CAB 21 SER a couple of days ago, thinking it was a Serenity Bay Cabana.
When reading another thread, people were saying that the cabanas are being re-numbered and number 21 will be the new double sized cabana on the family beach
I sent DCL an email to check the location of my booking but haven't heard back yet
It is odd that this particular cabana is named differently to the others and also odd that is says price is pending
It's still showing up in my confirmed daily activities so I am crossing my fingers that I have booked a Serenity Bay cabana

 

[Doingitagain]

They could be looking up the old #21, which is Serenity Bay. Aren't they renumbering?

I called in months ago to book Cabana 21 on Serenity Bay, the old numbering system. Now it still shows one port adventure with the passenger name, but it doesn't say Cabana any more. I called DCL and they had the web people check and they say it is still there.

Perhaps they are in transition renumbering and moving.

 

[taswira]

I really hope that DCL are giving you the correct info
We booked CAB 21 SER a couple of days ago, thinking it was a Serenity Bay Cabana.
When reading another thread, people were saying that the cabanas are being re-numbered and number 21 will be the new double sized cabana on the family beach
I sent DCL an email to check the location of my booking but haven't heard back yet
It is odd that this particular cabana is named differently to the others and also odd that is says price is pending
It's still showing up in my confirmed daily activities so I am crossing my fingers that I have booked a Serenity Bay cabana

I think DCL IT has the wrong info online, and that the CM was just passing on what she sees on the computer. I think IT mislabeled that cabana with the "SER," instinctively identifying it with the current 21 on SB. There is nothing special about #21 on SB except that DCL holds it back to assign. It is no different and not worth any more than the other SB cabanas. The fact that CAB 21 SER says "Price to be determined" for various ages means most likely it is the NEW double sized one on the FB and the IT people made yet another mistake. Not being able to book under-18 is probably because they DID label it SER.

DCL makes its own confusion. Instead of renumbering, I think they should have made entirely new designations for those new cabanas.

 

[Linda67]

If CAB21 SER is one of the new ones, I wonder why non of the other new ones is showing?
Hopefully they will reply to my email soon and I will report back

 

[taswira]

If CAB21 SER is one of the new ones, I wonder why non of the other new ones is showing?
Hopefully they will reply to my email soon and I will report back

Who knows? All I know is that #21 at SB is no different from the other SB cabanas and would not have special pricing, and that they would certainly not allow kids (for which they also have the "Price to be determined" column) in an adult beach cabana. This, plus that the new "double sized" cabana WILL warrant new (outrageous I'm sure) pricing.

 

[taswira]

Hopefully when they reply to you they will be VERY specific, and not just take a quick look online and answer "Yes, you have Serenity Bay Beach cabana #21," without first doing more research and being able to tell you WHY the "Price is to be determined!"

 

[Linda67]

Hopefully when they reply to you they will be VERY specific, and not just take a quick look online and answer "Yes, you have Serenity Bay Beach cabana #21," without first doing more research and being able to tell you WHY the "Price is to be determined!"

I hope so to!
That's why I emailed rather than called

 

[taswira]

I hope so to!
That's why I emailed rather than called

So often they tend to answer with a "standard reply" whenever possible, which is why I hope they won't simply verify that you have #21 on what appears to be SB. If they can't answer why it shows "Price to be determined," you should keep digging for the reason.

Please post here as soon as you find out anything.