Issue with sun sensitivity, tips for Lookout Cay?

[Jillpie]

My husband is on medication that gives him heat and sun sensitivity. We are going to Lookout Cay for the first time and would like to head to the adult beach. Reading the reviews on google, I'm a little worried. I know we can go to Guest services to request a ride, but once we get to the tram and get to the beach, is there much shade at all and will we have issues getting an umbrella? I'm so used to Castaway Cay having no problems that way. And if he wants to head back to the ship early from the heat bothering him, will it take forever to get there?

 

[dad of 3 addicted to DCL]

There's not a lot of shade aside from the umbrellas co-located with the loungers on the beach. TBH, in a few years, there will be tons as the landscaping grows in, but for now, not a lot. He can get to the bar, or up to the food area for relief as well. As far as getting back? IIRC, it's about ten minutes from the far north (where we like to set up shop) to get to the tram stop at an easy pace. Another ten-ish (?) minutes on the tram to the pier. Then either the walk the pier (10-15 minutes depending on pace) or wait in line for a golf cart to ride back.

 

[Jillpie]

There's not a lot of shade aside from the umbrellas co-located with the loungers on the beach. TBH, in a few years, there will be tons as the landscaping grows in, but for now, not a lot. He can get to the bar, or up to the food area for relief as well. As far as getting back? IIRC, it's about ten minutes from the far north (where we like to set up shop) to get to the tram stop at an easy pace. Another ten-ish (?) minutes on the tram to the pier. Then either the walk the pier (10-15 minutes depending on pace) or wait in line for a golf cart to ride back.

Thanks, very helpful. When we reach the beach on the tram, how far of a walk is it to get to the adult beach or do they drop you off there, like Castaway Cay?