Castaway Cay, The Bahamas

Cruise Port

Castaway Cay

Private island in the Bahamas.

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Overview

Castaway Cay is a cruise port in The Bahamas. It lies on the coast at approximately 26.083, -77.533.

About Castaway Cay

Disney’s Castaway Cay is a private island in the Bahamas which serves as an exclusive port for the Disney Cruise Line ships. It is located near Great Abaco Island and was formerly known as Gorda Cay. In 1997, The Walt Disney Company purchased a 99-year land lease for the cay from the Bahamian government, giving the company substantial control over the island.

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Castaway Cay — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Castaway Cay

Disney Wish at Castaway Cay medium
Disney Wish at Castaway Cay medium
Disney Fantasy at Castaway Cay
Disney Fantasy at Castaway Cay

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 30°C in Aug and coolest around 24°C in Jan (average daytime highs).

Jan
24°
21°
Feb
24°
22°
Mar
24°
23°
Apr
25°
23°
May
26°
24°
Jun
28°
26°
Jul
29°
27°
Aug
30°
27°
Sep
30°
27°
Oct
28°
26°
Nov
26°
24°
Dec
25°
23°

Average daily high / low in °C. Source: Open-Meteo.

Where to stay

Staying near Castaway Cay the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Castaway Cay, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →