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Five Days on the Disney Dream: Lookout Cay and Castaway Cay
This five-day round trip sails from Fort Lauderdale aboard the Disney Dream, with shore days at Lookout Cay and Castaway Cay. Bring sun protection for the hot, exposed routes on the islands; a parasol is useful on the w…
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This five-day round trip sails from Fort Lauderdale aboard the Disney Dream, with shore days at Lookout Cay and Castaway Cay. Bring sun protection for the hot, exposed routes on the islands; a parasol is useful on the walk back at Lookout Cay. Pack swimwear for the clear island water. Some drinks cost extra: a Cay-Breeze was $8, and alcohol was extra at the Lookout Cay BBQ. Water activities at Castaway Cay required reservations.
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Day 1: Fort Lauderdale embarkation and first evening aboard
**Getting aboard:** The cruise terminal is at Port Everglades Cruise Terminal 4. The creator arrived by Uber; follow the terminal and arrival instructions for your sailing. **Cabin and ship:** The demonstrated stateroom had a double bed, balcony, living area with curtain divider, desk, refrigerator, closet and bathtub. The ship’s Grand Atrium has Art Deco details and a moving Mickey design in the elevator hall. The Upper Deck has a long waterslide and views over Fort Lauderdale’s canals and wat…
Day 3: Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point
**Shore logistics:** Have breakfast aboard before going ashore if that suits your timing. The harbor area has a small shop with sun-protection items and a map of the harbor and beach areas. Reaching the beach involves crossing a fairly long bridge and taking a tram; the tram ride is about 10 minutes. The beach is set away from the harbor, so allow time for the transfer. The clear water felt colder than expected but was refreshing. **Beach, food and island activities:** The main plaza has tropic…
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Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse PointDisney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, Eleuthera, Bahamas
Lookout Cay is a Disney private destination on Eleuthera. The creator found the harbor-to-beach route a little involved: cross the long bridge, then allow about 10 minutes for the tram ride. The harbor shop had sun-protection items. At the beach, the water was clear but cooler than expected. The main plaza’s BBQ included food and non-alcoholic drinks; alcohol cost extra. For the exposed walk back, bring sun protection; cold lemon water and cold towels were available at a hydration station.
Day 4: Castaway Cay and the final evening aboard
**Island setting and getting around:** Castaway Cay was formerly called Gorda Cay; the creator described its earlier associations with pirates and airplane smuggling, and Disney’s later 99-year lease and investment in island infrastructure. The island felt older than Lookout Cay but was well maintained. The beach is near the ship, and the main beach is about a five-minute walk from the central area. Trams serve the island and are a useful way back when the heat builds. **Beach, activities and f…
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Disney Castaway CayDisney Castaway Cay, Bahamas
Castaway Cay is Disney’s private island. Its beach is close to the ship, and the shallow water was remarkably clear, with small fish visible near shore. The creator found the main beach about a five-minute walk from the central area; trams are available around the island and can help avoid the heat. The island’s separate water-activities beach requires reservations for activities such as kayaking and jet skiing. Stingrays at Stingray Adventure can be seen swimming from outside the attraction.