Ahoy, Lisa! I am thrilled to welcome you to planDisney and aboard a
Disney Cruise Line adventure. Any trip that includes a day at
Disney Castaway Cay tops my list, and it looks like you know how to enjoy this slice of paradise.
The
Extreme Getaway Package (C18) includes biking, snorkeling, floats, and a
Close-Up Stingray Encounter.
The reserved time on your Port Adventure is specific to the time you spend in the water with the rays. You should head to the Stingray Hut for a short orientation to learn about these creatures and what to expect as you interact with them at the time selected. You will also learn how to walk —or rather shuffle in the water to reach them. I loved this! I think I squealed and laughed at the same time! It is such a unique experience.
The other activities are, as they say in the Bahamas, running on "Island Time!" You can enjoy them as the mood hits you.
Since you will be with the stingrays, your best next stop would be to take the snorkel gear and go for a swim. To snorkel, you need snorkel gear and a vest that allows lifeguards to easily keep an eye on you. While they are watching out for you, you can be on the lookout for some fun surprises at the bottom of the water. There are a few statues of beloved Disney characters and movies you can find in these magical waters.
The package includes a one-hour bicycle rental. Biking on the island is so much fun! Be sure to stop at the Observation Tower on the bike path. The view here is stunning! You can get amazing views of Castaway Cay from the ship, but this view is also memorable.
You can let time melt away while floating in crystal-clear waters. Even as I type these words, I can feel the tension in my shoulders release. Memories of just BEING in the water and floating away without a care in the world... instant
ahhhh! This package includes time in a float or tube, which makes for the perfect end to the day. Again, with this package, you can do any of the activities other than the Stingray Adventure whenever you want, so my order is just a suggestion based on my days on the island.
Lisa, I hope your day at Castaway Cay is absolute perfection! If you have any other questions as you put the finishing touches on planning your adventure beyond the reef, please come see us again at
planDisney!
Magic Awaits!
Jana