Snorkeling; mom; son; daughter; smiling
  • On Feb 7, 2025
    Ma elizabeth from FL Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    How deep is the snorkeling area at Castaway Cay? Is it shallow enough for a 3 y/o? Thanks!

    Thanks for sailing back by planDisney before your cruise later this month, Ma Elizabeth. You’re headed to one of my favorite destinations on earth: Disney Castaway Cay.

    Every time my kids and I visit Castaway Cay, my daughter asks to participate in Castaway Ray's Stingray Adventure and then we go snorkeling immediately afterward. Granted, she was about twelve the first time we did this and she is twenty now! I discovered that the age requirement to snorkel is 5 years old, so unfortunately that means your three-year-old is still a little too young to participate (even though he may be feeling like Flounder trying to convince Ariel he’s not a Guppie).

    While I understand that’s a Bibbidi Bobbidi Bummer, your little one can still be part of your world on the island. Make sure to visit the splash pad for younger children at Spring-A-Leak water play area. Complimentary life vests are available if you want to have fun together in the shallows at the Family Beach. Or just take a walk around the island to explore its natural beauty (and you might just find one of your favorite Disney pals dressed in island attire along the way!).

    While there are so many incredible family activities on Castaway Cay, if you want some time to explore the adult-exclusive areas like Serenity Bay, you can check your child into Scuttle’s Cove. It’s available on a first-come, first-serve basis and as long as your little one is registered with the Youth Club on board, it will be smooth sailing!

    Flippin’ your fins will take you far on this trip, so I can’t wait for you to explore the Big Blue together with your family! If any other questions pop up, don’t hesitate to swim back to us here at planDisney!

    Bon voyage,
    Sami
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Meet the Panelist: Sami, Tennessee

Hey Howdy Hey! I'm Sami - an author, TV Host, & new empty-nester living in Nashville with two teenagers in college. We enjoy sports, live music, and making magical memories aboard Disney Cruise Line & in Disney Parks worldwide. I raised my kids just around the riverbend from the Walt Disney World Resort and celebrated every milestone with their Disney friends. With so many incredible itineraries and delicious dishes on board, I love helping my extended ohana discover a whole new world at sea! Learn More About Sami

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