Overview shot of ship and sea; Castaway Cay
  • On Jul 20, 2025
    Michael 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.

    Where do you parasail on Castaway Cay and what can you see when you are airborne? I am debating bringing a camera with me as I would like to take pictures of Serenity Bay and the ship. Thank you.

    Ahoy there, Michael! Thank you for visiting planDisney. I recently sailed on the Disney Treasure and parasailed on Castaway Cay, so I am happy to share my experience with you.

    You will check in at Marges Barges about 10 minutes before your Port Adventure start time. This is not far from the gangway. The tour operator will provide you with instructions, and then you will be on your way to parasailing. You will be taken away from the beach into open water. We parasailed on the port side of the ship, so we were closer to the family beach, but that may not always be the case. I took my small 4K camera with me with the intention of taking it up in the air, but decided against it, despite having a harness for it. The new pals I met on my excursion took pics of us right in front of the Treasure as we were going up, plus plenty of pics while we were in the air. It's a risk that you take if you want to take a camera with you!

    Always check the messages in the Disney Cruise Line Navigator app during your sailing because changes to your Port Adventures will be listed there. On Castaway, a board is set up in front of Marges Barges to provide any water activity cancellations due to the unpredictable weather. Parasailing has been cancelled for us before due to the winds.

    Michael, I hope this helps you get ready for your upcoming cruise and get excited about parasailing. I can't wait to try it again! If you have any other questions, sail back to planDisney for answers.

    Just keep swimming,
    JoVonn
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Meet the Panelist: JoVonn, Georgia

Hi there! I am JoVonn from the Peach State of Georgia, and I love sailing the high seas aboard Disney Cruise Line.  Over the last ten years, I have enjoyed being a voyager along with my son and sister, making memories and having adventures.  I look forward to helping you plan your next vacation.   Learn More About JoVonn

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