The Bahamas are a kind of actually bucket-list locations, and Disney’s non-public island within the Bahamas is unquestionably price a go to – however be ready for greater than you might need bargained for
Julie appears to be like out on the Disney Future from the Bahamas (Picture: Julie Delahaye) This text accommodates affiliate hyperlinks, we are going to obtain a fee on any gross sales we generate from it. Study extra
There are numerous breathtaking locations worldwide, however solely a choose few qualify as ‘as soon as in a lifetime’ experiences; the Bahamas, with its gorgeous seashores, definitely falls into that class.
As a Disney fanatic, the chance to not solely go to the Bahamas but additionally discover Disney’s non-public island was fairly actually a dream come true. (Simply ask my family and friends how typically I’ve boasted about my current journey to the Bahamas – they’re going to affirm I have been reasonably insufferable).
Our journey included a cease at Disney’s Castaway Cay as a part of a voyage on Disney Cruise Line’s new heroes and villains themed ship, the Disney Future. From the second we docked, I realised I had underestimated the journey that lay forward.
To be sincere, I might anticipated a big expanse of gorgeous seaside, a handful of loungers, and a smattering of enjoyable actions and Disney magic for households. I hadn’t anticipated the huge array of actions obtainable or the sheer quantity of exploration alternatives.
For starters, it is a whole island ready to be found. There are quite a few seashores (each family-friendly and adults-only), beautiful cabanas, biking and climbing trails, a waterpark that includes a slide that plunges you immediately into the ocean, a store, and loads of spots to seize a chunk to eat or a drink.
It is a 15-20 minute stroll to the primary areas when you disembark the ship, however there’s additionally a tram that stops at varied factors on the island for those who’d reasonably not stroll.
Disney characters are scattered all through the island; Daisy Duck and Chip and Dale had been all there to greet passengers as we disembarked, and I even noticed Pluto inflicting some mischief and commandeering a golf cart. There are many photograph alternatives too, with charming indicators, enjoyable backdrops and ample house so nobody has to jostle for place!
Then there are these gorgeous seashores that I believed I might solely ever see on social media. Certainly, the sands are as mushy as they seem, and people crystal-clear waters usually are not only a Photoshop creation.
Pluto inflicting mischief (Picture: DAILY MIRROR)
There is a devoted reef the place you may go snorkelling (and there are some Disney statues hidden underwater to find), however I did not even should get into the water to identify wildlife, as a college of fish swam by whereas I strolled alongside the lagoon’s edge, adopted by a stingray a couple of minutes later.
There are many sunloungers alongside the seaside however if you wish to do one thing a bit particular, you may rent a cabana for the day which features a coated seating space, a mini fridge stocked with water and mushy drinks, and a button you may press to name servers to take your food and drinks orders.
The one downside?
There are heaps of photograph opps (Picture: DAILY MIRROR)
Our go to was restricted to a day journey. I felt like I might have simply stayed on the island, however sadly, the crew are fairly proficient at making certain that passengers return to the ship.
(It seems that some Disney cruises supply itineraries with two stops at Castaway Cay, which is an attractive prospect).
Nonetheless, figuring out that you simply’re returning to a Disney cruise ship stuffed with character interactions, reveals and themed eating does soften the blow considerably.
Worth relies on a household of 4 (two adults and two kids aged 3–11) travelling and sharing an Inside Stateroom and contains all relevant taxes and gasoline surcharges. Worth relies on a departure on thirtieth September 2026.
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