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Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Level: An entire information to Disney Cruise Line’s personal seashore vacation spot

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Editor’s be aware: TPG’s Ashley Kosciolek accepted a free journey to sail on Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Magic to expertise a name on Lookout Cay. The views expressed under are solely hers and weren’t topic to overview by the cruise line.

In the event you’re questioning what a Disney Cruise Line personal seashore vacation spot is like, you may think it’s Disney World in a tropical ambiance. Nevertheless, I can guarantee you that Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Level isn’t just like the parks in any respect — it’s completely different in all the fitting methods.

For starters, it’s not crowded, and it presents seashores as an alternative of amusement rides. Though you’ll share the seashore with others, you gained’t wait in generally hourslong strains for a lounge chair. As a substitute of retail retailers and eating places urging mother and father and different guests to spend, spend, spend, there are solely a few retailers, and all eateries are freed from cost, which reduces temptation.

The beach at Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point
A part of the Household Seashore part at Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Level. ASHLEY KOSCIOLEK/THE POINTS GUY

Lookout Cay can be unspoiled and fortunately lacks the business really feel of different cruise line personal islands. By way of a partnership with the Bahamian authorities, Disney Cruise Line created an oasis that’s a nod to the tradition, meals and artwork of the Bahamas. It options native seafood, native flora, artwork lessons, sculptures by native artists, Disney music with an island twist and Junkanoo dance celebrations. It additionally homes a nature path that results in a lighthouse overlooking the ocean, which is how Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Level obtained a part of its identify.

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A nature trail with a sign that says "area closed"
Among the trails at Lookout Cay weren’t open for the primary few weeks. ASHLEY KOSCIOLEK/THE POINTS GUY

Nevertheless, it does really feel a little bit prefer it’s nonetheless rising into its ears. When it obtained its first ship name, signage was nonetheless being put in, and bicycles weren’t but out there to hire to be used on its bike paths. There was additionally a marked lack of shade as a result of a lot of the native flora Disney planted hasn’t but matured to offer it — one thing that can take years.

Need to know what else to count on throughout a go to to Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Level? Right here’s a rundown of all of the beachy enterprise.

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The place is Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Level?

Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Level is on the southeastern tip of the island of Eleuthera within the Bahamas. Disney Cruise Line bought 900 acres of land for the aim of making its personal personal seashore vacation spot there however developed lower than 16% of the general parcel.

The road additionally donated 190 acres again to the Bahamian authorities, together with the southernmost level and a big quantity of beachfront property.

Which cruise ships go there?

A view of Disney Magic from Disney's Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point
A view of Disney Magic from Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Level. ASHLEY KOSCIOLEK/THE POINTS GUY

Disney Lookout Cay is unique to passengers who sail on Disney Cruise Line’s ships, and all the line’s vessels are in a position to name there. At press time, voyages visiting Lookout Cay by 2024 included three- to six-night sailings, totally on Disney Magic. Disney Fantasy and Disney Dream are additionally scheduled to make a handful of stops there.

How do you get to and round Disney Lookout Cay?

The pier at Disney's Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point
The pier at Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Level. ASHLEY KOSCIOLEK/THE POINTS GUY

Though Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Level has a pier for its ships to dock, vessels tie up a half-mile from the vacation spot entrance in an effort to keep away from harming the coral reefs that develop nearer to shore. Sadly, meaning passengers face a 10- to 15-minute stroll within the Bahamian solar with no shade.

A restricted variety of complimentary wagons can be found close to the pier entrance for passengers with babies to borrow on a first-come, first-served foundation.

Passengers who can’t make the trek on their very own can request golf cart help by contacting visitor companies on the ship. As a result of width of the pier, a extra strong shuttle service can’t be provided for everybody. It’s shocking that the cruise line didn’t anticipate this want, significantly because it caters so closely to households with younger kids.

A tram at Disney's Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point
A tram at Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Level. ASHLEY KOSCIOLEK/THE POINTS GUY

From the doorway to Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Level, guests will take a free shuttle from the Mabrika Cove space to the Goombay space, the place a lot of the motion occurs. The latter is residence to the seashores, eating places, buffets, leisure and cultural venues that the vacation spot presents.

Shuttles depart in pairs on an everyday cadence, and since there’s just one route with two stops — one firstly and one on the finish — it’s a better system to navigate than the one on Disney’s personal island, Castaway Cay.

A shuttle waits next to a shaded pavilion
Shuttles wait subsequent to the shade pavilion on the Mabrika Cove tram cease at Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Level. ASHLEY KOSCIOLEK/THE POINTS GUY

Be ready for the experience to take about quarter-hour in every route, and be aware that there might be waits at peak instances. Shade is offered within the type of a protracted pavilion at every of the 2 shuttle stations. Through the journey, you’ll hear a recording that encompasses a solid of sea creature characters who intention to coach riders in regards to the historical past of the island, what it presents, and the sorts of vegetation and animals that decision the island residence.

A tram at Disney's Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point
A tram at Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Level. ASHLEY KOSCIOLEK/THE POINTS GUY

If you arrive on the Goombay Cultural Heart tram cease, wagons and strollers are offered for passengers with kids to make use of on a complimentary first-come, first-served foundation.

A collection of attractive boardwalks join factors of curiosity within the Goombay space. As a substitute of offering straight paths, they’re largely winding. That makes them aesthetically pleasing but in addition irritating as a result of their format forces you to stroll longer than obligatory when transferring from place to put. On account of a scarcity of signage, which the road says it’s engaged on, it can be troublesome to seek out your approach between places.

After you are taking the tram again to the Mabrika Cove space on the finish of the day, you’ll should cross by a safety checkpoint with a purpose to start the lengthy stroll again to the ship.

What are the Lookout Cay seashores?

Part of a winding boardwalk overhung with palm tree branches
The boardwalk at Disney Lookout Cay winds to a set of stairs that descend to the seashore. ASHLEY KOSCIOLEK/THE POINTS GUY

The Goombay part of the vacation spot is split into two tiers. The higher tier has bars, eating places, loos and points of interest. It additionally has small sandy areas with loungers and umbrellas. Nevertheless, to entry the ocean and seashores at Disney Lookout Cay, cruisers should enterprise to the decrease tier by way of stairs or one among 5 accessible ramps, which descend a brief distance down the dunes that separate the tiers.

As a substitute of a number of separate seashores, Lookout Cay has one lengthy white-sand stretch that encompasses two areas: Household Seashore, which is for everybody, and Serenity Bay Seashore, which is for cruisers 18 and older solely.

A deep stretch of beach with blue sky, ocean and umbrella loungers
The pristine seashores at Lookout Cay are lengthy and run into each other. ASHLEY KOSCIOLEK/THE POINTS GUY

The seashores circulation into each other with no seen divider. Nevertheless, crew members will direct households with kids to the correct seashore if obligatory.

One different seashore space — at Mabrika Cove, close to the doorway to Lookout Cay — is just accessible if you happen to hire one of many household cabanas there. (See under.)

A set of boardwalk stairs descending to the beach
Stairs descend from the Mabrika Cove household cabanas to the seashore at Disney Lookout Cay. ASHLEY KOSCIOLEK/THE POINTS GUY

Beachgoers who benefit from the two predominant seashores can make the most of bars and buffets which are a brief stroll away. Cruisers accessing the Mabrika Cove seashore by way of cabana rental have their very own devoted eating pavilion in that space. (See under.)

A view of beach chairs, umbrellas and bars on Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point from the water
A view of the seashore from the water at Lookout Cay. ASHLEY KOSCIOLEK/THE POINTS GUY

All seashores have complimentary entry to loungers, umbrellas and close by loos. Lifeguards are stationed each on land and on private watercraft that scan all the seashore areas. Life jackets for kids and adults additionally can be found for complimentary use.

Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Level has no swimming pools.

A towel station is close to the Mabrika Cove tram cease, so that you don’t have to convey your personal from the ship.

A restricted variety of first-come, first-served seashore wheelchairs will quickly be out there for complimentary passenger use.

What are one of the best issues to do at Disney Lookout Cay?

For households

The Rush Out Gush Out water play area at Disney's Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point
The Rush Out Gush Out water play space at Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Level. ASHLEY KOSCIOLEK/THE POINTS GUY

Households on the lookout for greater than only a day lazing on the seashore can head to Rush Out Gush Out, Disney Lookout Cay’s colourful, family-friendly water play space. It options water sprayers and a few small tube slides for youths.

A children's water play area
Sebastian’s Cove at Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Level. ASHLEY KOSCIOLEK/THE POINTS GUY

A separate splash space for youths is Sebastian’s Cove, the place younger kids who’re signed up for the cruise line’s children membership actions can play below the supervision of youth membership workers. Dad and mom can examine their children in throughout set hours to get pleasure from some adults-only time whereas the little ones splash amongst fountains adorned with sea characters a la “The Little Mermaid.”

Dale and Chip at Disney's Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point
Dale and Chip main a sport of ring toss on the Play-Play Pavilion at Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Level. ASHLEY KOSCIOLEK/THE POINTS GUY

For interactive enjoyable and video games, try the “Disney Enjoyable within the Solar Seashore Bash,” which is, paradoxically and mercifully, held within the shade of the Play-Play Pavilion — a big, lined, open-air construction used for household actions. The bash occurs twice a day and entails ring toss and water video games for youths, hosted by Chip, Dale, Goofy and Pluto. Different kid-friendly actions — Hula-Hoops, soccer, and so on. — occur all through the day, too.

Subsequent door, you may also try Triton’s Trumpet Stage, the place numerous family-friendly actions and music performances happen. Throughout my go to, artists have been there making sand sculptures.

For seashore bums

A beach with lounge chairs, colorful umbrellas and palm trees
The seashores at Disney Lookout Cay have loads of free loungers and umbrellas for passenger use. ASHLEY KOSCIOLEK/THE POINTS GUY

This one is straightforward. Merely plant your self at one of many free umbrella loungers alongside any of the seashores, and luxuriate in. For a kid-free expertise, head left simply previous the Goombay space’s data station and make your strategy to the far finish of the seashore, the place you’ll discover Serenity Bay.

If in case you have the finances and you may guide one earlier than they promote out, renting a non-public cabana is one other nice strategy to benefit from the seashore — however with additional facilities. (See under.)

For tradition vultures

Bahamian artwork at Disney's Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point
Bahamian artwork on the Goombay Cultural Heart at Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Level. ASHLEY KOSCIOLEK/THE POINTS GUY

In the event you’re desirous to be taught extra in regards to the Bahamas’ stunning tradition, go to the Goombay Cultural Heart within the coronary heart of the Goombay space of Disney Lookout Cay.

Along with admiring the native artwork items displayed, you possibly can participate in artwork lessons taught by locals and be taught a bit in regards to the islands’ historical past.

A junkanoo performance
A Junkanoo efficiency at Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Level. ASHLEY KOSCIOLEK/THE POINTS GUY

It’s additionally the place to view “Rush! A Junkanoo Celebration” — a vibrant and energetic efficiency by native Junkanoo dancers. It options elaborate, brilliantly coloured costumes and visits from Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Daisy.

For lively guests

A nature trail surrounded by palm trees
A part of the character path at Disney Lookout Cay. ASHLEY KOSCIOLEK/THE POINTS GUY

Passengers who simply can’t sit nonetheless can hire bicycles on the Rocky Level rental stand close to the Goombay Cultural Heart tram cease ($15 per individual for the entire day). Pedal alongside a collection of motorbike paths that wind all through the vacation spot. (Throughout my go to, the paths weren’t but prepared and, subsequently, weren’t open to guests.)

If counting steps is extra your factor, you gained’t wish to miss a stroll alongside the Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Level nature path. It takes between 10 and quarter-hour every strategy to stroll the sandy however agency path to see the previous lighthouse, from which the vacation spot’s identify was derived. It’s an amazing spot for images, and alongside the way in which, you’re positive to identify a few of the island’s native vegetation and perhaps an animal or two. You may stroll it by yourself or guide a guided tour.

The lighthouse at Disney's Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point
The lighthouse at Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Level. ASHLEY KOSCIOLEK/THE POINTS GUY

Given the terrain, I don’t advocate sporting flip-flops for the stroll. Moreover, as a result of the path is hard-packed, it’s largely wheelchair accessible. Nevertheless, the route has some delicate inclines and areas the place the terrain could be a little bit looser or rougher. Anybody utilizing a mobility assist ought to proceed with warning and discretion.

Need some watery enjoyable whilst you burn energy? Lease snorkeling gear (a masks with a snorkel, a life vest and fins) for $38 per individual for the day. You may choose up the gear on the Flippers & Fins stand, about midway between Household Seashore and Serenity Bay Seashore.

Like Castaway Cay, Lookout Cay will finally host a 5K run for passengers wishing to participate whereas they’re in port. At press time, details about the particular route was not but out there.

In the event you’d wish to pay for an lively tour, choices abound, together with biking, kayaking and snorkeling. (See under.)

For eco-conscious friends

A sign with a QR code to tell visitors about Bahamian nature
Discovery Path signage tells passengers about native natural world at Lookout Cay. ASHLEY KOSCIOLEK/THE POINTS GUY

In the event you’re within the native atmosphere, try the Discovery Path, a part of the character path expertise. A collection of posted indicators all through the vacation spot provide QR codes that present details about native vegetation and animals, the island’s geography, and extra.

A number of eco-tours are provided among the many checklist of shore excursions that take passengers out of the fast Lookout Cay space and into the remainder of Eleuthera. (See under.)

Can I meet Disney characters at Lookout Cay?

Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Daisy on a stage
Mickey, Minnie, Daisy and Donald dance on stage on the Goombay Cultural Heart at Lookout Cay. ASHLEY KOSCIOLEK/THE POINTS GUY

Sure, alternatives abound to fulfill and take images with Disney characters. Test the Disney Cruise Line Navigator App for scheduled appearances.

You may also catch a glimpse of Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Daisy throughout “Rush! A Junkanoo Celebration” on the Goombay Cultural Heart. Plus, Chip, Dale, Goofy and Pluto lead the “Disney Enjoyable within the Solar Seashore Bash,” held on the Play-Play Pavilion.

What are the excursions at Lookout Cay?

Turbot Berth is one among two locations at Disney Lookout Cay the place passengers can guide shore excursions and meet to depart for them. ASHLEY KOSCIOLEK/THE POINTS GUY

What’s good about Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Level is that it’s not the whole lot of the island. In contrast to Castaway Cay — which is its personal island, solely operated by Disney Cruise Line — Lookout Cay is a small portion of a bigger island on which individuals stay, work and go about their every day lives. Due to that, Disney is ready to provide excursions that enterprise past the cruise line’s designed areas.

Throughout my go to, excursions listed on the DCL app included:

  • Bahama Financial institution Boat Escape: A two-hour, 15-minute tour for $109 (ages 10 and older) or $79 (ages 8-9)
  • Banana Boat: A forty five-minute tour for $59 (ages 10 and older) or $49 (ages 8-9)
  • Bike and Kayak at Disney Lookout Cay: A two-hour, 15-minute tour for $99 (ages 10-80) or $89 (ages 4-9)
  • Boiling Gap Reef Snorkel: A 3-hour, 15-minute tour for $109 (ages 10 and older) or $79 (ages 8-9)
  • E-Bike, Sand, Snorkel and Historical past: A two-hour, 15-minute tour for $139 (ages 16-75)
  • Historic Nature and Buggy Tour (two individuals): A one-hour, 45-minute tour for $239 (ages 12 and older)
  • Historic Nature and Buggy tour (4 individuals): A one-hour, 45-minute tour for $399 (ages 12 and older)
  • Nature Stroll and Coral Nursery: A two-hour, 15-minute tour for $59 (ages 10 and older) or $49 (ages 8-9)
  • Pirates of Eleuthera: A two-hour, 15-minute tour for $79 (ages 10 and older), $69 (ages 3-9) or free (ages 2-3)
  • Personal Historic Cultural Tour (in SUV): A four-hour, 15-minute tour for $799 (ages 18 and older)
  • Snorkel by Boat: A two-hour, 45-minute tour for $109 (ages 10 and older) or $89 (ages 5-9)
  • South Eleuthera Eco and Cultural Tour: A 3-hour, 45-minute tour for $149 (ages 10 and older), $119 (ages 4-9) or free (ages 2-3)
  • South Eleuthera Eco and Historic Tour: A 3-hour, 45-minute tour for $119 (ages 10 and older), $79 (ages 4-9) or free (ages 2-3)
  • Tropical Reef Safari Snorkel: A two-hour, 15-minute tour for $109 (ages 10 and older) or $79 (ages 8-9)

You may guide excursions previous to crusing, on board at your ship’s Port Adventures desk, by way of the Disney Cruise Line Navigator App or upon arrival at Lookout Cay. Excursions depart from both the Turbot Berth stand at Mabrika Cove, simply inside the doorway to Lookout Cay, or The Gathering Tree to the left of the knowledge heart close to the Goombay Cultural Heart tram cease.

Does Disney Lookout Cay provide cabanas to hire?

A standard cabana in Serenity Bay at Disney's Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point
A typical cabana in Serenity Bay at Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Level. ASHLEY KOSCIOLEK/THE POINTS GUY

Disney Lookout Cay has two cabana sections: Mabrika Cove Cabanas, designated for households, and Serenity Bay Cabanas, designated for adults solely.

All cabanas guide up shortly on a first-come, first-served foundation. They’re one value for the whole day for a set variety of individuals, relying on the dimensions. Nevertheless, you possibly can add extra individuals (as much as a most quantity, relying on cabana sort) for an extra price (per individual). (See under for particulars.)

Accessible cabanas can be found. Passengers can contact Disney Cruise Line’s particular companies at 407-566-3602 to inquire about reserving these.

Mabrika Cove Cabanas

A row of beach cabanas
A row of household cabanas at Mabrika Cove at Disney Lookout Cay. ASHLEY KOSCIOLEK/THE POINTS GUY

Oddly, the household cabanas are in Mabrika Cove, because the identify suggests, which suggests they’re a 15-minute tram experience away from the principle leisure location – one thing that doesn’t appear significantly family-friendly.

Luckily, households don’t should make the journey to seize a chew to eat. Along with snacks offered within the cabanas, lunch is served at a devoted eating pavilion close by. Guests can dine at tables there or take meals again to their cabanas.

Cabanas for households are available two sizes. Household Cabanas are the smaller of the 2 and may maintain as much as six individuals for $963. The second, Grand Household Cabanas, are a little bit bigger and may accommodate as much as 10 individuals for $1,375. Further individuals can be part of for $56 every. In whole, 20 cabanas can be found: 4 Grand Household Cabanas and 16 Household Cabanas.

Part of a private open-air beach cabana
The within of a seashore cabana at Disney Lookout Cay. CAPRI WHITELEY/THE POINTS GUY

Cabanas should not air-conditioned. They include three partitions (one with counter area and a minifridge stocked with bottled water and soda), a predominant entrance and slatted home windows that push out to open. A fourth partial wall is generally open-air and leads out onto the connected wood deck, the place guests can make the most of padded loungers and a desk with chairs.

A standard cabana in Serenity Bay at Disney's Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point
A typical cabana at Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Level. ASHLEY KOSCIOLEK/THE POINTS GUY

Inside, a few chairs and low tables make for nice and comfy indoor seating. Passengers wishing to enterprise to the seashore can achieve this by way of a set of stairs that leads down from the deck. Ready within the sand are loungers, upright chairs and an umbrella (which doesn’t present practically sufficient shade for all the chairs).

Lounge chairs with an umbrella outside of a private beach cabana
Lounge chairs and an umbrella outdoors of a non-public seashore cabana at Lookout Cay. ASHLEY KOSCIOLEK/THE POINTS GUY

Bigger cabanas embrace extra deck area, extra out of doors loungers and an indoor eating room with a big, lengthy desk and chairs.

Household cabanas additionally embrace freshwater out of doors showers for straightforward sand elimination, meals (snacks and lunch) and nonalcoholic drinks, sand toys, sunscreen, seashore towels, and a secure to be used throughout the day. Snorkeling tools can be included upon request. Cabanas should not have personal restrooms, however a public restroom facility is close by.

Serenity Bay Cabanas

Private cabanas on the beach
Serenity Bay cabanas at Lookout Cay. ASHLEY KOSCIOLEK/THE POINTS GUY

Completely for friends 18 and older, the Serenity Bay adults-only cabanas are about as removed from the household cabanas as you could be on the developed a part of the Disney property.

They include two varieties: Serenity Bay Cabanas, which maintain as much as 4 individuals for $523, and Serenity Bay Grand Cabanas, which might accommodate as much as 10 individuals for $963. Further individuals could be accommodated for $56 every. Six cabanas make up the full stock, with two of them within the Grand Cabana class.

The inside of a standard cabana
The within of a normal Serenity Bay cabana at Disney Lookout Cay. ASHLEY KOSCIOLEK/THE POINTS GUY

Layouts and facilities are just like these of the Mabrika Cove Cabanas, and they’re additionally not air-conditioned, nor do they provide personal loos. Public ones are within the neighborhood, nevertheless.

Is meals included at Disney Lookout Cay?

A round building with shell-like shade structures
True-True BBQ presents a number of walk-up home windows, serving a buffet-style lunch at Lookout Cay. ASHLEY KOSCIOLEK/THE POINTS GUY

You wager. Lookout Cay has two predominant (and free) buffet areas: True-True BBQ and True-True Too BBQ. True-True is discovered between the knowledge sales space and the household seashore, and True-True Too is between the knowledge sales space and Serenity Bay.

Food from the True-True Too BBQ buffet at Disney's Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point
Meals from the True-True Too BBQ buffet at Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Level. ASHLEY KOSCIOLEK/THE POINTS GUY

Each serve fish (mahi-mahi and salmon), hen and seafood rice bowls, barbecue ribs, rotisserie hen, cheeseburgers, sizzling canine, Unimaginable Burgers, and crispy hen sandwiches. Sides embrace couscous salad, coleslaw, baked beans, grilled broccoli, corn on the cob, baked plantains and candy potato fries.

Fruit, salads and other sides in bowls with tongs
The buffets on Disney Lookout Cay provide a number of choices for sides. ASHLEY KOSCIOLEK/THE POINTS GUY

Sadly, the meals areas have a fly downside. The bugs buzz throughout the serving areas and infrequently land on the meals gadgets. The road has taken steps to curb the difficulty, together with including followers to meals service counters and tables within the seating areas.

Covered dining pavilions on the beach
Disney Lookout Cay’s buffets provide close by seating below shaded pavilions. ASHLEY KOSCIOLEK/THE POINTS GUY

Talking of seating, True-True has 5 lined pavilions with tables, and True-True Too has 4. At peak instances, it may be troublesome to discover a spot.

Every location has a drink kiosk space that gives free self-serve water, tender drinks and tender ice cream.

A soda dispenser with cups beside it
Disney Lookout Cay’s buffets every have a free kiosk for self-serve drinks and tender ice cream. ASHLEY KOSCIOLEK/THE POINTS GUY

Moreover, Serenity Bay has its personal complimentary buffet, Serenity Bay BBQ, which serves the identical gadgets as True-True and True-True Too. It additionally has its personal shaded seating areas and a stand with drinks and ice cream. The close by Blue Gap Bar is the place to seize an alcoholic beverage.

A round building with colorful adornments and walk-up windows that are shuttered
Serenity Bay BBQ buffet serves the adults-only Serenity Bay space at Lookout Cay. ASHLEY KOSCIOLEK/THE POINTS GUY

The buffets are the one locations at Lookout Cay that serve meals, and so they achieve this between 11 a.m. and a couple of p.m. Which means if you happen to’re hungry or want a snack earlier or later, you’re out of luck. Be sure you eat an excellent breakfast earlier than you disembark, and pack your personal nibbles if you happen to assume you could be peckish within the late afternoon.

Are there bars at Lookout Cay?

A beach bar with a peaked roof and stairs to the beach
Bow & Ribbon Bar serves a part of the household seashore at Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Level. ASHLEY KOSCIOLEK/THE POINTS GUY

After all! Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Level has 4 bars, a smoothie stand and a espresso kiosk. All are within the Goombay space, apart from the espresso stand, which is at Mabrika Cove.

The Blue Gap Bar serves the Serenity Bay adults-only space, and it’s the bar with the simplest entry from the seashore. The following closest one to the seashore is on the completely reverse finish, on the finish of the household seashore. Midway between the 2 are the Watering Gap Bar, close to True-True BBQ, and the Bow & Ribbon Bar, which is close to True-True Too BBQ.

A menu and souvenir pineapple cup from the Reef and Wreck Bar on Disney's Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point
A menu and memento pineapple cup from the Reef & Wreck Bar on Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Level. ASHLEY KOSCIOLEK/THE POINTS GUY

The menus embrace Volley, Really and White Claw seltzers; Kalik and Sands beers; a number of flavored cold-brew coffees; and cocktails like a black cherry pina colada, Junkanoo Juice (rum, banana, lime, pineapple and keenness orange guava) and a Bahama Sling (peach rum, Cointreau, lime, orgeat and bitters).

The menu additionally options specials: Eleuthera Euphoria (rum, pineapple and Dole Whip pineapple) and Butterfly Switcha (lemonade, jasmine inexperienced tea and a tastebud enhancer).

You may also buy memento pineapple cups and tumblers on the bars for $21 every.

A smoothie from Sensational Smoothies on Disney's Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point
A smoothie from Sandsational Smoothies at Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Level. ASHLEY KOSCIOLEK/THE POINTS GUY

Sandsational Smoothies, the smoothie stand close to the Watering Gap Bar, presents nonalcoholic frozen drinks. (Attempt the Tropical Teaser: vanilla ice cream, mango, pineapple and tropical Pop Rocks.) Nonalcoholic specialty drinks embrace flavored iced tea and watermelon limeade.

A coffee stand and a souvenir kiosk
Mangroves & Go, a espresso window close to the First & Final Probability Stand at Mabrika Cove at Lookout Cay. ASHLEY KOSCIOLEK/THE POINTS GUY

The espresso stand Mangroves & Go is simply past the doorway to Lookout Cay. It’s superb for grabbing a morning cup of joe to start out your day ashore. Select from double and single pictures of espresso, lattes, cappuccinos, iced espresso and chilly brew, in addition to spiked espresso drinks and specialty island concoctions just like the Junkanoo Latte — a mix of chilly brew, vanilla and lavender.

Oddly, most bars and the smoothie stand are fairly removed from the seashore, that means you’ll have a little bit of a trek to seize drinks. It may be an ordeal if you must pack up the children each time you head off looking for water or different hydration, which is essential within the sizzling Bahamian solar.

An empty water station on a nature trail
An empty water station alongside the character path at Lookout Cay. ASHLEY KOSCIOLEK/THE POINTS GUY

The cruise line says it’s engaged on including water stations past the soda fountains discovered close to the buffet areas. Within the meantime, one reasonably dear choice beachgoers have is to buy a cooler bag at Mabrika Cove. Every carries six bottles of both Dasani or Smartwater for $26 or $32.25, respectively.

Since Disney Cruise Line doesn’t provide beverage packages, every drink is charged a la carte to your onboard account utilizing your keycard.

Is there purchasing at Disney Lookout Cay?

A colorful, open-air storefront
Treasures of Eleuthera sells every kind of native handicrafts and artwork. ASHLEY KOSCIOLEK/THE POINTS GUY

Is Mickey a mouse? Shopaholics can fulfill their retail remedy cravings at a number of outposts, together with Disney T’ings and Treasures of Eleuthera, each within the coronary heart of the Goombay Cultural Heart space, close to the tram cease of the identical identify.

The previous presents Disney merchandise, which incorporates quite a lot of attire bearing Bahamian-designed representations of well-liked characters like Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy. You’ll additionally discover Lookout Cay Spirit Jerseys, T-shirts, hats, tumblers, Loungefly baggage, seashore blankets, picture frames, water bottles, magnets, vacation ornaments, Crocs and, in fact, mouse ears.

The latter options handicrafts made by native artists. Throughout my go to, the store showcased work, prints, straw purses and totes with Disney characters hand embroidered on them.

Guests wishing to have their hair braided can achieve this on the close by Plaits & Pleats.

Two small hair-braiding stands with umbrellas
Plaits & Pleats presents hair braiding at Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Level. ASHLEY KOSCIOLEK/THE POINTS GUY

For passengers who simply can’t wait till they arrive within the Goombay space — or those that waited till the final attainable second earlier than heading again to the ship — there’s the First & Final Probability Stand. Discovered simply previous the doorway to Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Level in Mabrika Cove, this small kiosk sells shirts, seashore towels, sunscreen, pins, keychains and an assortment of different necessities and Disney-branded gadgets.

What extra facilities will I discover?

A Bahamian-themed restroom building
Considered one of many public restrooms at Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Level. ASHLEY KOSCIOLEK/THE POINTS GUY

So far as the fundamentals go, loads of loos, trash cans and recycling bins are dotted all through Disney Lookout Cay. Locations for service animal aid are additionally designated all through the world.

You’ll discover an data desk and a primary assist heart if you arrive on the Goombay Cultural Heart tram cease.

Wi-Fi is accessible there. In the event you’ve bought a bundle, you’ll be capable of entry it however be aware that you simply’ll seemingly lose connectivity on the tram experience between Mabrika Cove and Serenity Bay. You may also hook up with mobile information when you have a world plan that covers the Bahamas. In any other case, preserve your telephone on airplane mode.

In the event you stroll to the far finish of Household Seashore, previous the Play-Play Pavilion, you’ll discover the doorway to the character path. In the event you proceed straight as an alternative of turning to the left to enter the path, you possibly can comply with the trail from the character path to the Goombay Cultural Heart tram cease. In the event you’re making your approach again to Mabrika Cove and don’t wish to cope with different passengers on the winding boardwalk, it offers a much less chaotic path to hop on the shuttle.

Are you able to keep in a single day at Disney Lookout Cay?

Though the island of Eleuthera is inhabited, passengers should not in a position to keep in a single day at Lookout Cay. The personal vacation spot itself has no resorts or different sleeping lodging that might permit for in a single day friends.

What’s the standard Lookout Cay climate like?

A beach view with a palm tree
A view of a few of the undeveloped space at Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Level. ASHLEY KOSCIOLEK/THE POINTS GUY

The climate within the Bahamas is usually nice and heat all 12 months, with common temperatures within the excessive 70s in winter and the excessive 80s to low 90s in summer time. Count on probably the most rain in June, August and September.

Hurricane season, which runs from June to November, can have an effect on climate situations, with probably the most exercise typically seen between August and October.

Shade, sunscreen (ideally one which’s reef-safe) and hydration are key to avoiding the damaging results of the solar. Be sure you drink loads of water, reapply sunblock and search shelter if obligatory. Protecting clothes, sun shades and hats are additionally necessities.

Can I see a Disney Lookout Cay map?

Map of Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point
A map of Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Level. DISNEY CRUISE LINE

Passengers can request a paper copy of the Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Level map on the data desk close to the Goombay Cultural Heart tram cease. Though it’s out there on the Disney Cruise Line app, it may be troublesome to see on a tiny telephone display, particularly within the vibrant solar.

Word that the map can be cumbersome to learn as a result of every merchandise is numbered as an alternative of labeled, and you must use a key to find out what’s what.

Click on right here to view, obtain or print a bigger PDF model of the map.

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