Can I use cash at Castaway Cay?


Can I use cash at Castaway Cay? They know that there are plenty of treasures to choose from whether shopping onboard or while visiting ports of call. When it comes to shopping at Castaway Cay, you will need to use your Key to the World Card to charge purchases to your onboard account. Cash is not accepted at the shops on the island.


Can you get off at Castaway Cay without a passport?

Your children do not need passports for a stop at Castaway Cay. When disembarking the ship you will each need to take your Key to the World card and travelers 18 years and older will need to bring a photo ID as well. Aside from these items and your sunscreen you won't need anything else!


What movie was filmed at Castaway Cay?

The beach where Tom Hanks first encounters Daryl Hannah in Splash is on the island, and parts of the film Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl were filmed on the cay as well.


Do slot machines on cruise ships take cash?

Most slot machines will just take your cruise card, but some will also take cash. Very few cruise ship casinos are cash-only but a few do exist. (Windstar and Silversea are examples.)


Is Castaway Cay crowded?

If you want to escape the crowds and get some AMAZING photo ops on Castaway Cay! All you have to do is come early and stay late. The first and last hours on the island are the least crowded (by far). Get off the ship as soon as they allow passengers off.


Do you need water shoes for Castaway Cay?

Do you need Water Shoes at Castaway Cay? On Castaway Cay I highly recommend Water Shoes for all the family for your day at Castaway Cay. The sand is sharp and can also get very hot. Even when you are in the ocean you will wish that you had bought some water shoes with you.


Can you drink at 18 on Castaway Cay?

The drinking age aboard Disney Cruise Line ships and Disney Castaway Cay is 21, with a valid photo I.D. There are some exceptions to this, depending on where the cruise originates and/or ends, and subject to parental/guardian consent.


Do I bring cash on a cruise ship?

Prior to your cruise, you'll connect your onboard account with a credit or debit card, and all payments will be charged to that card at the end of the cruise. You won't require cash for 99% of purchases on a cruise, whether specialty restaurants, cocktails, or souvenirs.


Is it better to bring cash on a cruise?

In addition to security, it's also helpful to have cash as some places — such as smaller souvenir shops or taxi cabs — don't accept credit cards. Credit card usage simply isn't as widespread as it is in the United States.