Absolutely love Serenity Bay. We’ve been to Castaway Cay 3 times and each time we spent our time at Serenity Bay, the last time we rented a cabana and went with our 2 adult kids. It was peaceful, calm and quiet, just what we were looking for. We got away from the hustle and bustle of kids and families. We snorkeled and used the tubes, laid in hammocks and sipped lots of good drinks. The food was really good and the music was fun. We had books with us and our iPods, and when we got a little sleepy we took a nap, you can’t nap at the family beach. All in all, Castaway Cay has something for everyone and that’s why it’s perfect.
I was on the Wonder for the Panama Canal cruise in February. There were only 200 kids onboard so the family beach was completely empty. It was our first cruise so we checked out SB and it was packed. I really don’t see the big draw! I’d gladly hang on the family beach.
That is something I have never thought about before! What if all of the kids were in scuttles cove... I wonder how that would change the dynamic of castaway.
LOL! The reasons you do not like it are the reasons I love it! We just got home from a 5 night cruise yesterday, our day at Serenity Bay was literally the best day! We do not have kids, I am a Disney girl through and through and love cruising with Disney that being said to get away from the noise and hustle and bustle and just be able to sit on the quiet beach and relax is what I look forward too. When I'm having a bad day at work it's my happy place that I think of. I can understand your opinion and think that it's great that you have a choice of where you want to go on the island :)
My first cruise in 2007 was our Honeymoon, and the night before we got to Castaway a hurricane hit it and we had to divert to Nassau. Then life happened and we didn’t cruise again for 8 years until we took our 4 year old daughter. I checked out Serenity bay but we didn’t stay long because part of being on the cruise for us is spending time with our daughter (before she gets to the age where we embarrass her) so we went back to the family side and stayed there. I especially love the snorkel adventure, and this year I have convinced my daughter to go too when we cruise in October.
I took my 8 year old snorkeling ... it was a lot of work! But, she’s not a great swimmer. Heck, it was a lot of work for me just to get out there... I hate the flippers. I can’t figure them out 🤦♀️ but it is worth it!!! Love the snorkeling trail!
We've been on 6 cruises since 1999. We went to Serenity Bay for the first time in 2016. Our (20-something) children grew up on the Family Beach and wanted to try Serenity Bay. They absolutely loved it. I absolutely hated it. It felt hotter. It was too quiet. I missed the sound of children playing. I missed the palm trees on the beach. I missed seeing the ship docked. I completely agree with your views. My husband and I are cruising in a few months and will not be taking the journey to SB!
I totally get what you're saying. Our first cruise was for our 25th wedding anniversary. My wife and I went to Serenity Bay. We stayed about an hour, commented that we really missed being around kids, and went over to the family beach to hang out! Since then we've been back to Serenity Bay a few times, but usually don't spend the entire time there. We enjoy watching kids play on the other beach. However, I will say that if you're looking for a more relaxed dining experience, the Serenity Bay area is where you want to be. Keep up the good work!
Yes the dining is more relaxed! For some reasons my family always ends up eating as the food is about to close so it’s fairly stress free in that case. However, the best is when you are there on a classic ship!! I always feel like no one is on the island compared to the dream class 😃
Been to Castaway 4 times on summer cruises. All four times the family beach was empty. Serenity bay was packed. Didn't care for it either. I'm a swimmer and Serenity never gets more than two feed deep no matter how far out you go, at least as far as I can tell. My kids are grown but I still like the family side better.
We split the day up, in the morning we get off and hit the family beach with the kids till lunch, we get lunch at Cookies Too with the kids then they go off and have some free time while we head to Serenity Bay for a few hours and really enjoy it
I agree we went, ate lunch looked at the water and left. There was seaweed and it was really rough the day we went so we went back to the calmer livelier side.
Ashley - great post as always! I almost completely agree with you, almost ... we prefer the fun and busy vibe over on the family side like you, BUT, the water at Serenity Bay is like nothing I’ve experienced anywhere else, you can walk way out into the bay and just plop down in the crystal clear water and sit and soak in the wonderfulness of it all while colorful fish start to swirl all around you. Stunningly pristine and beautiful! The family side is great to, but the water gets stirred up a lot, it’s downright murky at times. I definitely spend more time hanging out on family side, but when I want to experience postcard level Caribbean water, I head over to Serenity Bay.
First dcl cruise was the dream a year ago today for my friends wedding, we were all kid free and we spent the day at serenity bay and had it basically to ourselves (wedding guests) it was a fun day. This next one I'm bringing my kids, can't wait to check out the family beaches!
I'm not a fan of serenity bay either. I had seen videos with fruit carts and soda machines (which obviously was in the family area). And all there was was the bar. Next time I go I will only do the family beach.
They do have a soda machine there, but it is super easy to miss. And yes, the gorgeous carts of fruit are on the family side. They must think that adults don't like carts of fruit.
1 thing Serenity Bay has is Serenity. Lots of quiet, just the waves of the ocean. No kids, I think a lot of people really like that. There’s plenty of bars with “loud” music on the family side of the island. 1 thing I like about Serenity Bay is that they serve steaks on the grill. They don’t do that on the family side.
Just got back from a 7 day Caribbean on the Fantasy!!!! It was my 3rd cruise but binge watching your vids before the cruise really made the experience amazing!!!!!! My boyfriend and I are actually thinking about moving to Florida next year so we can cruise more often!! Lol im obsessed
I just got back from my 7 day Disney cruise. When we docked at Castaway Cay, I didn’t get off the ship till like 11:15a. I think I was on the island for maybe 1hr. It’s a pretty place, but it was crowded at Serenity Bay, I ended up eating and going back to the ship. I’m a Florida native, when you can visit the beach anytime, it doesn’t really interest me to visit beaches. I didn’t totally enjoy the cruise, it was super crowded and I was dodging kids all the time walking around the ship. By day 4 I was over the Disney music.
Yes afternoons on serenity seem to be a lot more crowded than the mornings that is for sure. And yes I too have the option to go to the beach whenever I want as well.. which is why I go back to the ship early on routes where castaway is the last day of the cruise! Rather spend it on the ship than in the sand👍🏻
Our kids are 24 & 29 so it's a couples cruse for us. I do LOVE the quiet of Serenity Bay and it was awesome being there all day. However, when we walked back to the ship we passed through the family beach we felt like we had missed a lot & we did. When we are there (NEXT WEEK YEAY) the plan is to spend more time at the family beach & see more of the stuff over there. For sure we will hit the quiet side but just not for so much time. We are not super big on excursions so we will just rent bikes for an hour & rent some inner tubes. I think we need to go there about 6 more times before we get to see it all.
I didn’t go to serenity bay until my 13th cruise...and then left for the family beach an hour later. Something you didn’t mention was that the sun doesn’t reach that side of the island until later in the day in the winter months so it was just too darn cold for me. It almost feels like serenity bay was an afterthought since the family beaches and surrounding areas are so built up and serenity bay is just not that developed.
I can’t believe how many of your preferences I agree with! Serenity Bay is beautiful but my husband and I, who have never cruised with children, much prefer the “family” Castaway experience. And, I really think the food is better on the family side! 😊. We almost always go to Serenity and walk around but usually end up back with the crowds! Thank you for your videos.
My biggest disappointment with Castaway Cay was a lack of accessible cabanas. One accessible cabana on the whole island is like having one accessible parking spot at a mall. At the very least, a "Castaway Getaway" that multiple families of individuals with disabilities could share throughout the day would be really thoughtful - particularly for those with conditions that require sun protection or sensory breaks.
To argue your point of scuttle cove, sure i could put my non existence kids there but i still have to hear the screams and shrills of other kids from other familys. The point of Serenity Bay is peace and quite and relaxing because that is what one is meant to do on a vacation. Also to argue your point that its not disney enough is that you get your disney fill on the cruise ship the magic is all there, when you get the few hours to relax and enjoy peace and quite and beauty that is another magic in itself.
Yes that is true.. not everyone puts their kids int he kids club on the island. I actually make my kids stay with me, therefore, yes, my girls are ones that would def not make it very serene :)
@@DisneyCruisers yes exactly. I mean I understand what your trying to say, I really do, but you are completely missing the point of serenity bay in your video.
I loved Serenity Bay!!! I relaxed in hammock, enjoyed the water and had a wonderful lunch. I didn’t care about the music or not having more to do there because my intention was to relax. It was just what I needed.😊
I feel like going to Serenity Bay is not worth the wait on the tram for us. We basically got there and then shortly after that we got a message that our kids wanted to be picked up at scuttles Cove. It took forever to get back to them. Very nice but the family beaches are just as nice. I would only got there if I didn't have kids at all.
We prefer the food at Serenity Bay- not as congested, so cooked food seems fresher. Also, some food items available that we haven’t seen at Cookies. We have been there eight times, and love it. Maybe because we’re grandparents, and only our youngest grandchild is still too young for SB:)
You’re absolutely right! Different strokes for different folks and My husband and I prefer the peacefulness that’s Serenity Bay. We don’t have children and want to relax. 😂 But we also don’t discriminate because you gotta get both the ice cream on the adult side and on the family beach. 😜
Bahaha yes .. I’ll go somewhere for some other reason and come back with two cones in my hand and my husband is always like “ice cream!” And I’m always like “when am I not eating ice cream on the cruise!” 😂 I must say though that I am die hard for the chocolate.
Hubby and I are headed for a "Honeymoon" cruise (10 years late) lol I am excited to try both sides!! I only have experienced the family side, which i agree with you is amazing!!
I actually agree with you. We spent our last 3 hours of Castaway at serenity bay and hated it. It was so rocky that you couldn't go without shoes and the water was so shallow that you couldn't even properly swim. I regretted going over there and wish we would have stayed on the family side.
I've never been to serenity bay. We travelled without kids but stayed on the family beach. We wanted to try the slides for a bit. Will check it out next time. Love all your videos
I can’t hold my bladder for that long! Props to you! (Now that I’m pregnant, it seems like I have to go every 30 minutes. Glad that you said the bathrooms are super nice because I’ll be spending lots of time there. 😉)
I just shared this with my husband - we totally agree with you. We have no kids but love the family beach and BBQ so much more than serenity bay. The people watching is so much more fun and active. Keep up the great videos!
I totally agree, I just went to Serenity Bay for the first time on my recent cruise and I was bored beyond measure my friend enjoyed it yet I didn't understand why I definitely love the Family beach more but will go to Serenity Bay to get Ribeyes
When we went to Serenity Bay, we were watching adults drinking and acting like a fool. They gave us great memories to laugh at haha. It was a good time!
Same, I don’t like Serenity Bay as much. I like all the action and fun at the family beach! Being around kids has never bothered me. It seems like a lot of seaweed washes up on the Serenity Bay beach as well.
@@DisneyCruisers this is why I don't think I will be able to even try it lol btw already saving for our land and sea trip for the youngest child's 5th birthday January of 2022!!!
Serenity Bay should be different from the family beach. If it's not your thing, that's cool but what's the point in doing the same thing, just without kids?
Never being in Serenity Bay, but I will take your word for it. We left the kids on the play area while we did the 5k (more like the 2k) and we were worried to leave them long, but we were wrong, they had a blast so maybe next time!
I went to Serenity Bay for the first time last year on me and my best friends cruise. I loved it, it was like being on a deserted island 🌴 it was SO relaxing. I think that’s the point I mean it’s in its name. It was getting away from the world some quiet and some peace of mind. We laid in the sun for a bit, laid on our floats in the water for a bit, had lunch and we had an excursion booked but it got cancelled. So it was in the evening and we decided we would just get back on the boat and take a nap before dinner. It was extremely hot that day, it was mid September so the sun did drain us a bit. I don’t know why I’m telling everyone all these details. I’m sorry I’m just that type of person that tells long stories 😉
I've actually never been to Serenity Bay, unless the time I went for a cabana massage counts? I always have my kids with me. They have never wanted to go into Scuttle's Cove. Believe it or not, I've never eaten on Castaway Cay either! Food outside makes me nervous, so I always go back to the ship. I would like to try a family cabana sometime, if I can ever afford it.
On our first cruise last year, we spent the morning with our kids on the family beach. Then we ate lunch ate Cookies Too. After that we dropped the kids off at Scuttles Cove, then hubby and I spent a couple hours at Serenity Bay. It was so peaceful and quiet! And the water was so nice! We struck up a conversation with a fellow cruiser and we were able to talk in peace because, NO KIDS!🤣 It really is two totally different experiences. If you like quiet and laid back, Serenity will be your thing. If you like it more lively with lots of activity, then the family beach will be your best bet. It's kind of like comparing DCL to WDW. Two totally different experiences.
Thanks for the info ! Saving up to plan our first Disney Cruise! Love your videos! Your a teacher? Me too! I teach pre-school! What grade do you teach?
Hi Ashley im ashley too well my middle name is and as a disney cruiser also i actually disagree. My husband and i enjoy quiet time with a toddler and 2 more young ones we love a little quiet time but nevertheless i love you energy its the same as mine.
why won't Disney alow cruise ship passengers to go onland to sandy point a local community less than half a mile away that has great food,culture and bahamian waiting to serve and entertain the cruise guest it a crying shame the Bahamas government allowed this all that money is staying on Disney's boat .😡
Electrons. Subtraction. Division. Property taxes. Minus signs. "You should have stayed longer into the afternoon." "That's the point of it: to be nice and quiet and calm, without your kids." Undeveloped film. There, that's all the negative things I have to say to you. XD When I write "nasty things" to people, they're the *good* nasty things. ;) Except when I write them to my wife apparently, because she just rolls her eyes. :/ Any chance you made this video after watching GoT?
This is hilarious!! At first I was reading the comment and then I had to look to see what video it was for.. I teach math and science so my first thought was “how do they know I teach that?” 😂 also, I have never seen game of thrones. Did this relate to that?
@@DisneyCruisers No, but the video came out about 30 minutes after the latest Game of Thrones episode was over, so that made me think you waited. lol What grade(s) do you teach? My wife is an elementary school teacher, currently Kg, but looking elsewhere (her favorite was 4th GT). She might even jump to middle school.
@@DisneyCruisers Heh, she's looking to move school districts. Her heart is 4th & 5th, mainly language arts, but also Texas history. She's even looking at middle school right now.
What did I say about being nasty!!?!? ......... 😉😃 It doesn’t go with the rest of my vibe in my house .. however I do have a DCL ship painting in that room. And a few things from my cruises on my desk. But it’s on the other side of the room.
Absolutely love Serenity Bay. We’ve been to Castaway Cay 3 times and each time we spent our time at Serenity Bay, the last time we rented a cabana and went with our 2 adult kids. It was peaceful, calm and quiet, just what we were looking for. We got away from the hustle and bustle of kids and families. We snorkeled and used the tubes, laid in hammocks and sipped lots of good drinks. The food was really good and the music was fun. We had books with us and our iPods, and when we got a little sleepy we took a nap, you can’t nap at the family beach. All in all, Castaway Cay has something for everyone and that’s why it’s perfect.
It is absolutely perfect isn’t it? I miss it!! I would love to be floating in a tube right now!
Gotta love the bladder of a teacher!!! LOVE IT :-)
Lol
I was on the Wonder for the Panama Canal cruise in February. There were only 200 kids onboard so the family beach was completely empty. It was our first cruise so we checked out SB and it was packed. I really don’t see the big draw! I’d gladly hang on the family beach.
That is something I have never thought about before! What if all of the kids were in scuttles cove... I wonder how that would change the dynamic of castaway.
LOL! The reasons you do not like it are the reasons I love it! We just got home from a 5 night cruise yesterday, our day at Serenity Bay was literally the best day! We do not have kids, I am a Disney girl through and through and love cruising with Disney that being said to get away from the noise and hustle and bustle and just be able to sit on the quiet beach and relax is what I look forward too. When I'm having a bad day at work it's my happy place that I think of. I can understand your opinion and think that it's great that you have a choice of where you want to go on the island :)
Yes I am def glad there are so many areas where people can spread out and not all be right up on each other. Castaway is just simply the best!
Some of us don’t want all that activity, I go to both. I love my time of no noise and no kids. I do choose to eat at the family beach
My first cruise in 2007 was our Honeymoon, and the night before we got to Castaway a hurricane hit it and we had to divert to Nassau. Then life happened and we didn’t cruise again for 8 years until we took our 4 year old daughter. I checked out Serenity bay but we didn’t stay long because part of being on the cruise for us is spending time with our daughter (before she gets to the age where we embarrass her) so we went back to the family side and stayed there. I especially love the snorkel adventure, and this year I have convinced my daughter to go too when we cruise in October.
I took my 8 year old snorkeling ... it was a lot of work! But, she’s not a great swimmer. Heck, it was a lot of work for me just to get out there... I hate the flippers. I can’t figure them out 🤦♀️ but it is worth it!!! Love the snorkeling trail!
We've been on 6 cruises since 1999. We went to Serenity Bay for the first time in 2016. Our (20-something) children grew up on the Family Beach and wanted to try Serenity Bay. They absolutely loved it. I absolutely hated it. It felt hotter. It was too quiet. I missed the sound of children playing. I missed the palm trees on the beach. I missed seeing the ship docked. I completely agree with your views. My husband and I are cruising in a few months and will not be taking the journey to SB!
I am right there with ya Lynn!
I totally get what you're saying. Our first cruise was for our 25th wedding anniversary. My wife and I went to Serenity Bay. We stayed about an hour, commented that we really missed being around kids, and went over to the family beach to hang out! Since then we've been back to Serenity Bay a few times, but usually don't spend the entire time there. We enjoy watching kids play on the other beach. However, I will say that if you're looking for a more relaxed dining experience, the Serenity Bay area is where you want to be. Keep up the good work!
Yes the dining is more relaxed! For some reasons my family always ends up eating as the food is about to close so it’s fairly stress free in that case. However, the best is when you are there on a classic ship!! I always feel like no one is on the island compared to the dream class 😃
Been to Castaway 4 times on summer cruises. All four times the family beach was empty. Serenity bay was packed. Didn't care for it either. I'm a swimmer and Serenity never gets more than two feed deep no matter how far out you go, at least as far as I can tell. My kids are grown but I still like the family side better.
Yes I am not a fan of how shallow it is!!
We split the day up, in the morning we get off and hit the family beach with the kids till lunch, we get lunch at Cookies Too with the kids then they go off and have some free time while we head to Serenity Bay for a few hours and really enjoy it
That’s a great idea!!
I agree we went, ate lunch looked at the water and left. There was seaweed and it was really rough the day we went so we went back to the calmer livelier side.
Yes, there does seem to be a lot of seaweed there at times. You are right!
Ashley - great post as always! I almost completely agree with you, almost ... we prefer the fun and busy vibe over on the family side like you, BUT, the water at Serenity Bay is like nothing I’ve experienced anywhere else, you can walk way out into the bay and just plop down in the crystal clear water and sit and soak in the wonderfulness of it all while colorful fish start to swirl all around you. Stunningly pristine and beautiful! The family side is great to, but the water gets stirred up a lot, it’s downright murky at times. I definitely spend more time hanging out on family side, but when I want to experience postcard level Caribbean water, I head over to Serenity Bay.
Yes the water is spectacular out there!!! I wish there were waves though 👍🏻
First dcl cruise was the dream a year ago today for my friends wedding, we were all kid free and we spent the day at serenity bay and had it basically to ourselves (wedding guests) it was a fun day. This next one I'm bringing my kids, can't wait to check out the family beaches!
I could see how having a big group of friends on serenity with the place to yourself could be fun!! Yes, I would do that!
I'm not a fan of serenity bay either. I had seen videos with fruit carts and soda machines (which obviously was in the family area). And all there was was the bar. Next time I go I will only do the family beach.
They do have a soda machine there, but it is super easy to miss. And yes, the gorgeous carts of fruit are on the family side. They must think that adults don't like carts of fruit.
1 thing Serenity Bay has is Serenity. Lots of quiet, just the waves of the ocean. No kids, I think a lot of people really like that. There’s plenty of bars with “loud” music on the family side of the island. 1 thing I like about Serenity Bay is that they serve steaks on the grill. They don’t do that on the family side.
I wish the waves were bigger on that side. I like having no waves for my kids.. but I like playing in them.
We had som much fun at the main beach that we never made it to serinity bay. Cast Away is too much fun!
So SO FUN!
Just got back from a 7 day Caribbean on the Fantasy!!!! It was my 3rd cruise but binge watching your vids before the cruise really made the experience amazing!!!!!! My boyfriend and I are actually thinking about moving to Florida next year so we can cruise more often!! Lol im obsessed
Not going to lie.. I do not want to move away from Florida... I need that resident discount!
Sweet thank you for your look and glad i found this channel
Thanks for watching and commenting Sara😃👍🏻
Negative comment....
Is this what you meant?? Love all your videos! Keep em coming!!
Bahahahahaha
But they serve grilled steak over at Serenity Bay.
I just got back from my 7 day Disney cruise. When we docked at Castaway Cay, I didn’t get off the ship till like 11:15a. I think I was on the island for maybe 1hr. It’s a pretty place, but it was crowded at Serenity Bay, I ended up eating and going back to the ship. I’m a Florida native, when you can visit the beach anytime, it doesn’t really interest me to visit beaches. I didn’t totally enjoy the cruise, it was super crowded and I was dodging kids all the time walking around the ship. By day 4 I was over the Disney music.
Yes afternoons on serenity seem to be a lot more crowded than the mornings that is for sure. And yes I too have the option to go to the beach whenever I want as well.. which is why I go back to the ship early on routes where castaway is the last day of the cruise! Rather spend it on the ship than in the sand👍🏻
Our kids are 24 & 29 so it's a couples cruse for us. I do LOVE the quiet of Serenity Bay and it was awesome being there all day. However, when we walked back to the ship we passed through the family beach we felt like we had missed a lot & we did. When we are there (NEXT WEEK YEAY) the plan is to spend more time at the family beach & see more of the stuff over there. For sure we will hit the quiet side but just not for so much time. We are not super big on excursions so we will just rent bikes for an hour & rent some inner tubes. I think we need to go there about 6 more times before we get to see it all.
Next week 🎉🎉 yeah, I don’t really do excursions on castaway either!
I didn’t go to serenity bay until my 13th cruise...and then left for the family beach an hour later. Something you didn’t mention was that the sun doesn’t reach that side of the island until later in the day in the winter months so it was just too darn cold for me. It almost feels like serenity bay was an afterthought since the family beaches and surrounding areas are so built up and serenity bay is just not that developed.
You are so right! It is much colder on that side.. and when it rains in the morning the chairs don’t dry off. Excellent comment! Thanks Auburn!
I can’t believe how many of your preferences I agree with! Serenity Bay is beautiful but my husband and I, who have never cruised with children, much prefer the “family” Castaway experience. And, I really think the food is better on the family side! 😊. We almost always go to Serenity and walk around but usually end up back with the crowds! Thank you for your videos.
Thanks for commenting Jan! Disney is family to me, so it makes since that the family side is more Disney like and fun.
My biggest disappointment with Castaway Cay was a lack of accessible cabanas. One accessible cabana on the whole island is like having one accessible parking spot at a mall. At the very least, a "Castaway Getaway" that multiple families of individuals with disabilities could share throughout the day would be really thoughtful - particularly for those with conditions that require sun protection or sensory breaks.
I love that idea of having a multiple family cabana!! You should tell DCL that!!
I totally agree with you about Serenity Bay. I tried it and it was not for me. The upbeat atmosphere on the family beach is what I enjoy.
Yes that is a great word to use... I love how upbeat it is 👍🏻👍🏻
I totally agree!!! I love the Disney music anywhere!!! It’s one of my absolute favorite things about Disney cruises!!!
I just came back from my 1st disney cruise and loved the family side on castaway cay, didnt even bother to go to serenity bay
Castaway is so fun and you only get so much time on it! Best not to waste it heading over to Serenity 👍🏻
To argue your point of scuttle cove, sure i could put my non existence kids there but i still have to hear the screams and shrills of other kids from other familys. The point of Serenity Bay is peace and quite and relaxing because that is what one is meant to do on a vacation. Also to argue your point that its not disney enough is that you get your disney fill on the cruise ship the magic is all there, when you get the few hours to relax and enjoy peace and quite and beauty that is another magic in itself.
Yes that is true.. not everyone puts their kids int he kids club on the island. I actually make my kids stay with me, therefore, yes, my girls are ones that would def not make it very serene :)
@@DisneyCruisers yes exactly. I mean I understand what your trying to say, I really do, but you are completely missing the point of serenity bay in your video.
I loved Serenity Bay!!! I relaxed in hammock, enjoyed the water and had a wonderful lunch. I didn’t care about the music or not having more to do there because my intention was to relax. It was just what I needed.😊
Thanks for watching and commenting Prissy B!! I do love me a good hammock!
Love your videos Ashley!
Thanks Ania 😊
I feel like going to Serenity Bay is not worth the wait on the tram for us. We basically got there and then shortly after that we got a message that our kids wanted to be picked up at scuttles Cove. It took forever to get back to them. Very nice but the family beaches are just as nice. I would only got there if I didn't have kids at all.
Yes tram waiting is a bummer. The time on castaway is so precious I don’t want to waste it!
We prefer the food at Serenity Bay- not as congested, so cooked food seems fresher. Also, some food items available that we haven’t seen at Cookies.
We have been there eight times, and love it.
Maybe because we’re grandparents, and only our youngest grandchild is still too young for SB:)
Oh yeah, I can’t do it for quite a while but I wonder if I would think differently if I could have my whole family together at serenity.
You’re absolutely right! Different strokes for different folks and My husband and I prefer the peacefulness that’s Serenity Bay. We don’t have children and want to relax. 😂 But we also don’t discriminate because you gotta get both the ice cream on the adult side and on the family beach. 😜
Bahaha yes .. I’ll go somewhere for some other reason and come back with two cones in my hand and my husband is always like “ice cream!” And I’m always like “when am I not eating ice cream on the cruise!” 😂 I must say though that I am die hard for the chocolate.
Hubby and I are headed for a "Honeymoon" cruise (10 years late) lol I am excited to try both sides!! I only have experienced the family side, which i agree with you is amazing!!
Yes if you haven’t been over there it is worth checking out!!
I actually agree with you. We spent our last 3 hours of Castaway at serenity bay and hated it. It was so rocky that you couldn't go without shoes and the water was so shallow that you couldn't even properly swim. I regretted going over there and wish we would have stayed on the family side.
Thanks for watching and commenting Erin! I too think the water is way too shallow.
This was a great video keep up the great work💗🥰
Thanks Neve!!
I've never been to serenity bay. We travelled without kids but stayed on the family beach. We wanted to try the slides for a bit. Will check it out next time. Love all your videos
Yes! Those slides are fab!
I can’t hold my bladder for that long! Props to you! (Now that I’m pregnant, it seems like I have to go every 30 minutes. Glad that you said the bathrooms are super nice because I’ll be spending lots of time there. 😉)
Lol the bathrooms on the ship and castaway are lovely!! Now, bathrooms you use on excursions... that is a different story 😬😬
I just shared this with my husband - we totally agree with you. We have no kids but love the family beach and BBQ so much more than serenity bay. The people watching is so much more fun and active. Keep up the great videos!
Yes people watching!! That is the reason I wear sunglasses...
I totally agree, I just went to Serenity Bay for the first time on my recent cruise and I was bored beyond measure my friend enjoyed it yet I didn't understand why I definitely love the Family beach more but will go to Serenity Bay to get Ribeyes
Yes... bored... great word to describe it👍🏻👍🏻
When we went to Serenity Bay, we were watching adults drinking and acting like a fool. They gave us great memories to laugh at haha. It was a good time!
Oh yes, people watching is always fun! That’s why I wear sunglasses 😉
Same, I don’t like Serenity Bay as much. I like all the action and fun at the family beach! Being around kids has never bothered me. It seems like a lot of seaweed washes up on the Serenity Bay beach as well.
Yes! And I actually don’t like the fish. They creep me out 😬
Been to Castaway 3 times, but never have been to Serenity Bay.
I don’t think it is worth the hassle and the wasted time .. I would rather have every second of castaway spent doing something I love.
There's nobody like you ⛱🏝😎
True statement 😉
Thanks for sharing, I thought we were the only ones who felt that way, we are adults only cruisers!
I’m glad so many people agree with me! It’s like something everyone thinks but no one wants to say 😂😂
Never been yet however I also thought that u would not like it as much... because I am a mom of 6 and I could bot handle the quiet lol
It was too quiet .. I feel like I am wasting time over there🤷♀️ it is a weird feeling.
@@DisneyCruisers this is why I don't think I will be able to even try it lol btw already saving for our land and sea trip for the youngest child's 5th birthday January of 2022!!!
Land and Sea trips are wonderful!
We we're just there 2 days ago and I agree... And Cookies has better food too 😎🌴🥂💖
Serenity Bay should be different from the family beach. If it's not your thing, that's cool but what's the point in doing the same thing, just without kids?
Good point!
Never being in Serenity Bay, but I will take your word for it. We left the kids on the play area while we did the 5k (more like the 2k) and we were worried to leave them long, but we were wrong, they had a blast so maybe next time!
Yes I would say it is def something to go check out and see if you never have. 👍🏻
Have you all done the jet ski tour
No, we were going to last time but it changed to all double seaters 😬
I went to Serenity Bay for the first time last year on me and my best friends cruise. I loved it, it was like being on a deserted island 🌴 it was SO relaxing. I think that’s the point I mean it’s in its name. It was getting away from the world some quiet and some peace of mind. We laid in the sun for a bit, laid on our floats in the water for a bit, had lunch and we had an excursion booked but it got cancelled. So it was in the evening and we decided we would just get back on the boat and take a nap before dinner. It was extremely hot that day, it was mid September so the sun did drain us a bit. I don’t know why I’m telling everyone all these details. I’m sorry I’m just that type of person that tells long stories 😉
It is nice to lay in a float and not have to worry about whether or not you are going to get swept out to sea!
I've actually never been to Serenity Bay, unless the time I went for a cabana massage counts? I always have my kids with me. They have never wanted to go into Scuttle's Cove. Believe it or not, I've never eaten on Castaway Cay either! Food outside makes me nervous, so I always go back to the ship. I would like to try a family cabana sometime, if I can ever afford it.
Yeah I don’t take my kids to Scuttles. I only go to serenity on cruises we go on without our kids. I make my kids stay with us on castaway.
Can you go back and forth between the two beaches in the same day?
Of course 👍🏻👍🏻
@@DisneyCruisers ok thanks!
On our first cruise last year, we spent the morning with our kids on the family beach. Then we ate lunch ate Cookies Too. After that we dropped the kids off at Scuttles Cove, then hubby and I spent a couple hours at Serenity Bay. It was so peaceful and quiet! And the water was so nice! We struck up a conversation with a fellow cruiser
and we were able to talk in peace because, NO KIDS!🤣 It really is two totally different experiences. If you like quiet and laid back, Serenity will be your thing. If you like it more lively with lots of activity, then the family beach will be your best bet. It's kind of like comparing DCL to WDW. Two totally different experiences.
Yes, serenity is a bit perkier in the afternoon that is true! Love the comparison to wdw and dcl👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks for the info ! Saving up to plan our first Disney Cruise! Love your videos! Your a teacher? Me too! I teach pre-school! What grade do you teach?
Preschool ... bless you.. I teach them at church an hour a week and that’s all I can take! I teach 5th 👍🏻👍🏻
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Your videos are super helpful!!!
I am so happy I found this channel!!
Me too!!! :)
I love Serenity Bay......it's quite there
*QUIET*
It definitely is quiet over there 👍🏻
I need to try the Family area sometime. It just always seems to be so crowded.
Dont hang out by the snorkeling area. Go further down to the second family beach. Over by the water slides. Much less crowded over there :)
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Hi Ashley im ashley too well my middle name is and as a disney cruiser also i actually disagree. My husband and i enjoy quiet time with a toddler and 2 more young ones we love a little quiet time but nevertheless i love you energy its the same as mine.
Thanks for watching and commenting!! Yes at that stage in life I would certainly appreciate the quiet 👍🏻👍🏻😃
why won't Disney alow cruise ship passengers to go onland to sandy point a local community less than half a mile away that has great food,culture and bahamian waiting to serve and entertain the cruise guest it a crying shame the Bahamas government allowed this all that money is staying on Disney's boat .😡
Electrons. Subtraction. Division. Property taxes. Minus signs. "You should have stayed longer into the afternoon." "That's the point of it: to be nice and quiet and calm, without your kids." Undeveloped film. There, that's all the negative things I have to say to you. XD
When I write "nasty things" to people, they're the *good* nasty things. ;) Except when I write them to my wife apparently, because she just rolls her eyes. :/
Any chance you made this video after watching GoT?
This is hilarious!! At first I was reading the comment and then I had to look to see what video it was for.. I teach math and science so my first thought was “how do they know I teach that?” 😂 also, I have never seen game of thrones. Did this relate to that?
@@DisneyCruisers No, but the video came out about 30 minutes after the latest Game of Thrones episode was over, so that made me think you waited. lol
What grade(s) do you teach? My wife is an elementary school teacher, currently Kg, but looking elsewhere (her favorite was 4th GT). She might even jump to middle school.
I teach 5th grade Math :) I could NEVER EVER do kindergarten!! She is amazing.
@@DisneyCruisers Heh, she's looking to move school districts. Her heart is 4th & 5th, mainly language arts, but also Texas history. She's even looking at middle school right now.
Negative comment..........
Why no Disney paraphernalia in that room of yours? lol
What did I say about being nasty!!?!? .........
😉😃 It doesn’t go with the rest of my vibe in my house .. however I do have a DCL ship painting in that room. And a few things from my cruises on my desk. But it’s on the other side of the room.
Disney Cruisers I’d like to see your Disney’s stuff... please show us! :-)