Disney Magic at Lookout Cay. Photograph Jill Weinlein
Disney Cruise passengers arriving at Disney’s latest island expertise, Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Level will recognize how clear and blue the water is all over the place one appears.
Positioned on the island of Eleuthera, the stroll alongside the pier from the ship to the doorway of Lookout Cay is a couple of half mile. There are golf carts accessible to shuttle these with mobility points.
On the pier is a chilly water station for company to replenish their reusable water bottles or for a fast cool drink. Disney crew members hand out icy chilly towels to company after they arrive on the Lookout Cay tram terminal.
Lookout Cay Harbor. Photograph Jill Weinlein
The open-trestle pier from the ship to the tram terminal and harbor of Lookout Cay is lengthy as a result of Disney adopted a excessive degree of environmental conservation by extending the pier to forestall dredging a ship channel. This design addressed quite a lot of environmental considerations to guard water circulation, marine life, coral reefs, and sediment when constructing the pier.
Whereas strolling on the pier, company will see faculties of huge and small fish within the clear water. ‘Our focus was defending marine life and coral reefs,’ stated Edwin Symonette, a Bahamian environmentalist. ‘We have now put Fish Castles beneath the pier for fish to find and have already observed the coral beneath is flourishing.’
Disney will proceed following a excessive degree of environmental and conservation stewardship and consciousness of the sensitivity of the pure setting, so company and locals can proceed to find the wonder and marvel of this particular southernmost tip of Eleuthera.
Sculpture of native critters. Photograph Jill Weinlein
As Disney does so effectively, Disney designers partnered with Bahamian artists, historians, naturalists and cultural ambassadors to deliver this uninhabited space of the island to blossom with life. ‘Our primary purpose is celebrating Bahamian tradition, structure and design, whereas telling tales and preserving the pure setting,’ stated Symonette.
These strolling to take the tram to the opposite facet of the island will discover a rock sculpture with 5 indigenous creatures recognized to roam the island.
As soon as on the tram, the voices of Sandy Crab, Lizzie the Curled Tail Lizard, and others share enlightening tales in regards to the island. Maintain a search for one of many Cash Moths, recognized to land on folks and produce them luck and hopefully a bit cash within the close to future.
Serenity Bay. Photograph Kate Weinlein
Adults might wish to head over to Serenity Bay, an 18+ space at Lookout Cay. It is one of many prettiest and quietest spots on the island. Based on Symonette, ‘The solar, limestone and calcium carbonate within the sea create the water to be so clear. The Bahamas is understood for its shallow water past the comfortable white sand with a contact of pink.’
Seize your fins and snorkel to see a number of the colourful underwater wildlife. There are greater than sufficient seaside chairs and lounge chairs to calm down on or deliver a chair to the water’s edge to benefit from the calming rhythm of waves gently lapping the shore.
Beachside Cabanas
The Beachside Cabanas at Serenity Bay can be found to hire for an epic day at Lookout Cay. As much as 10 company who’re 18 years and older, will get pleasure from this unique waterfront retreat the place the Atlantic Ocean meets the Caribbean Sea.
Every cabana has a roof for solar and rain safety. There’s a back and front door and home windows that open to permit a Bahamian breeze to circulation by means of.
Serenity Bay Cabana. Photograph Jill Weinlein
Outdoors behind the cabana are wonderful water views with comfy chaise lounge chairs, and a freshwater bathe to make use of after a day within the solar, sand and sea.
The inside of the effectively designed cabana has comfy seating, a fridge stocked with water and sodas, a basket of contemporary fruit, snacks, a secure for valuables, a cooling ceiling fan, plus plush seaside towels and bottles of sunscreen.
The cabanas even have electrical shops so company can preserve their units charged to take plenty of photographs.
BBQ Lunch at Serenity Bay. Photograph Jill Weinlein
The world additionally has open-air BBQ eating venues with serve-yourself choices that embody BBQ ribs, grilled rooster and contemporary fish. An array of salads embody Bahamian cole slaw and potato salad, rice and beans, and contemporary fruit. Save room for the massive chocolate chip cookies.
Grownup unique bars serve a wide range of tropical cocktails, beers and mocktails which might be offered in colourful aluminum tumblers. These reusable cups preserve drinks colder longer whereas company recline on a seaside lounge chair or float within the heat shallow turquoise blue water.
Goombay Cultural Heart. Photograph by Jill Weinlein
The center of Lookout Cay is a colourful arts and cultural heart named Goombay Pavilion. Friends can take part in particular crafts and packages to study in regards to the Bahamian heritage, hearken to full of life music, and immerse themselves within the festive spirit of a Jankanoo avenue parade.
Native artists present company with alternatives to make a customized headdress, whereas studying in regards to the soul and pure great thing about The Bahamas. All through gathering areas and cabanas, native designers inform a narrative whereas enhancing the outside and inside of those buildings.
Minnie Mouse at a Junkanoo Parade. Photograph Jill Weinlein
Specifically designed apparel for Disney’s characters was created by acclaimed Bahamian dressmaker, Theodore Elyett. This proficient designer’s first runway designs had been applauded when he was 13 years previous, in 1998—the very yr Disney Cruise Line set sail. Every of the clothes has a definite Bahamian aptitude impressed by the intense and colourful spirit of Junkanoo, the nation’s signature competition stuffed with joyous music and vibrant parades.
Mickey and Minnie Mouse at Lookout Cay. Photograph Jill Weinlein
Impressed by the great thing about his homeland, Elyett’s creations replicate the tradition and colourful hues of The Bahamas. “The fantastic thing about Mickey and Minnie’s appears are that they’re actually ‘Junkanoo Enjoyable within the Solar,’” Elyett stated. “If you speak in regards to the print, sample, colour, texture of Junkanoo, they’ve acquired that.” Theodore is designing particular types for Donald and Daisy Duck, Goofy, Pluto, Chip and Dale to put on whereas having fun with the pure great thing about Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Level.
His designs have been worn by Miss Universe contestants, celebrities, brides, and authorities officers.
Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Level. Photograph Jill Weinlein
Disney Cruises now visits Castaway Cay and/or Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Level all year long on every cruise itinerary. This island day expertise supplies company with a secure, carefree and postcard-pretty break day the ship.
