From the second you step off the gangway of any Disney Cruise Line ship that’s docked at Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, Disney Cruise Line’s new private destination, the shade of the water will stop you in your tracks.
Once you finally convince yourself to take your gaze off the water and focus on your steps, you’ll then find yourself facing a scenic, 10-minute walk along the one-of-a-kind curved pier that takes you over the ocean to a tram stop, which will take you to the other side of the island. Once you arrive at your final destination, you’ll be even more mesmerized by the island’s scenery.
After visiting earlier this fall, I can confidently say the beaches at Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point are the most beautiful I have ever seen. The pictures truly don’t do it justice.
About Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point
Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point is in its inaugural season, and began welcoming guests in June of 2024, though the project has been in the works since 2018. The destination, which is located on the island of Eluthera in The Bahamas, sits 331 nautical miles from Port Canaveral and 233 nautical miles from Port Everglades.
Unlike most other Disney properties, even Disney’s private island destination Castaway Cay, you’ll notice the concept is much less about the over-the-top theming that Disney is known for, and much more about ensuring that the natural beauty of the island is front and center. Disney Imagineering also made sure that the celebration of Bahamian art and culture were integrated into every space of the destination.
Disney developed less than 16 percent of the land, making sure to pay special attention to leaving as much of its natural beauty and tranquility as possible for guests to enjoy. And they definitely succeeded in this goal.
Things To Do
Though Disney focused on conserving the land, there are still plenty of activities offered on the island. In addition to a family beach and adults-only beach, which both feature the pink sand Eluthera is known for, other offerings include snorkeling, bicycle rentals, and a water play area as well as the option to book port adventures.
There are also three dining options on the island, True-True BBQ, True-True Too BBQ, and Serenity Bay BBQ which is located in the adults-only section of the island. There are also six locations throughout the island that serve drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, including signature cocktails, refreshing smoothies, and coffee.
If you want to commemorate your visit with a special souvenir, you can shop at the Treasures of Eleuthera, which is a store on the island that sells unique gifts and artisan crafts made by local artists. And Disney T’ings offers Disney merchandise created specifically for the island as well as clothing designed by a local fashion designer.
Plan Your Visit
You can visit Disney Cruise Line’s website now to book itineraries that visit Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. for the remainder of 2024 as well as for all of 2025 and the beginning of 2026. There are 3-, 4-, and 5-night sailings that visit the Bahamian destination.
Roundtrip cruises making stops at Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point set sail from both Fort Lauderdale or Port Canaveral in Florida.