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The
Dream
and the
Fantasy
feature the first-ever onboard water coaster. At
765 feet long and the height of four decks,
AquaDuck
is a major attraction for
kids and grown-ups alike (the
Magic
's counterpart, similar though not identical, is
AquaDunk)
. Following an initial drop, guests glide through a translucent tube in a
loop that extends 12 feet over the side of the vessel, allowing them to look down on
the ocean 150 feet below. The ride lasts about 90 seconds and comes with climbs and
drops, twists and turns. If you can keep your eyes open while riding, the AquaDuck
will provide you with a spectacular view of the ship.
Senses Spa & Salon
on the
Dream, Magic
, and
Fantasy
is a great place to relax
not just for adults but also for teens, who get their own separate area called
Chill Spa.
(Vista Spa & Salon
on the
Wonder
is strictly for Mom and Dad.) The treatments are
pricey, and there's a surcharge ($16-$25 per day depending on the ship) for the use of
the spa's Rainforest suite of saunas, steam rooms, and aromatic showers. The fitness
center's showers and lockers are free of charge.
Keys
, the piano bar on the
Magic
, and
Cadillac Lounge
, on the
Wonder
, are the
most relaxing and beautiful lounges on the Seven Seas. Make a before-or-after dinner
drink there part of your routine.
Shore excursions depend on the itinerary, but all Cape Canaveral, New York,
and Bahamian sailings make at least one call at
Castaway Cay
, Disney's 1,000-acre
private island. The natural environment and miles of white-sand beaches have been
nicely preserved. The best way to enjoy the island is to disembark first thing in the
morning and secure a prime spot at the beach complete with hammock and shade.
Castaway Family Beach
is served by a tram running every 5 minutes. We walked the
quarter-mile to the beach but realize that it could be tiresome to walk in the blistering
summer heat.
Cookie's BBQ
and
Cookie's Too
serve an array offoodthat is included
in the price of your cruise. Programs for kids on Castaway Cay give parents a chance
to enjoy
Serenity Bay
, the adults-only beach.
Another great family experience is a wedding or vows renewal, offered both at
seaandonCastawayCay.Lilianerecentlyjoined26familymemberswiththemission
of getting her cousin Sergio and his bride, Nancy, hitched on Castaway Cay. She still
chuckles when she thinks about the frantic efforts of the wedding coordinator and the
photographer trying to make sense of the unruly group. With the help of some pixie
dust, though, the ceremony went off without a hitch.
