What Makes Disney Lookout Cay’s Island Home So Special
By Disney Parks Blog
Hello from Eleuthera, everyone! As we count down to the opening of Disney's Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, I’d like to introduce you to the breathtaking island that is home to Disney Cruise Line’s newest island destination, and show you what makes its marvelous shores so special. Let’s take a tour and learn all about this paradise full of incredible natural wonders.
Explore Lighthouse Point
Lighthouse Point is a locally beloved stretch of coastline and rock structures on the southernmost point of Eleuthera, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the clear, turquoise waters of The Bahamas. Disney Cruise Line chose this treasured destination to connect guests from around the world with the vibrant culture of The Bahamas.
Pretty in Pink
No filter needed! Prepare to pose on these pink sand beaches, which you’ll find all over Eleuthera’s shores. The pink color comes from crushed coral and fragments of shells that mix with the island’s soft, white sand. One of the best places in Eleuthera to see pink sand beaches? You guessed it! Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point.
A HOLE Lot of Water
Let’s hop on over to Rock Sound, Eleuthera, where you’ll find the Ocean Hole, a naturally forming blue hole that Bahamians believe connects to the ocean through 300,000-year-old caves. Many Rock Sound residents learned how to swim in this beautiful hole, which has a higher salt content that makes it more buoyant than sea water. Some locals say this beautiful space also has incredible, natural healing properties! Ocean Hole and Lighthouse Point Beach both share amazing limestone rock structures, another part of the extraordinary terrain on this beautiful island.
Blue Hole is available as one of many opportunities to explore the beauty of Eleuthera in Disney Lookout Cay’s local Eco Tour port adventures.
Cave of Wildlife Wonders
Not far from Ocean Hole, a natural rock structure called Cathedral Cave has soaring, wide ceilings, cascading tree roots and glittering filtered sunlight. This popular tourist attraction for visitors and Bahamians alike is home to native Bahamian wildlife.
You’ll learn about Bahamian wildlife like this on the beautiful nature trail at Disney Lookout Cay, where you’ll find bronze sculptures of native animals. Plus, Cathedral Cave is also available to visit during Disney Lookout Cay’s port adventures, including the South Eleuthera Eco and Cultural Tour and the South Eleuthera Eco and Historical Tour.
The Glass Window Bridge
One of the most recognizable landmarks in all The Bahamas is on Eleuthera: the Glass Window Bridge. This once natural bridge of land separates the Atlantic Ocean from the stunning, peaceful waters of the Exuma Sound and the 700 islands of the archipelago of The Bahamas. Eleutheran artist Kevin Cooper painted this famous natural wonder, and you can find his artwork hung in the cabanas and available for purchase as a lithograph to take home as a souvenir from Disney Lookout Cay.
Eleuthera is an unforgettable destination and the perfect place for Disney Cruise Line’s newest retreat that celebrates the beauty and culture of The Bahamas. I have a feeling you’ll love it just as much as we Bahamians do!
Lookout Cay opened June 7, 2024.
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