I went to Disney's private island, Castaway Cay, and now I understand why it's such a hugely popular destination

Disney's Castaway Cay is a private island located in the Bahamas exclusively for Disney Cruise Line guests on the Bahamian and Caribbean sailings.

The private island is a huge favorite amongst cruisers. It has even been called the top-rated cruise line private island destination in Cruise Critic's annual Cruisers' Choice awards.

The island is full of relaxing and beautiful beaches, and a variety of Disney-themed activities along the shore. 

Here are 10 reasons Castaway Cay is worth visiting. 

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The views are stunning.

Although Castaway Cay has plenty of man-made landmarks and public areas, the island's lush wildlife, balmy tropical weather and swaying palm trees are picture-perfect.

Before you run off to the beach, take time to explore the island and enjoy the scenery. My personal favorite area is the walkway from the ship towards the family beach. There are beautiful views of the ocean, the cruise ship, and the picturesque palm trees.

Serenity Bay is the adults-only escape.

I've previously raved about the tropical adults-only escape, Serenity Bay. This exclusive area of the island is my personal favorite because it truly feels like a private oasis.

Pull up a chair, lounge in a hammock, frolic in the light waves or work on your tan along the quiet and peaceful shores. I promise you will not have a more serene experience and you will never want to leave.

Snorkeling Lagoon offers a once in a lifetime experience.

One of my favorite activities on Castaway Cay is their massive snorkeling lagoon off of the Castaway Family Beach. Inside the lagoon, you can explore the turquoise waters to find a plethora of exotic sea life, enchanting reefs, and even some sunken treasures.

This activity is perfect for all skill levels of swimmers. If you are more of a novice, you can enjoy the "discover trail" while more experienced swimmers can challenge themselves with the "explorer trail." This experience does cost a small fee, but I think it's worth it.

My cousin and I decided to tackle the "explorer trail" during our last adventure on Castaway Cay. We spent hours exploring and got to see plenty of sea creatures. We also enjoyed finding all the hidden Mickeys along the trail.