Wender·Vista
Castaway Cay
shown on ceramic, 12-inch tileThe Bahamas
in the Abacos, a private Bahamian island Disney Cruise Line leases

Castaway Cay

— — the one stop on the itinerary the ship walks off onto.

— Where it lives

Not only on a wall.

A small tile on the nightstand catching the morning. A larger one above the fire. Yours, wherever you spend the slow hours.
— On the nightstand, a 6-inch on a walnut stand
— Among the books, a 6-inch leaning into the spines
— Beside the kettle, a 12-inch propped
— Down a quiet hall, an 18-inch floating off the wall
— Above the fire, the 24-inch in a walnut surround
— a note from the studio

“Castaway Cay is a small Bahamian island in the Abacos, leased by Disney Cruise Line since 1997 and reached by a ship's-length pier built so passengers walk off rather than tender in. A family beach on one side of the lagoon, the adults-only Serenity Bay on the other, a snorkel course in the middle. Quieter than the ports the same ships stop in elsewhere, and the only piece of land most Disney cruise itineraries touch all week. from the studio

from the studio
Castaway Cay
— bring it home

Castaway Cay, on ceramic.

Each tile is finished by hand in our Knoxville studio. Artwork is slowly infused into the ceramic surface under high heat and pressure, and rests beneath a thin glossy finish. The colour lives in the surface, not on top of it.

What kind of piece?
One tile — square or rectangle.
How big?
the popular one — counter, shelf, nightstand
6 × 6 in · 15 cm · 1.6 lb
Surface finish
A clear glossy finish — the artwork reads as if under resin. Ideal for show-pieces and framed wall art.
How it sits
A hidden cleat — sits ¼″ proud of the wall.
$58
Hand-finished and shipped from our studio at the foot of the Smokies. On your wall in about ten days.
— size
6 × 6 in
15 cm
— weighs
1.6 lb
solid in the hand
— surface
ceramic, hand-finished
art rests beneath a thin glossy finish
— from
Knoxville, TN
our family studio, at the foot of the Smokies
— start a Coaster Set

Pick any four 4-inch tiles — National Parks you've been to, a Smokies set, the four seasons of one place. $ for a set of , cork-backed, ready to live on the table.

— about Castaway Cay

The place, in three passes.

A little of what's known, in case you fall down the rabbit hole — or want to go see it yourself.
— the place

Castaway Cay is a 1,000-acre island in the Abaco chain of the northern Bahamas, lying about 75 kilometres north of Marsh Harbour and roughly 460 kilometres east-southeast of Miami. Originally called Gorda Cay, the island was leased by Disney Cruise Line from the Bahamian government in 1997 and opened as a private destination in 1998. It sits within Bahamian territorial waters; Disney holds the island under a long-term lease rather than ownership.

— the water

The reef along the western side of the island shelters a calm lagoon with sand-bottom shallows that run far out from shore. Disney's snorkelling course in the lagoon is set with submerged sculpture and a sunken cargo plane prop, in 2 to 4 metres of water. Serenity Bay, the adults-only beach, lies about a mile east on a separate cove. The Bahama tropical-marine climate keeps water temperatures between roughly 24 and 29 degrees Celsius year-round.

— the visit

Castaway Cay is accessible only as a port of call on Disney Cruise Line itineraries from Port Canaveral, Miami, and seasonally Fort Lauderdale. The 1,700-foot pier lets ships of every Disney class dock directly, which is rare among Caribbean private islands and removes the tender ride. A free open-air tram runs the length of the island. The day typically opens by 9 a.m. and closes by mid-afternoon to make sailing slot. There is no overnight stay and no public access.

— where
The Bahamas · Abaco Islands, The Bahamas
— within
Castaway Cay
— position
26.0867° N · 77.5408° E
— the neighborhood

What's nearby.

A handful of named places within an hour's walk or short drive. Some we've already painted; some we will.
75 km S
Marsh Harbour
town
60 km S
Great Abaco
island
240 km SW
Nassau
city
N
Castaway Cay
Marsh Harbour
Great Abaco
Nassau
— common questions

What people ask.

A few questions we get about Castaway Cay — and about bringing the piece home.
— about the place

Castaway Cay is in the Abaco chain of the northern Bahamas, about 75 kilometres north of Marsh Harbour and 460 kilometres east-southeast of Miami. It is a private island leased by Disney Cruise Line from the Bahamian government.

Disney Cruise Line signed the lease in 1997 and opened the island as a private port of call in 1998. It was formerly known as Gorda Cay before Disney's lease and refit.

No. Castaway Cay is accessible only as a port of call on Disney Cruise Line itineraries. There is no public ferry, no overnight stay, and no independent access for non-passengers.

Disney built a 1,700-foot pier so ships of every class can dock directly. Castaway Cay is one of the few private Caribbean islands with a deep-water pier, which removes the tender boat from the embark and disembark.

About 1,000 acres in the Abaco chain. Only the western and northern coves are developed for guest use; the interior and southern reaches are kept as undisturbed scrub and mangrove.

A family beach, a snorkelling lagoon with a sunken-plane prop, a separate adults-only Serenity Bay, a teen and tween hangout area, casual barbecue dining, and stingray and bike rentals. A free open-air tram runs the length of the island.

— about the piece in your home

Castaway Cay is the marker most regular Disney cruisers remember a sailing by. A Small or Medium with a handwritten studio note carries well as a milestone gift, particularly for repeat Concierge or Platinum Castaway Club members.

The turquoise-and-sand palette pairs well with Coastal-Modern, Florida Heritage, and warm Family-Modern rooms. It sits comfortably against light wood, pale linen, and rattan; less well against cool grey or industrial finishes.

Yes. The current coastal-modern direction favours specific named places over generic beach imagery, and Castaway Cay reads as a knowing family memory. A Medium above a console or a Mural over a bed are the typical placements.

Above a standard sofa a single Large or a 4-tile Mural carries the wall. Above a console or in an entryway the Medium is the right scale; a 9-tile Mural is for full feature walls.

Yes, in the Dura Satin or Matte finish. Both are scratch-resistant and handle steam and splash. The Glossy finish is for dry display walls and framed pieces.

A soft microfibre cloth and clean water. No solvents, no abrasives. The colour is infused into the ceramic surface under high heat and pressure, so it will not lift or fade with normal cleaning.

Yes. Every WenderVista piece is made by Reid Wender and finished in our Knoxville studio. We do not license the artwork and we do not reprint from third-party stock.

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