For more than 25 years, Disney has introduced families from around the world to the vibrant culture, rich traditions, and breathtaking natural beauty of The Bahamas. Through community investments, economic opportunity, and environmental stewardship, Disney Cruise Line has built lasting relationships across The Bahamas while helping create positive local impact.
Every Disney Cruise Line ship is registered in The Bahamas, and today, many Disney Cruise Line itineraries include a stop in The Bahamas, home to both Disney Castaway Cay and Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. Together, these destinations provide guests with opportunities to experience the spirit of The Bahamas while investing in local communities, businesses, and conservation efforts.
These efforts are being recognized across the industry, as Disney Cruise Line was recently named the highest-ranked cruise line on the Forbes 2026 Best Brands for Social Impact list, which ranks companies based on social stances, sustainability, and community support.
Celebrating Bahamian Heritage and Communities
Disney Cruise Line helps youth, families, and communities throughout The Bahamas through programs that celebrate the culture and traditions of the islands, expand educational opportunities, create pathways to future careers, and aids in times of need.
- Celebrating Bahamian Culture: At Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, Disney Cruise Line celebrates and helps preserve Bahamian culture through experiences like Rush! A Junkanoo Celebration — developed with the National Junkanoo Committee and featuring local performers, music, and traditions — and the Goombay Cultural Center, where guests can learn about Bahamian history, crafts, and artistry. Beyond the destination, Disney Cruise Line recognizes Junior Junkanoo programs in Eleuthera and Abaco by helping fund costumes, materials, travel, and prizes for participating schools, while also connecting students with Disney entertainment professionals and Bahamian creative leaders to inspire future careers in the creative industries.
- Addressing Food Insecurity: In collaboration with the Agricultural Development Organization, Disney Cruise Line has developed backyard gardens across The Bahamas, including projects at Ranfurly Homes for Children and Patrick J. Bethel High School. These gardens provide hands-on learning opportunities while helping increase access to fresh produce. Disney Cruise Line also supports the Bahamas Feeding Network through volunteer initiatives and financial contributions, including an annual $50,000 donation that helps sustain year-round operations and address food insecurity.
- Empowering the Next Generation: Through partnerships with organizations including Junior Achievement Bahamas and LJM Maritime Academy, Disney Cruise Line helps Bahamian students develop practical skills and explore career opportunities in the hospitality and maritime industries. Disney Cruise Line also partners with the University of The Bahamas’ Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning (CELEARN) program through the Leading Light Programme, providing college-level hospitality and leadership training at no cost to residents of Eleuthera.
- The Power of Play: Disney Cruise Line’s ‘The Play Project’ helps create and improve safe spaces where children can play, learn, and connect. Launched in connection with the opening of Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, the initiative has expanded across Eleuthera, Nassau, and Abaco, providing upgraded recreational facilities and creating more than 33,000 hours of play opportunities for over 600 children since 2024.
- Giving Back Throughout the Year: Each year, Disney Cruise Line participates in Back-to-School and holiday giving initiatives across The Bahamas, providing educational supplies for nearly 3,000 students and celebrations for families during the holiday season.
- Supporting Recovery and Resilience: Following Hurricane Dorian in 2019, Disney Cruise Line supported relief and recovery efforts throughout The Bahamas, including a $1 million donation to nonprofit relief organizations and the delivery of critical supplies such as food staples and construction materials.
Creating Economic Opportunity in The Bahamas
Across Nassau, Abaco, and Eleuthera, Disney works with Bahamian entrepreneurs, suppliers, and organizations while investing in programs that help expand skills development and economic opportunity.
- Championing Local Businesses and Talent: Disney Cruise Line collaborates with Bahamian artists, performers, and business owners to help bring authentic cultural experiences to life. At Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, local artisans, cultural experts, and entertainers played an important role in shaping the destination’s guest experience, from architecture and storytelling to live entertainment and retail offerings.
- Creating Career Pathways: Across its island destinations, Disney Cruise Line supports hundreds of jobs for Bahamians, including roles created during the development and operation of Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. These positions provide opportunities for professional growth, training, and development.
Conservation and Sustainability in The Bahamas
Conservation and sustainability are central to Disney Cruise Line’s presence in The Bahamas. Through conservation partnerships, thoughtful destination design, and environmentally focused operations, Disney Cruise Line works to help protect marine habitats, wildlife, and native ecosystems.
- Working with Conservation Experts: Disney Cruise Line collaborates with Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment team on research, conservation, and educational programs, including coral conservation initiatives that have been in place since 2007.
- Backing Conservation Through Grants: The Disney Conservation Fund provided more than 80 grants totaling over $6.5 million to support 24 local conservation initiatives in The Bahamas. Investments and expert guidance from the Disney Conservation Fund help local organizations protect wildlife, preserve habitats, and inspire future generations of environmental stewards.
Disney Cruise Line prioritizes reducing emissions and minimizing waste while also conserving the natural beauty of its island destinations in many ways.
- Preserving Natural Landscapes: Most of the land at both Disney Castaway Cay and Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point remains undeveloped, helping preserve native habitats and minimize disruption to local ecosystems.
- Solar Energy: On-site solar installations help support renewable energy and operational energy needs at both island destinations. Nearly 12,000 solar panels create a capacity of 3,900 kilowatts across Disney Castaway Cay and Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point.
- Reducing Single-Use Plastics: Disney Cruise Line has eliminated nearly all single-use plastics onboard its ships and at its island destinations in The Bahamas.
- Recycling Used Cooking Oil: Used cooking oil from Disney Cruise Line operations is collected and recycled in port communities, including Nassau, where it is repurposed into fuels and other products.
- Dedicated Environmental Leadership: Island Environmental Managers oversee sustainability initiatives, environmental compliance and crew training programs to help reach Disney Cruise Line’s environmental goals.
- Inspiring Environmental Awareness: Guests can participate in educational programs led by experts to learn more about protecting natural environments and wildlife in The Bahamas.
Disney Castaway Cay and Disney Lookout Cay: Disney Cruise Line’s Island Destinations in The Bahamas
Disney Castaway Cay
Located in the Abaco island chain, Disney Castaway Cay spans more than 1,000 acres. A large portion of the island remains undeveloped and preserved, with guest activities concentrated in a limited area to help minimize environmental impact.
Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point
Located on the island of Eleuthera, Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point is a 900-acre island destination that celebrates the culture and natural beauty of The Bahamas. Disney Cruise Line developed less than 16% of the site, leaving the overwhelming majority of the land in its natural state. Sustainable design practices and wildlife conservation efforts help protect the surrounding environment while creating immersive experiences rooted in Bahamian culture.
From Disney Castaway Cay to Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, Disney Cruise Line’s presence in The Bahamas reflects its commitment to community support, conservation, sustainability, and economic opportunity — creating meaningful local impact while sharing the spirit and natural beauty of The Bahamas with guests.
To learn more about all that Disney Cruise Line does to support its port communities, go to disneyexperiences.com/cruise-line-community