Castaway Bay (Sandusky, Ohio)

Castaway Bay is a tropical-themed indoor water park resort owned and operated by Cedar Fair. The water park, located near Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, opened on November 5, 2004.[1] In addition to hotel rooms and suites, the resort features a 6,000-square-foot (560 m2) game room, restaurants, retail shops, and other amenities.[2]

Castaway Bay
LocationSandusky, Ohio, United States
Coordinates41.4419°N 82.6771°W / 41.4419; -82.6771
OwnerCedar Fair
OpenedNovember 5, 2004
Previous namesRadisson Harbor Inn
Operating seasonYear-round
Area38,000 square feet (3,500 m2)
Pools5 pools
Water slides30 water slides
Children's areas5 children's areas
Websitecastawaybay.com

History

Castaway Bay originally opened in 1989 as the Radisson Harbor Inn. Cedar Fair bought a 99% share of the Radisson Harbor Inn for $2.3 million in 1996. On July 15, 2003, it was announced the company was exploring plans to refurbish the hotel into an indoor water park resort. Castaway Bay was officially announced on November 13. 2003. The property re-opened as Castaway Bay about a year later on November 5, 2004. On January 1, 2015, the TGI Fridays restaurant located inside the hotel closed. It was replaced by Quaker Steak and Lube in May.[3][4]

For 2022, the water park is undergoing a renovation with new branding across the property, including renovated rooms, and common spaces. The park introduced a set of mascots to promote the water park, including "Gordy the turtle", whom is included in the new version of the Castaway Bay logo.[5]

Dining

Castaway Bay has 5 dining options, Big Daddy's Snack Shack which is located inside the Waterpark, Ebb & Eddy's, Bay Harbor, Quaker Steak & Lube (formerly a TGI Friday's), and a breakfast buffet; Mango Mike's.[6]

Slides and attractions
Name Description Height Requirement
Cargo Crossing An interactive play area in which guests have to cross a pool of water using floating lily pads and a cargo net.[7] Must be 46 inches tall in bare feet or accompanied by a responsible person. Lifejackets are required for guests less than 52 inches.[8]
Castaway Bay Wave Pool A 100,000-gallon wave pool that generates 3-foot-tall waves which guests can body surf.[7] Guests under 48 inches and weak or non-swimmers must wear a lifejacket. Guests less than 42 inches tall must also be accompanied by a responsible person[8]
Creature Cove A pool area that offers basketball hoops and numerous flotation devices.[7] Must be 46 inches tall in bare feet or accompanied by a responsible person. Lifejackets are required for guests less than 52 inches.[8]
Lookout Lagoon Family Funhouse A multi-story interactive play area with more than 100 different elements, including a 1,000-gallon tipping bucket that drenches guests every two minutes with a downpour of water. It also includes four slides, Mango Melee, Paradise Plunge, Pineapple Pipeline and Tropical Twister.[7] Must be 40 inches tall in bare feet to ride slides 8 feet in the air or higher. Must be between 36-48 inches tall in bare feet to ride on any slides lower than 8 feet in the air.[8]
Rendezvous Run A 35 feet (11 m) high, 520 feet (160 m) long water roller coaster that propels riders uphill using water jets. This unique water coaster twists its way through the waterpark, shoots outside the resort's structure in an enclosed slide and then spirals back into the complex.[7] Must be 42 inches tall in bare feet.[8]
The Grotto Two 50-person whirlpool spas – one indoor and one outdoor. A responsible adult must accompany children under the age of 16[7]
Toddler's Tide Pool A children`s play pool with a tandem slide, water pipes, spraying gadgets and sea creature play structures designed especially for kids.[7] Must be less than 52 inches tall in bare feet or accompanied by a child.[8]
Tropical Tube Slides Three indoor enclosed body slides that travel outside the building and come back in.[7] Must be at least 46 inches tall in bare feet.[8]

See also

References
  1. "Castaway Bay Photo Gallery". The Point Online. Archived from the original on April 3, 2015. Retrieved October 25, 2014.
  2. "Castaway Bay Resort". City-Data.com. Retrieved 19 November 2011.
  3. http://www.castawaybay.com/
  4. "PointBuzz Timeline". PointBuzz. Archived from the original on October 21, 2014. Retrieved June 24, 2012.
  5. Clark, Tony. "Castaway Bay Reveals". Cedar Point. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
  6. "From Family Dining to a Romantic Meal". Castawaybay.com.
  7. "Explore the Waterpark". Castaway Bay. Archived from the original on October 10, 2014. Retrieved October 25, 2014.
  8. "Height Requirement Guide" (PDF). Castaway Bay. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 24, 2014. Retrieved October 25, 2014.
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