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Each of our Autism Group Cruises, offers slightly different services and amenities, based on the different ship facilities, length of cruise, port itineraries and schedule of regular ship activities, but the following information is a great sampling of what you can expect onboard our cruises...... enjoy.


 



 

 

Picture taken on our Inaugural Autism Group Cruise, July 14, 2007 in Cozumel, Mexico


"I have to admit, I was nervous about this vacation because it was our first but within the first few minutes of being on board and meeting the staff, I knew we were going to have an experience we wouldn't ever forget!!  I can't thank you enough!"
Maria Hansen - New Jersey
   ~~~  August '08 Cruise

"Without Autism on the Seas, taking this vacation with our family would not have been possible."
The Seidler's - New Jersey   ~~~  August '08 Cruise

"We have never taken a cruise before.  Getting to know the other families was very comforting on the ship.  We were not the only ones.  The staff was terrific....  We felt that our family was in good hands with Autism on the Seas... We look forward to sailing again with you.  Thank you again"
Nancy Scharrenbroich - New York   ~~~  August '08 Cruise

"There are no words to describe how happy we were with this cruise.  The Autism on the Seas staff was amazing and I can't wait to see you all again on our next cruise!!!  I've already told a lot of people about this and I know you'll be hearing from them too!  Anthony loved every part of it and seeing him smiling and laughing made it all the more perfect!  Thanks again!"
Maria Hansen - New Jersey
   ~~~  August '08 Cruise

"Cannot begin to express how grateful we are to you for making our cruise awesome.  For a child with autism the world can be a puzzle.  Thanks for helping Jada put the pieces together.....  We will hopefully come again and open up this world for Jada some more.   Thanks so much for caring..."
Joyce ,Bill and Jada Mahoney - Savannah, Tennessee
   ~~~  June '08 Cruise

"Thanks again for all of your thoughtfulness and hard work in organizing this cruise. We had a blast! It was great meeting the other families..... We hope to see you on another group cruise in the future."
Randy, Ingrid, Alyssa, & Evan - Winter Garden, Florida   ~~~  June '08 Cruise

"Thanks again for a great vacation!  The only bad part about it was that it was not long enough........ We will definitely be taking the 2009 seven day cruise from LA!!"
Michelle Heid - Valencia  California
 ~~~  March '08 Cruise

"Exceeded our expectations.  Thank you for providing such a great service.  It was the best vacation we have had in years."

Christie Speck - Anaheim, California  ~~~  March '08 Cruise

"We had such a great time on the cruise – my only problem was getting Matthew to stop crying on the way home; he wanted to stay!"
Victoria Berrey - Valencia, California  ~~~  March '08 Cruise


"We had an awesome time on our cruise :) Spencer loved every moment! .......... We are seriously considering doing this again next year."

Amy Hutchings - Burbank, California  ~~~  March '08 Cruise

“What a wonderful experience!  Rainy days didn't impact our enjoyment at all because we knew Joey was having a wonderful time in the Adventure Ocean Club and when our kids have a good time, we have a good time.  Thanks a million.  Best wishes, Scott and Sandy.” 
The Coombs - Oviedo, Florida~~~  January '08 Cruise

"We had a WONDERFUL time!  It was so great to be with a group of families with autistic children just like ours!  .... the travel agent (among other things) arranged a private dining room for our dinner.   We felt great dining with a group of people who have this common bond......."
Stacy Tingler - Reston, Virginia ~~~  July '07 Cruise



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for more quotes from our families....

 


 

Services and Activities

Listed below are some of the services and activities that were offered and enjoyed by all on our previous cruises..... and you can expect the same and more on our future cruises cruises.....

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Priority Embarkation
 
We provide our group a separate line at the port, with no waiting, for getting on the ship.
Private Muster Drill Area
 
We provide our group with an inside air conditioned lounge, which replaces the traditional
  standing side-by-side, outside on deck with hundreds of other passengers.

Private Breakfast Room / Waiting Room for Disembarkation
 
We provide our group with a Private Dining Room/Area to have Breakfast and wait until we
  are called to leave the ship.

Priority Disembarkation
 
We provide our group with separate luggage arrangements and first group called for getting
  off the ship. 

Private Dining Room

  We provide a Private Dining Room or Private Dining area for our families to have breakfast,
  lunch and dinner in, if they so chose.

August 2008
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Hand Picked Dining Wait Staff
 
Royal Caribbean hand picks our Wait Staff to ensure our group is given the best service
  Royal Caribbean has to offer.
Same Dining Wait Staff
 
We provide the same waiters and waitresses for Breakfast, Lunch AND Dinner, which creates
  a consistent environment for our children.

Special Menu Requests
 
Our families have their special dietary needs and requests met throughout the cruise.

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July 2007 and March 2008

 

 

Private Back Stage Tour and Picture Sessions...

August 2008
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Pool Parties and Swimming...

August 2008
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Private
Rock Climbing Wall Sessions...
Private Ice Skating Sessions...
Private Jump Zone (bungee trampoline) Sessions...
We provide our entire group with private sessions on the Rock Walls, Ice Skating Rinks and Trampolines (Trampolines & Skating Rinks are not on all ships)....we get them ALL TO OURSELVES for the ENTIRE family to use!!!

July 2007, January 2008, March 2008 and June 2008
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Private Dance Sessions in the Ship Dance Clubs

August 2008
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Special and Private Adventure Ocean (children's program) features...

- Special question and answer session with the Adventure Ocean Staff Manager.

- Special Adventure Ocean Registration session.

- Special provisions for our group with regard to excluding us from the potty training
  requirements.

- Special accommodations for paging parents when children are in the program.

- Special group assignments for our children based on their ability, regardless of their age.




Private Adventure Ocean Family Activities...

July 2007, March 2008 and June 2008
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              Clowning around...

June 2008
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Private Bridge Tours..

August 2008
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Private Movie Showings..
Reserved Seating and Section for Shows in the Theatre...

June 2007 and July 2008
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Private Pictionary Sessions...

Private Bingo Sessions...

June 2007
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Private Set-Sail Parties...

Private Night Time Illumination Party and Scavenger Hunts...

July 2007
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Private Crafts and Games
 

July 2007 and January 2008
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Private Adventure Ocean Family Science Session
 
Royal Caribbean's policy is to not allow adults to remain in the Adventure Ocean rooms during
  activities, for security purposes.  We provide special and private times within Adventure
  Ocean, where all of our family members, including parents, are able to participate.

July 2007 and January 2008
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Our families enjoy their time at the ports, and on their various excursions...

July 2007 and June 2008
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Once again we want to extend a heart filled thank you to
Royal Caribbean
for making all of this possible.....
We look forward to seeing you onboard one of our future cruises....

 


Picture taken Sunday, July 15, 2007 in the Caribbean Sea
 

 


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