1st Annual
Adults with Autism  Group Cruise

Departing from Boston, MA
on Saturday October 9, 2010
for 7 nights
traveling to
Canada and New England

onboard "Jewel of the Seas"
 

The Ship The Jewel of the Seas offers innovative amenities and a myriad of onboard adventures. Designed to expand your horizons, this floating gem features a 10-story glass Centrum and panoramic sea-view elevators.  Scale the rock-climbing wall and be the first to spot land, or challenge fellow pool sharks on self-leveling billiard tables.  The exotic Thai-themed solarium features a retractable roof for an idyllic pool and lounge oasis -- rain or shine.  Succulent steaks at Chops Grille and Portofino's Italian cuisine are just two of the dining options, other than the beautiful main dining room, Tides.  After a sparkling day at sea, stop by the Champagne Bar or catch a Broadway-style show... click for more details.

 

Portland, Maine Portland offers a unique combination of Maine's rich history and its own vibrant culture. Local artisans offer their handiwork along the streets of the Arts District and the Old Port Exchange.  Colorful boats line the shores of Casco Bay, and wonderful freshly cooked seafood abounds in this charming seaside town.  The Old Port Exchange is really the heart of downtown Portland.  It's a collection of 19th-century brick buildings originally constructed to support the vast export and fishing industries.  Today, this quaint, restored area houses specialty shops, restaurants and pubs.

 

Bar Harbor, Maine Nestled on the east side of Mt. Desert Island and surrounded by Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor features some of the most spectacular scenery on the Eastern Seaboard. The rock-bound coast, soaring granite cliffs, majestic mountains and blue waters have attracted the Rockefellers, Astors, and Vanderbilts for over 200 years, and continue to enchant visitors today.  Explore beautiful Acadia National Park.  See Cadillac Mountain and the natural rock formations of Thunder Hole. Journey over hand-cut stone bridges to arrive at Jordan Pond House, where you can take in the beautiful scenery of Penobscot Mountain and Bubbles Hill while enjoying popovers and tea.

 

Saint John, New Brunswick Founded by Loyalists escaping the Revolutionary War in 1785, Saint John has emerged as a thriving port city.  Its restored historic waterfront and surrounding natural beauty have made Saint John a wonderful destination.  Experience the amazing Reversing Falls Rapids, Saint John's best-known attraction. Twice daily the powerful tides of the Bay of Fundy rise faster than the river can empty.  When this happens, the tide attempts to push the river back upstream, then the tide ebbs and the river appears to reverse itself and flow over the rocks, creating the appearance of reversing rapids.

 

Halifax, Nova Scotia As your ship comes into port, a bagpiper will welcome you to Halifax, the capital city of Nova Scotia.  The "City of Trees" offers the warmth and charm of a small town along with all the excitement you would expect from a great city.  Peggy's Cove, Citadel Hill, and the Acadian Country are just a few of the sights that will herald your arrival here.  One of the city's most attractive areas is the Historic Properties Development, located along the waterfront.  The charming early 19th-century wood and stone buildings here have all been fully restored.  And the cobblestone streets and long boardwalks are now lined with a wonderful array of boutiques, cafes, and pubs.

 

 

Royal Caribbean Standard Services*

All services that the Cruise Line provides on their cruises are included.  Almost everything is taken care of - your accommodations, gourmet meals in the beautiful dining rooms and cafes, and snacks throughout the day.  All activities including the amazing fitness centers, entertainment and   even room service is included.... To learn more click here for more details
 

 

Activities YOU want*

A Pre-Cruise Questionnaire is sent to each person cruising with us.  This questionnaire collects information related to each persons likes, dislikes, and activities they wish to have available on the cruise.  We then use this information to customize and help determine which group activities we will have, some of which include:

 

PRIVATE AotS coordinated Activities

Arts and Crafts

Bingo

Board Games

Dancing

Karaoke

Movies

Scavenger Hunts

Scrapbooking

Whirlpool Parties

 

PRIVATE Ship Facility/Venue Activities

Basketball

Disco (Dance Club)

Fitness/Aerobics Classes
Mini-Golf

Pool Tables

Ping-Pong

Rock Wall

Shuffleboard

Volleyball

 

PRIVATE AotS coordinated Shore Excursions

We'll be offering a selection of excursions for some of the ports we will be visiting, and we'll use your feedback to determine which ones are chosen!!!

 

Your suggestions

Once we gather the information from the Questionnaires we send you, we will do our best to add the activities that you suggest!!!  So feel free to suggest anything....

 

Ability Level

All private activities will be structured to match each individual's abilities.

 

Are you traveling with a Group?

If you are cruising with a group of your own (from 2 people to 20), we can also customize our activities around the desires of your group. 
Learn more about Groups and Group Discounts

 

 

Services*

Our Guidance

We've made cruising with autism our expertise and we're here to help you.  Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns, especially as it relates to
autism and cruising. 

 

"Autism on the Seas" Staff

Our professionally experienced staff cruises with you to coordinate activities and to ensure all special services are accommodated appropriately..
 

Accessibility

- Service Animals Permitted
  Access and Services for People with Disabilities
 

Cruise Familiarization Tools

- Cruise PECS

- Cruise Social Story

- Ship Information Sheet

- Pictures from prior Cruise Click here

 

Dining

- Special Dietary Accommodations
- Private Dining Room/Area for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- SAME Dining Wait Staff for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Early Dinner Seating with group (Early Dining)
- Exemption for Dinner Dress Code
 

Expedited/Private Cruise Accommodations

- Priority Boarding onto Ship
- Priority Disembarkation from Ship
- Private Muster Drill Area

- Group Seating for shows
 

Misc...

- All of the regular services and activities on board Royal Caribbean Cruises
- Special Gifts
- Have a "Special" Request or Need? Contact us
...and more
 

 

Do you have a Group or know others who are Interested?
Are you a member of an Autism Organization (ASA, CAN, etc.)?  
Would you like to cruise for free or at a discount??
  Click here to learn about out Group Discounts / Referral Program