October 2010
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.

 

ONE GREAT PACKAGE PRICE
Package includes
Private Group Services and Activities

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. 

Accessibility more detailed info

- Service Animals Permitted
  Access and Services for People with Disabilities

Cruise Familiarization Tools more detailed info

- Cruise PECS

- Cruise Social Story

- Ship Information Sheet

- Pictures from prior Cruise click here

Customized Care more detailed info

 Pre-Cruise Questionnaire to aid our Staff and the onboard Children
 Counselors

Dining* more detailed info

- 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* more detailed info

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

- Group Seating for shows

Staff  more detailed info

- "Autism on the Seas" experienced cruise staff

- Professional Medical Physicians and Nurses

- College degreed Cruise Line Children Counselors

Misc...

- All of the regular services & activities onboard Royal Caribbean
  Cruises

- Special Gifts
- Have a "Special" Request or Need? Contact us
...and more

Activities*

Ability Level

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

Adults and Teens with Autism Activities* more detailed info

A Pre-Cruise Questionnaire is sent to each adult with autism cruising with us.  This questionnaire collects information related to each persons likes, dislikes, and activities they prefer.  We then use this information to help customize and determine which activities we will offer.

Cruise Line Children's Program Activities more detailed info

- Exclusive grouping by ability (not age)

- Drop-off program runs from morning until late night.

- Beepers are issued to parents/guardians

- Activities are scheduled throughout each day

- Alternate activities are available for our children when scheduled
  activities do not meet their need

PRIVATE Cruise Line Children's Program Activities* more detailed info

Private sessions are offered within the Children's Program facilities, where all family members and friends are welcome to participate.

PRIVATE AotS coordinated Activities* more detailed info

Arts and Crafts

Bingo (various versions with pictures)

Board Games

Dancing

Family gatherings and parties

Karaoke

Movies

Pool (water sensory related) Activities

Scavenger Hunts

Scrapbooking for Parents & Adults (with autism)

Whirlpool Parties

PRIVATE Ship Facility/Venue Activities* more detailed info

Back Stage Theatre Tours

Basketball

Bridge Tours

Disco (Dance Club)

Fitness/Aerobics Classes

Flow-Rider

Ice Skating

Inline Skating
Jump Zone (Bungee Trampoline)
Mini-Golf

Ping-Pong

Pool Slide

Pool Tables

Rock Wall

Shuffleboard

Volleyball

Zip Line

Respite Time* more detailed info

Some of our events (parties, activities, movies) will give parents an opportunity to enjoy adult activities while children are being cared for by staff.  The Cruise Line Children's Program also provides respite time during the day and evening.

Special POTTY TRAINING Provisions

All children that are not Potty Trained can participate in the activities.  Special guidelines have been established. Click here for more info

*Services/Activities for each cruise vary depending on ship venues, schedule, itinerary and other factors.

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member of an Autism Organization?  
Would you like to cruise for free or at a discount??
  Click here to learn about out Group Discounts / Referral Program

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* Itinerary and Services are subject to change without notice, restrictions may apply and services
for each cruise will be finalized onboard the cruise.