Group Cruise with Staff
October 14, 2012

Departing from
Cape Liberty Port in Bayonne, New Jersey
(10 minutes from NYC)
on Sunday October 14, 2012 for 7 nights
traveling to Bermuda

The

Cruise

FREE iPad's will be given to the first 25 families who book this unique cruise, compliments of our partnering charity and sponsor of this cruise, Skyeward Bound Ranch (SBR).  The Director of SBR, Dalace Skye Duvall, will personally be on board this cruise to award the first 25 families with their very own iPad. 

Instructional Workshops and App Reviews will also be included (at no additional charge) so families get the most out of what the iPad can do for their special needs child, hosted by our friends at iTaalk.org

From iTaalk:
"Spend time with iTaalk and learn effective and innovative ways to use the iPad, hear success stories from other parents, and get new ideas for utilizing this amazing technology.  Whether your child has an ASD or another special need, we will present new functional iPad uses for you to use with your kiddo!"

All courtesy of our Sponsor, Skyeward Bound Ranch

SBR iPad Cruise Flyer

Onboard

"Explorer of the Seas"

The Ship
Second of a series that debuted with "Voyager of the Seas" in 1999, Explorer is truly a destination in itself, boasting an unprecedented wealth of facilities, activities and entertainment-practically as much to do as on the islands she visits.  Amenities include a 60 ft. by 40 ft. ice skating rink/concert venue/TV Studio, rock-climbing wall, inline-skating rink, a shopping/dining/entertainment boulevard, miniature golf, wedding chapel, florist, full-court basketball, spa/solarium complex, and, for the first time at sea on Explorer, Atmospheric and Oceanographic Laboratories with hands-on demonstrations, interaction with scientists and such displays as a touchable iceberg.  Active cruisers of all ages - from children to seniors - will love this wonderful ship, click for more details.

Bermuda
King's Wharf has something for everyone. Sample typical island food and stroll through the shops and museums of the Royal Naval Dockyard, an impressive military fortress built in 1815. Sail the clear waters of Hamilton Sound. Find quaint gems at the Bermuda Arts Center and Craft Market. If that's not enough, a snorkel park and water sport facility offer hours of activities to the adventuresome.

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, game 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. more detailed info

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

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What's Included
FAQ
Prices or to Book


Do you have a Group, know others who are Interested, or are you a
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


 

October 2012

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

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