Cheapest Cruise for Families with Autism Ever

By
Heather
Published: November 1, 2009Posted in: Autism on the Seas, Cruise, TravelTags: , , , , , ,
Cheapest Cruise for Families with Autism Ever

Hi Folks!! I wanted to make everyone aware that there has been a huge price drop on one of the Autism on the Seas cruises. They now have a very affordable cruise this December for about $250 a person for Florida residents and it is not much more for other. This is very close to an all inclusive vacation with activities and respite care. Now you have heard me rant and rave about how fabulous their cruises are, now here is your chance to go.

Check out this video from their last cruise to see truly how inclusive and involved in your vacation the children, adults, staff, and family with Autism on the Seas can be. I present to you The Pirates of Autism on the Seas



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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.

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

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About the Author

Heather is mother to a 10 year old son with autism. They live in the Southwest Florida area and travel around the state on numerous adventures.