Royal Caribbean Ships- Serenade Of The Sea

 

SHIP HIGHLIGHTS Your will enjoy waking up onboard Serenade of the Seas, a dreamlike ship that’s sleek and sunlit, with panoramic vistas and wide-open spaces at every turn. Acres of glass enclose a nine-story central atrium, while glass elevators and floor-to-ceiling windows ensure incredible views throughout the day. Here your clients can bask at the tranquil Solarium pool, recharge at VitalitySM Spa, or reach new heights on our signature Rock Climbing Wall. When the sun goes down, the night heats up with Broadway-style shows, Casino RoyaleSM, and 16 bars and lounges that never require a cover.

Rest & Relaxation Family Suites, Flat-screen televisions in every stateroom, 3 pools, including the Solarium, an adults-only retreat, 3 whirlpools, VitalitySM Spa with 100+ treatments, Concierge Club and Diamond Club*. *Concierge Club reserved for select suite guests. Diamond Club available for Diamond and above tier-level members.

Action & Adventure Rock-climbing wall, Mini-golf course, Basketball court, running track, state-of-the-art VitalitySM Fitness Center, with classes including yoga and tai chi.

Dining Options Main Dining Room with complimentary, multi-course dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner. More complimentary options including the Windjammer Marketplace. Specialty restaurants* where for a cover charge guests can choose any items on the menu from appetizers to dessert such as Chops GrilleSM, our signature steak house, Giovanni’s Table Italian restaurant, Izumi Japanese Cuisine, featuring a la carte sushi selections, Chef’s table intimate dining experience. Café Latte-tudesSM,proudly serving Starbucks® coffee*. *Additional charges apply for specialty dining venues. Specialty beverages, beer, wine and soda are charged separately and are offered at current bar menu prices.

Kids & Families Complimentary Adventure Ocean Youth Program, Royal Babies & Tots® Nursery*, outdoor poolside movie screen, Adventure Beach kids' pool, teen lounge areas and disco, family-friendly activities including games, contests, enrichment classes and lectures. *Additional charges apply.

Entertainment & More Central Experience (aerial entertainment), Vintages Wine Bar, Complimentary Broadway-style entertainment in the three-story main theater. 16 bars clubs and lounges that never have a cover, including The Safari Club featuring self-leveling pool tables, English Pub, and our new R Bar. Duty-free shops onboard featuring name-brand jewelry, perfume, apparel and more.

Royal Caribbean ships- Liberty Of The Sea

 

The biggest adventure just got super sized. With wilder thrill rides like the first Tidal WaveSM waterslide at sea coming June, and it's two counterparts Cyclone and Typhoon now open, it's The Perfect Storm. A bigger-than-ever aqua park, Splashaway BaySM. Bolder dining options like our crowd favorite restaurant Sabor Modern Mexican, Giovanni's Table and R Bar. With brand new panoramic Ocean View staterooms, this is going to be huge. Rest and Relaxation Panaromic staterooms with floor to ceiling windows. VitalitySM Spa with extensive treatment menu including medi-spa treatments and acupuncture.  4 pools including the Solarium, an adults-only retreat. 6 whirlpools, two of them cantilevered whirlpools overlooking the ocean. State-of-the-art Fitness Center, with classes like yoga and tai chi. Library and Card Room. Concierge Club and Diamond Lounge* *Concierge Club reserved for Diamond Plus and Pinnacle Crown & Anchor Society members, and select suite guests. Diamond Lounge available for Diamond and above tier level members. Dining Options Specialty resturants Sabor Modern Mexican, Giovanni's Table and R Bar*.  Main Dining Room with complimentary, multi-course dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner.  More complimentary options including Windjammer Café, Jade Sushi and Asian-fusion cuisine, Sorrento's Pizza, Café Promenade for coffee and pastries/snacks, and room service.*  Casual dining and snacks at Johnny Rockets and an Icre Cream Parlor. Specialty restaurants Chops Grille steakhouse, where for one low cover charge you can choose any items off the menu from appetizer to dessert.* *Late night service charge applies to room service orders between midnight and 5:00 a.m. Additional charges apply for specialty dining venues. Specialty beverages, beer, wine and soda are charged separately and are offered at current bar menu prices. Kids and Families Splashaway Bay kid's park. Complimentary Adventure Ocean® Youth Program.  Royal Babies & TotsSM Nursery.  Royal Babies® and Royal Tots® Teen lounge areas and disco.  H2O Zone kids’ water park. 3D movie theater and outdoor poolside movie screen.  Family-friendly activities including games, contests, enrichment classes and lectures.  *Restrictions apply: Splashaway Bay - must be a minimum of 42" inches tall to ride. Action and Adventure The first Tidal WaveSM waterslide at sea, along with it's two counterparts Cyclone and Typhoon, it's The Perfect Storm. FlowRider surf simulator, rock-climbing wall, ice-skating rink, mini-golf course, full-sized basketball court and full-sized boxing ring. *Restrictions apply: Perfect Storm - must be a minimum of 48" inches tall to ride. Yellow Slide - must be a minimum of min 45" inches tall to ride. Purple Slide must be a minimum of 42" inches tall to ride. Entertainment and Shopping Complimentary Broadway hit Saturday Night Fever: The Musical in the Main Theater.  Complimentary Ice-skating shows in Studio B.  10,258 square foot Vegas-style Casino Royale® with 304 slots and 18 tables.  22 bars, clubs, and lounges that never have a cover, including Boleros Latin-themed lounge and Hoof & Claw English Pub.  Enhanced, more-intimate Vintages wine bar.  Variety of name-brand, duty-free shopping on the Royal Promenade including jewelry, perfumes, apparel and shopping for teens and kids.

Royal Caribbean Ships- Symphony Of The Seas

 

Symphony of the Seas® the fourth addition to Royal Caribbean's award-winning Oasis Class fleet, sister to Harmony of the Seas®. The world's largest ship with the world's best features just got even better.  For exciting new features, click here. Rest & Relaxation Full-service VitalitySM Spa with thermal suite and an extensive treatment menu. State-of-the-art Fitness Center. Central Park® outdoor garden with galleries, restaurants and a Coach® store. Four pools including the Solarium, an adults-only retreat.* Ten whirlpools, two of them cantilevered whirlpools overlooking the ocean. Concierge Club and Diamond Lounge** **During inclement weather and select hours, the ship may permit the Solarium Pool to be used by persons under age 16 provided they are directly supervised by a parent or guardian. **Concierge Club and new larger Diamond Lounge with ocean views. Dining Options Expansive menu of delicious dinner options in early and late seating dining in the ships' Main Dining Rooms, among up to 20 dining options. New Dining Options Onboard: Hooked Seafood - For the freshest seafood, head to Hooked and get a real taste of classic New England favorites. Your clients can indulge in Maine lobster and a variety of crab claws. Take your pick of fresh, grilled fish, and choose from a selection of just-shucked East Coast oysters at the ice-cold raw bar. El Loco Fresh - Give your taste buds something to go wild over. El Loco Fresh serves up Mexican fare that’s insanely delicious. With classic mole sauce and tangy salsa verde topping beef burritos, carnitas and more – it’s a fiesta of flavor from south of the border. Sugar Beach Candy - Treat your sweet tooth to every candy under the sun – plus a few sugarcoated surprises. Sugar Beach is stocked to max candy capacity with all your favorite confections and fine ice creams creations. Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade - At Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade it’s all about winning. Watch your home team dominate on the field from dozens of TV screens, or make your own legendary plays at the arcade. When it’s time to refuel, you’ll find wings, popcorn shrimp, sliders and our famous Playmakers burger to keep you going, along with ice-cold brews on tap. Entertainment & Shopping News Entertainment Onboard: Hairspray  - one of the biggest Broadway hits of our time Flight -  Take off on a spectacular journey through time chronicling aviation milestones in Flight, a Royal Caribbean original production that’s unlike anything you’ve ever seen.  HiRO — The latest Royal Caribbean AquaTheater spectacular. HiRO, amazes with more high-flying feats. unexpected stunts, and extraordinary acrobatics than any aqua show before. 1977 Ice Show  - Join the time-traveling hero Tempest on a new adventure in 1977. his latest journey brings him to Symphony of the Seas and to London, England. Her Majesty’s Crown jewels have been stolen on the eve of her Silver jubilee by a mysterious jewel thief with special powers of his own. And the clock is ticking. Luckily, time is always on Tempest’s side. Bionic Bar, Carousel on the Boardwalk.  AquaTheater shows, ice shows and other live entertainment. A VIP Room at Casino Royale®. Bars, lounges, and nightclubs that never have a cover, including live jazz club, karaoke bar, and comedy club. Parties and parades on the Royal Promenade. Variety of name-brand, duty-free shopping in Central Park® and the Royal Promenade including, Cartier Omega, Bulgari®, art gallery, teen and kids' shops, plus jewelry, perfumes, and apparel. Voom, fastest Internet at sea available throughout the ship. Kids & Families/Actions & Adventure Complimentary Adventure Ocean® Youth Program. Royal Babies & TotsSM Nursery. Royal Babies® and Royal Tots® program. Teen lounge areas and disco. Splashaway Bay water park. 3D movie theater. Family-friendly activities including games, contests, enrichment classes and lectures. Classic carnival games at the new Boardwalk Arcade. Two FlowRider® surf simulators. Two rock-climbing walls, each 43 feet high. Zip line, nine decks in the air and 82 feet across. Full-sized basketball court, ice-skating rink, mini-golf course and three multi-story waterslide'. New for Suite Guests The Coastal Kitchen restaurant offering fresh cuisine that fuses Mediterranean influences with California cool. A private lounge with ocean views. An exclusive full-service Suite Sun Zone sun deck.  New Royal Suites Class.

Royal Caribbean Ships- Freedom Of The Seas

 

Top rated coasts. Bow-to-stern boasts. Your clients can get the best of both worlds combined for an all-in-one adventure on the newly Amplified Freedom of the Seas® — sailing Spring 2020. They can discover the postcard-perfect Southern Caribbean between unparalleled thrills onboard. Like adrenaline pumping slides and rides right on deck. A new pool scene that gets down after dark. And fresh, authentic flavors that will satisfy any craving.  Royal Amplified The Perfect Storm℠ The Perfect StormSM Take on three stories of thrills on the newly added waterslide duo. The Lime and Coconut℠ The Lime and CoconutSM It’s three stories of Caribbean cool plus a rooftop sun deck at this signature new pool bar.  Playmakers℠ Sports Bar & Arcade Your clients can catch their home team live on more screens than ever over game-day favorites.  Giovanni's℠ Italian Kitchen Pizza, pasta, wine — now there’s even more to love at this reimagined trattoria.  SHIP HIGHLIGHTS Dining Giovanni'sSM Italian Kitchen El Loco FreshSM Izumi Hibachi & Sushi PlaymakersSM Bar & Arcade, The Lime and CoconutSM, Izumi Windjammer Chops Grille Cafe Promenade Sorrentos Pizza Chef's Table Johnny Rockets Main Dining Room Room Service Shows Guest Entertainers Live Orchestra Once Upon a Time Marquee Game Shows Theme Nights Mystery Dinner Theater and much more... Activities Spa and Fitness Center Flowerider Ice Skating TyphoonSM and CycloneSM Laser Tag: Clash For the Crystal CitySM Rock Climbing Mini Golf Sushi Making Class Babies and Tots Programs and much more...

Royal Caribbean Ships- Harmony Of The Sea

 

What do you get when you combine the world’s biggest ship with the boldest thrills ever to set sail? A gravity defying, status-quo denying, electrifying expedition onboard Harmony of the Seas®. It’s all new first-at-sea feats, plus all the favorites - turned up a big bold notch to give you the best adventure ever.

Rest & Relaxation Full-service VitalitySM Spa with thermal suite and an extensive treatment menu. State-of-the-art Fitness Center. Central Park® outdoor garden with galleries, restaurants and a Coach® store. Four pools including the Solarium, an adults-only retreat.* Ten whirlpools, two of them cantilevered whirlpools overlooking the ocean. Concierge Club and Diamond Lounge** **During inclement weather and select hours, the ship may permit the Solarium Pool to be used by persons under age 16 provided they are directly supervised by a parent or guardian. **Concierge Club and new larger Diamond Lounge with ocean views.

Dining Options Guests on board Harmony of the Seas will enjoy the cruise line's world-renowned GOLD Anchor Service and an expansive menu of delicious dinner options in early and late seating dining in the ships' Main Dining Rooms, among up to 20 dining options aboard the world's largest and most innovative cruise ships. Guests will select from two seating times; the flexible My Time Dining program which offers guests the flexibility to select their own seating time and table companions in a dedicated portion of the main dining room; or from an extensive variety of specialty restaurants. Venture down the rabbit hole and taste an elaborate dreamscape of never-before-seen fare at the Wonderland Imaginative Cuisine. The only cruise line that offers Starbucks at se.  aQuality, hand cut steaks at Royal Caribbean's Chops Grille.  Sabor Modern Mexican restaurant for a fresh take on Mexican favorites. Japanese grill specialties and a new teppanyaki menu at Izumi Hibachi & Sush.

Entertainment & Shopping Slick back your hair and pack your poodle skirts. Summer lovin' is in the air on Harmony of the Seas, with Broadway's hit Grease, The Musical coming to the high seas for the first time ever. Bionic Bar on the Royal Promenade, featuring robot bartenders serving up one-of-a-kind crafted cocktails while dancing to a fluid beat. Beautiful hand-carved carousel on the Boardwalk. Complimentary AquaTheater shows, ice shows and other live entertainment. A VIP Room at Casino Royale®. Bars, lounges, and nightclubs that never have a cover, including live jazz club, karaoke bar, and comedy club. Parties and parades on the Royal Promenade. Variety of name-brand, duty-free shopping in Central Park® and the Royal Promenade including Coach®, art gallery, teen and kids' shops, plus jewelry, perfumes, and apparel. More bandwidth and the fastest Internet at sea available throughout the ship.

Kids & Families/Actions & Adventure Complimentary Adventure Ocean® Youth Program.  Royal Babies & TotsSM Nursery. Royal Babies® and Royal Tots® program. Teen lounge areas and disco. Splashaway Bay water park. 3D movie theater. Family-friendly activities including games, contests, enrichment classes and lectures. Action & Adventure: The Ultimate Abyss, the tallest slide at sea. Classic carnival games at the new Boardwalk Arcade. Two FlowRider® surf simulators. Two rock-climbing walls, each 43 feet high. Zip line, nine decks in the air and 82 feet across. Full-sized basketball court, ice-skating rink, mini-golf course and three multi-story waterslide'.

New for Suite Guests The Coastal Kitchen restaurant offering fresh cuisine that fuses Mediterranean influences with California cool. A private lounge with ocean views. An exclusive full-service Suite Sun Zone sun deck. New Royal Suites Class.

Royal Caribbean Ships- Ovation Of The Seas

 

Ovation Of The Seas

Marvel at the newest and third ship in the Quantum Class, Ovation of the Seas. Featuring the same groundbreaking venues as its sister ships, Quantum of the Seas and Anthem of the Seas, this ship is continuing to take cruisers to new heights. Ovation will offer guests a variety of activities, entertainment and dining options. Ripcord by iFly Experience the sheer thrill and exhilaration of flying in an air machine that lets you soar in a safe, controlled environment. North Star Take yourself to new heights with the jewel-shaped capsule that gently ascends over 300 feet above sea level. Breathtaking 360° views of the sea and our destinations make the North Star one of the most anticipated features on this ship. Transformative Venues Experience completely revolutionary spaces that transform from day to night. Play basketball, go roller skating and ride bumper cars at the SeaplexSM. Relax with a book at Two70°SM and come back at night for a spectacular aerial show. Newly Designed Staterooms Say hello to your home on the high seas – now with more family-friendly modular staterooms that interconnect and the first virtual balconies at sea. SHIP HIGHLIGHTS: Rest and Relaxation: Full-service VitalitySM Spa, State-of-the-art Fitness Center, 220-foot outdoor, poolside movie screen, Adults-only Solarium pool, a glass-canopied retreat*, Indoor pool with retractable roof and Whirlpools. *During inclement weather and select hours, the ship may permit the Solarium pool to be used by persons under age 16 provided they are directly supervised by a parent or guardian. Action & Advanture: Bumper cars, roller skating, basketball court, circus school and more at Seaplex, the largest indoor active space at sea. RipCord by iFLY®, the first skydiving experience at sea. North Star observation capsule, FlowRider® surf simulator and 30-foot high Rock Climbing Wall. Kids & Families: Complimentary Adventure Ocean® youth program, Royal Babies® and Royal Tots® program and H2O Zone kids' water park. Entertainment & Shopping: Casino Royale® with thousands of square feet of slots and tables. Two70° with nighttime aerial entertainment and an ice bar.  Verity of shops to chose from.

Royal Caribbean Cruise-Visual Disabilities

 

VISUAL

We're determined to make the cruising experience as convenient and enjoyable as possible for guests who are blind or have low vision. Our ships have been designed to incorporate Braille in public areas and elevators.

VISUAL FEATURES/ACCOMODATIONS AVAILABLE

• ●  Large-print menus and Cruise Compasses
  
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• ●  Service animals welcomed onboard: a 4 feet by 4 feet relief area with cypress mulch is provided
  
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• ●  Braille/tactile signage
  
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• ●  Braille elevator buttons/audio call signals
  
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• ●  Orientation tours
  
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• ●  Qualified Readers
  

 

Royal Caribbean Cruise -Service Animals

 SERVICE ANIMALS 

A service dog is defined as "any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of a person with a disability." Service dogs are not considered pets.

Evidence that a dog is a service dog is helpful but not required (such as identification cards, other written documentation, presence of harnesses and/or tags or the credible verbal assurance of the person with a disability using the dog).

We provide 4 feet by 4 feet relief areas with cypress mulch to accommodate service dogs. Sod for sailings from the U.S. can be provided if ordered in advance and is available. Relief areas are provided on a shared basis with other service dogs onboard. Please note that Central Park on OasisSM class ships is not designated as a relief area.

Please notify our Access Department at time of booking but no later than 30 days prior to sailing if a service dog relief area is needed.

Service dogs are permitted to accompany the person with a disability in all public areas, including dining venues. While in public areas, service dogs must be on a leash, harness or other restraining device. Due to health regulations, service dogs are not permitted in pools, whirlpools or spas.

Care and supervision of the service dog is the sole responsibility of the owner. The ships are not required to provide food or care for the dog.

Guests may bring a reasonable quantity of food and bowls for the dog onboard the ship at no additional charge. If refrigerated space is needed, notify our Access Department at time of booking but no later than 30 days prior to sailing.

If the guest chooses to disembark the ship at a port at which the service dog must remain onboard, the guest must make arrangements to ensure that the dog is cared for. Note that the ship's staff is not required to care for the dog, nor can the dog be left in the stateroom unattended.

Guests are responsible for obtaining all required documents for the animal to depart the ship in ports of call and at final destination. For document requirements, visit:

• U.S. Department of Agriculture
  
• Hawaii Department of Agriculture
  
• UK Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

A copy of these permits must be carried on the ship, and a copy left with Guest Relations Desk upon boarding the ship.

The documentation and immunization requirements are established by government authorities and not Royal Caribbean International. Please note requirements are subject to change without notice.

Guests are responsible for the behavior or damage caused by their service dog. A cleaning fee may be charged to the guest's shipboard account.

If the service dog's behavior creates a fundamental alteration or a direct threat to safety, the dog may be denied boarding or removed from the ship along with the owner at the guest's expense. Examples include: growling, barking excessively, initiating unsolicited contact, biting other guests and/or crewmembers, failure to use designated relief areas, sitting on furniture, eating from the table, etc.

If you have an animal that does not meet the definition of a service animal (i.e. a dog trained to perform a task) but must accompany you in order to assist you with your disability, please contact our Access Department at least 60 days prior to sailing.

Assistance Dogs to the United Kingdom (UK)

Assistance dogs entering the United Kingdom must meet the rules of the Pet Travel Scheme.

You are responsible for ensuring your assistance dog meets all these rules. Please make sure you have had the procedures carried out in the correct order and your dog's documentation is correctly completed.

We will do our best to assist you in ensuring your assistance dog is checked for compliance with the Pet Travel Scheme at boarding. Please note dogs that fail checks will not be allowed to sail.

If you experience a problem with your documentation upon entry into the United Kingdom, then any related costs for either the quarantine of or re-export of your pet will be entirely your responsiblity.

In general, you will need a pet passport (for guests from UK and EU) or official third country veterinary certificate (for guests from the U.S. and other countries outside the UK and EU) showing the dog has been micro-chipped, vaccinated against rabies, and treated against tapeworm not less than 24 hours, and not more than 120 hours before arrival in the UK (not required if travelling from Ireland, Finland, Malta or Norway).

Pet Passport and Third Country Certificates must be signed, dated and stamped by an Official Veterinarian; this may be different than your local veterinarian. This usually takes extra time.

Tapeworm treatment should be arranged at the next to last port of call prior to entry to the UK just in case for any reason the scheduled treatment cannot be done, there is another opportunity to arrange a treatment at the next port of call.

For more information:

• Visit the DEFRA website
  
• Contact the Pet Travel Scheme Helpline: Telephone: +44 (0) 370 241 1710 - Monday to Friday - 8 AM to 6 PM UK time (closed Bank Holidays) E-mail: pettravel@ahvla.gsi.gov.uk - please include your postal address and a day time telephone number
  
• Consult your veterinarian
  

Royal Caribbean Cruise- Autism and Developmental Disabilities

 

AUTISM FRIENDLY SHIPS 

Royal Caribbean offers a wide range of autism friendly products and services, and they include:

• Priority check-in, boarding and departure
  
• Special dietary accommodations including gluten-free and dairy-free
  
• Adventure Ocean flexible grouping by ability for children 3 to 11 years old
  
• Adventure Ocean toilet-trained policy exception
  
• Pagers/phones for parents of children in Adventure Ocean program while signed into our care (subject to availability) Availability: These Autism Friendly products and services are available on all cruises
  

In addition, Autism on the Seas offers “Staffed Cruises” catering to families with children, teens and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. These “Staffed Cruises” include:

• Extra professionally trained staff in caring for individuals with developmental disabilities (provided at one staff member for every 2-3 special needs guests)
  
• Assistance with Royal Caribbean’s products and services
  
• Specialized respite sessions
  
• Private activities and sessions
  

Availability: Autism on the Seas “Staffed Cruises” are offered on select cruises. For a list of Autism on the Seas group cruises, click here.

 

THE AUTISM CHANNEL

Royal Caribbean International is the first in the hospitality industry to offer complimentary on-demand access to exclusive content from The Autism Channel® onboard most of its ships.

The Autism Channel is a streaming television service providing information and resources to families and professionals supporting and improving the lives of people with autism spectrum disorders. Educational and entertainment programming on The Autism Channel ranges from a look inside the daily lives of families with children on the spectrum, to interviews with medical and legal professionals.

The Autism Channel is available on all Quantum, Oasis, Freedom, Voyager and Radiance class ships. To access The Autism Channel content, select The Autism Channel folder under OnDemand Movies from the iTV (interactive TV) menu.

AUTISM FRIENDLY FILMS

Autism friendly films are presented in a low-lit and low volume environment. Guests are encouraged to freely talk and walk around during the film. These films will be offered on all sailings on Oasis class ships and on other ships, when there are autism groups or at least five individuals with autism onboard. Dates and times will be highlighted in the Cruise Compass.

AUTISM FRIENDLY TOY LENDING PROGRAM

Autism friendly toy lending is available in our Adventure Ocean Youth Program on all ships. Upon request, we will provide a tote bag of autism friendly toys that may be used in Adventure Ocean or in their stateroom. Parents may select other autism friendly toys that are more appropriate for their child. Examples of Autism Friendly Toys include: non-toxic crayons, markers, water colors, building blocks, dominoes, and picture books.

AUTISM FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES

We offer activities for children of all abilities. Families are encouraged to consult with Adventure Ocean staff regarding any special needs that their children may have in order to identify which activities are appropriate for their child and any possible modifications.

CRUISING SOCIAL STORY

A Social Story is a written or visual guide describing various social interactions, situations, behaviors, skills or concepts. These Social Stories help individuals with autism to better cope with social situations. Royal Caribbean offers a Cruising Social Story about cruising to help families with autism prepare for their cruise vacation. 

Download our Cruising Social Story.

WHAT DO YOU OFFER FOR TEENS WITH AUTISM?

• Expedited check-in, boarding and departure
  
• Special dietary accommodations including gluten-free
  
• Autism Friendly Toy Lending
  
• Autism Friendly Films
  
• Social Story
  
• Our Teen Program with teens-only hangouts and activities. Please note while some activities are hosted, they do not provide supervision or one on one attention.
  

 

WHAT DO YOU OFFER FOR ADULTS WITH AUTISM?

• Expedited check-in, boarding and departure
  
• Special dietary accommodations including gluten-free
  
• Autism Friendly Toy Lending
  
• Autism Friendly Films
  
• Social Story
  
• Our Cruise Activities Program. Please note while some activities are hosted, they do not provide supervision or one on one attention. (Adults are not permitted in Teen or Adventure Ocean spaces.)

 

TRAINING

All Youth staff are required to have a four year University degree or international equivalent in education, recreation or a related field. They also have at least three to five years qualified experience in working with children ages six months to 17 years.

In addition, all Youth staff have received autism awareness training developed by Autism on the Seas. This training covers following topics: characteristics of autism and developmental disabilities, correct person-first language and terms, and skills to initiate a conversation with a parent about his or her child’s needs.

Royal Caribbean Cruise Accessible Shore Excursions

 WE OFFER ACCESSIBLE SHORE EXCURSIONS IN THE FOLLOWING PORTS OF CALL

CARIBBEAN Basseterre, St. Kitts Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas Falmouth, Jamaica George Town, Grand Cayman Kralenjik, Bonaire Ocho Rios, Jamaica* Philipsburg, St. Maarten Roatan, Honduras Roseau, Dominica St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands 

BERMUDA King’s Wharf, Bermuda 

NORTHERN EUROPE Alesund, Norway Berlin (Warnemunde), Germany Bruges (Zeebrugge), Belgium Bergen, Norway Copenhagen, Denmark Geiranger, Norway Gibraltar, United Kingdom Helsinki, Finland Kristiansand, Norway Klaksvik, Faroe Islands Olden, Norway Oslo, Norway St. Petersburg, Russia Stockholm, Sweden Tallinn, Estonia 

MEDITERRANEAN Alicante, Spain Athens (Piraeus), Greece Barcelona, Spain Bilbao, Spain Bologna (Ravenna), Italy Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy Cartagena, Spain Cherbourg, France Dubrovnik, Croatia Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey Gran Canaria, Canary Islands Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy Haifa, Israel Istanbul, Turkey Jerusalem (Ashdod), Israel Kotor, Montenegro Koper, Slovenia Lisbon, Portugal Lanzarote, Canary Islands Malaga, Spain Naples/Capri, Italy Nice (Villefranche), France Palma de Mallorca, Spain Paris (Le Havre), France Provence (Marseille), France* Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy Seville (Cadiz), Spain Split, Croatia Tenerife, Canary Islands Valencia, Spain Vigo, Spain

Royal Caribbean Cruise- Medical Services

 Every Royal Caribbean ship offers limited professional medical services through licensed (international or domestic) physicians and nurses. All Royal Caribbean Group ships have shipboard medical facilities that are built, staffed, stocked, and equipped to meet or exceed guidelines established by the American College of Emergency Physicians Cruise Ship & Maritime Medicine Section.

Depending on the size of the ship and number of passengers and crew members, each RCG ship has two to three licensed doctors and three to five licensed nurses available to passengers and crew members 24/7. Our doctors do not have NPI numbers, as that is a US-based requirement, instead they use tax IDs. 

Our medical facilities are stocked with a variety of equipment including cardiac monitors, automated external defibrillators, ventilators, x-ray machines and processors, laboratory equipment, a formulary of acute care medications, and a variety of minor surgical and orthopedic supplies. Our doctors also have access to online informational resources and 24-hour support from shoreside medical professionals for additional assistance. Royal Caribbean Group also requires all doctors and nurses to maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) training. In responding to medical emergencies, our goal is to first stabilize emergency patients and, when necessary, evacuate the patient to an appropriately equipped and staffed shoreside medical facility.

Royal Caribbean Cruise- Accessibility Additional Assistance

AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION

If requested in advance, Royal Caribbean can arrange for accessible transportation to transfer guests between the airport and the pier. This service is offered at no extra charge to our air/sea guests or those who have purchased cruise-only transfers. Accessible transportation may be limited or not available outside the U.S. See a travel agent or contact us for details. 

EXTRA ASSISTANCE AT THE PIER

We offer boarding and departure assistance to guests in wheelchairs or with mobility disabilities. To request assistance at the pier, contact us 30 days prior to your cruise so that we may prioritize your assistance to go onboard. Wheelchair assistance for boarding is available from the terminal check-in, to the ship. During peak times there may be a wait for assistance.

While many ports provide easy access for wheelchairs and scooters, guests using assistive devices may not be able to get on or off the ship. These various conditions may include: steepness of the gangway, tendering, weather, tidal and sea conditions, and shore-side facilities.

We will make reasonable efforts to assist our guests, but for safety reasons, our staff is not permitted to lift guests or equipment. Assistance with manual wheelchairs, walkers, canes, etc. will be provided. 

SHIPBOARD ASSISTANCE

We will provide reasonable mobility assistance to guests in accessing areas of the ship that are not accessible. 

TRAVELING FROM SHIP TO SHORE

At some ports, the ship will anchor off shore, and guests are taken to shore by small boats called tenders. Even if the ship is scheduled to dock at a pier, it can change to tendering. Guests with assistive devices who are unable to take a few steps will be unable to board tenders unless roll-on capability is available.

In order to safely board most tenders, guests must be able to take steps and use a collapsible manual wheelchair. In addition, motorized wheelchairs and mobility scooters can not be taken on tenders, unless roll-on capability is available. Inquire about tender roll-on capability at Guest Relations Desk while on board. Please note roll-on capability is not guaranteed.

Weather, sea conditions and other factors may preclude tendering. Safety of our guests and crew is our primary consideration, and the Captain and his staff will make the final decision regarding transferring guests and their assistive devices based on safety reasons.

If guests are unable to tender or disembark because of due to these circumstances, there will be no refund or credit for missed ports. While we recognize your disappointment, the safety of our guests and crew takes precedence.

PORTS THAT REQUIRE TENDERING

• ●  Airlie Beach, Australia
  
• ●  Ajaccio, Corsica
  
• ●  Bali (Padang Bay), Indonesia
  
• ●  Bar Harbor, Maine
  
• ●  Bay of Islands, New Zealand
  
• ●  Belize City, Belize
  
• ●  Bora Bora, French Polynesia
  
• ●  Buzios, Brazil
  
• ●  Cabo Frio, Brazil
  
• ●  Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
  
• ●  Cannes (Monte Carlo), France
  
• ●  Champagne Bay, Vanuatu
• ●  Corfu, Greece
  
• ●  Cozumel, Mexico
  
• ●  Denarau, Fiji
  
• ●  Edinburgh, Scotland
  
• ●  Esperance, Australia
  
• ●  Exmouth, Australia
  
• ●  La Spezia (Florence, Pisa), Italy
  
• ●  Geiranger, Norway
  
• ●  George Town, Grand Cayman
  
• ●  Hanoi (Halong Bay), Vietnam
  
• ●  Icy Strait Point, Alaska
  
• ●  Ilha Grande, Brazil
  
• ●  Ilhabela, Brazil
  
• ●  Ilheus, Brazil
  
• ●  Isle of Pines, New Caledonia
  
• ●  Jeju, Republic of Korea (South Korea)
  

 

 

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• ●  Kailua Kona, Hawaii
  
• ●  Kotor, Montenegro
  
• ●  Lahaina (Maui), Hawaii
  
• ●  Lifou, Loyalty Island
  
• ●  Lombok, Indonesia
• ●  Malacca, Malaysia
  
• ●  Moorea, French Polynesia
  
• ●  Mykonos, Greece
  
• ●  Mystery Island, Vanuatu
  
• ●  Naples (Salerno), Italy
  
• ●  Nha Trang, Vietnam
  
• ●  Villefranche (Nice), France
  
• ●  Ouvea (Wadrilla), Loyalty Island
  
• ●  Phuket, Thailand
  
• ●  Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
  
• ●  Port Douglas, Australia
  
• ●  Port Vila, Vanuatu
• ●  Portbelo, Brazil
• ●  Punta Del Este, Uruguay
  
• ●  Rockland, Maine
  
• ●  Samana, Dominican Republic
  
• ●  Santorini, Greece
  
• ●  Split, Croatia
  
• ●  St. Peter Port, Channel Islands
  
• ●  Ushuaia, Argentina
  
• ●  Visby, Sweden