There was a bit of "confusion" during our last experience with Royal Caribbean about sailing with a child with disability. I'm pretty sure I did not miss this in 2013, so it must have been added to their website between now and then, but BA_BAM!!!
The website now clearly states...
http://www.royalcaribbean.com/allaboutcruising/accessibleseas/otherNeeds.do
"Cognitive, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Royal Caribbean welcomes guests with cognitive, intellectual and development disabilities such
as autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome and Alzheimer's disease. Upon request, every effort will
be made to provide reasonable accommodations that will meet the needs of guests with these
disabilities. Some of these accommodations can include:
- Early boarding
- Boarding and departure assistance
- Early disembarkation
- Special dietary accommodations
Royal Caribbean welcomes children with disabilities, especially in our fun-filled Adventure Ocean
program. Upon request, every efforts will be made to provide reasonable accommodations that
will meet the needs of children with disabilities. Some of these accommodations can include:
- Adventure Ocean grouping by ability (rather than age)
- Adventure Ocean toilet-trained policy exception
- Pagers for parents of children in Adventure Ocean program
- Baby sitting services
They have even partnered with an organization called "Autism On The Seas: Home"
http://www.royalcaribbean.com/findacruise/experiencetypes/product.do?pagename=onboard_prod_autism_friendly_ships
Check out this video from Eileen Ogintz "Taking the Kids aboard the Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas"
I found this so amazing that I had to share.
Well done Royal Caribbean!!! We hope to sail with you again soon.
