Cruisefanatic71 Posted May 19, 2018 #1 Share Posted May 19, 2018 I have looked into this organization as a way to make my daughters cruise experience just a little better. Has anyone used their services and could you share about your experience with them? We are scheduling a walk through where we are able to go to the port and go through the steps it takes to understand how they work as far as getting you checked in and onto the ship in the next few weeks. Thanks for all your feedback. Sent from my SM-G950U using Forums mobile app Sent from my SM-G950U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pl281 Posted May 19, 2018 #2 Share Posted May 19, 2018 They are actually a "travel agency" - they market themselves as a service provider, but to actually partake in their offerings / staff you have to book through them / transfer your reservation. Most of their cruises are with RCCL. We've taken our now almost 5 year old on 3 Celebrity Cruises w/o Autism on the Seas - he is high functioning.... when we last went he was still in diapers and because we identified him as having autism they waved the potty trained requirement in the kids club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Itchy&Scratchy Posted May 21, 2018 #3 Share Posted May 21, 2018 check out the Disabled Cruising board, I remember several autism related posts there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisefanatic71 Posted May 21, 2018 Author #4 Share Posted May 21, 2018 Yeah. I have a thread there as well. Sent from my SM-G950U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingMummy Posted May 21, 2018 #5 Share Posted May 21, 2018 Have you considered paying for the priority boarding/debarkation? I think it's @ $80 per cabin, but not having to stand around in the crowds with all the lights and noise for an hour or two might be very helpful for her. The main dining room is also quieter. Some cruise lines are less stimulating as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisefanatic71 Posted May 21, 2018 Author #6 Share Posted May 21, 2018 I usually do pay for the priority boarding. She had been on 3 cruises already and enjoys them. Now that she is a dual diagnosis with Autism being the secondary, we were just looking at other options for her as she gets older. We are cruising this November on her 4th cruise. She does pretty good with the cruise since we know her triggers and use her favorite iPad so she can w as tch her shows when the crowds get too much for her to handle. Sent from my SM-G950U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bean24 Posted June 5, 2018 #7 Share Posted June 5, 2018 I answered your question on the other board. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursenessa2 Posted June 5, 2018 #8 Share Posted June 5, 2018 RCCL with give your family priority (you go through the VIP boarding line). No need to go through Autism at Seas. All you have to do is call Royal and have them add it to your booking confirmation. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisedreamin-gang Posted June 21, 2018 #9 Share Posted June 21, 2018 I did answer with more detail on other board but the short of it is. I won’t cruise without them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisedreamin-gang Posted June 21, 2018 #10 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Here’s some more information on AOTS. They do more than priority boarding. They contact the cruise line to arrange special seating in dining room. Your family will be the only ones at your table. They have always put us in a quiet corner. The servers are aware of my sons needs including his food allergies. They work with the kids programs to make the workers aware of his needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisefanatic71 Posted June 22, 2018 Author #11 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Thanks for the info. We have a tour scheduled in Ft. Lauderdale on the 29th of July to see what they do. My wife is excited to see the process. We have cruised with our daughter before but as she gets older we are looking for all ways to make her cruising just as fun as it is for us. Sent from my SM-G950U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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