Autism

Autism is one of the fastest growing diagnoses for developmental disorders in the world. Cruise lines understand it is important to cater to these special needs so that everyone in the family has a memorable vacation.

Carnival, Celebrity, Disney and Royal Caribbean have taken the initiative to offer autism-friendly services such as:

• Priority check-in
• Early embarkation and disembarkation
• Flexible age grouping for kids programs
• Pagers or phones for parents with children participating in the kids programs
• Autism-friendly films (lights will be left on and people are free to talk and walk around)
• Special considerations during the Muster Drill, a safety exercise that occurs at the start of every cruise

Carnival and Royal Caribbean have taken it a step further and are the only cruise lines that provide autism awareness training for their crew and staff.

Services may vary from ship to ship and should be verified at the time of booking.

Vacations To Go is a Certified Autism Travel Professional recognized by International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES).