Adopted Families
08-03-26 Mariner of the Seas Cruise
About "Autism on the Seas" (AotS)
We organize and staff cruise and land resort vacations for families with special needs, with Professional Volunteers. We are dedicated to serving the vacation needs of families and individuals with autism, Asperger's syndrome, and all cognitive, intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as (but not limited to) cerebral palsy and Down's syndrome.
How we can help you
on this cruise...
Every cruise we meet families that didn't know we existed, who we "Adopt" into our Group.
Welcome...
1. Download the AotS App (so you can access our Schedule for this cruise)
Go to your cell phone (device) App store and download our App, its free. Create an account.
2. Add (this) Cruise to your AotS App Account.
Use the Cruise Date and this Reservation Code: ABK3
3. Contact our Group Leader onboard this cruise if you like.
- Open the schedule in the App (Calendar icon top right)
- Our Group Leader name, Ship Phone # and Cell # are listed on the schedule
4. How we can help you on this cruise.
We staff our cruises at a 2 to 1 ratio, and although our Staff will be busy directly assisting the families who booked their cruise through us, we invite you to still take advantage of our accommodated services, listed below.
NOTE: If and when you would like to join us, please seek out our Group Leader at any of our events to coordinate participation, etc. Thank you
Reserved seating for breakfast and lunch in the Buffet restaurant.
Priority Venue Use for the Group. Rock Wall, FlowRider, Ice Rink, Carousel, Bumper Cars, etc (ship dependent)
We provide reserved seating for some of the shows onboard, see schedule in the App
Our Staff provides Respite sessions throughout the cruise, as well as direct support to families at all events and throughout each day as needed.
* We may not be able to offer you this level of service on this cruise, but please do inquire to our Group Leader any challenges you may be having, or may have.
A priority disembarkation to help ease the lines
Schedule of future AotS Staff Assisted Cruises: AotS Schedule
What's Included on a Staff Assisted Cruise: What's Included