Autism-Friendly Cruises Explained | How Autism on the Seas Makes Cruising Possible for Families
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We are Autism on the Seas. Some people, you know, put it down to AOTS, just for short. And uh we provide specialized vacation experiences, whether that be cruising or land-based uh resort experiences for families with children and adults with autism or any other developmental disability or disease.
We provide priority level access to, you know, checking in to getting onto the ship and then also just to getting into shows and not having to wait in lines at certain activities and events
We provide meal assistance so um breakfast, lunch and dinner. Uh we also provide respit services so uh families have an opportunity to you know drop their child off with us
Those same families coming on the cruise and then, you know, hearing throughout the cruise, this is the best thing ever. You you can't know how much this means to us.
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If you’re searching for autism-friendly cruises or wondering whether a cruise vacation is possible for a family with autism or developmental disabilities, this interview explains exactly how it works. Traveling with autism can feel overwhelming — especially when it comes to cruising. In this episode of RTE-Travel Talk – Ask a Real Travel Expert, we sit down with Amanda Storrer from Autism on the Seas to explore how families with autism and other developmental disabilities can enjoy a stress-free, fully supported cruise vacation. Autism on the Seas provides staff-assisted cruises and resort vacations designed specifically for children and adults with autism and other special needs. From priority boarding and show access, to mealtime assistance, respite care, sensory-aware planning, and trained onboard staff, their programs help families relax, reconnect, and truly enjoy their vacation. In this conversation, we cover: What autism-friendly cruising really looks like How Autism on the Seas supports families before, during, and after the cruise The types of disabilities and needs they can accommodate How parents, caregivers, and siblings benefit from respite services Real success stories that show how travel can be life-changing How travel advisors can work with Autism on the Seas for their clients Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, grandparent, or travel advisor, this episode offers practical answers, reassurance, and hope for families who may have thought cruising simply wasn’t possible. 👉 Learn more or request information: https://www.autismontheseas.com 📧 Booking inquiries: booking@autismontheseas.com Contact Real Travel Experts: questions@realtravelexperts.com https://realtravelexperts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RealTravelExperts/ https://www.instagram.com/realtravelexperts/ Image & Video Credits: Clips and Images: Courtesy of Autism on the Seas and the Shelton Herald Michael Sobbell Image Courtesy of the Shelton Herald RTE Travel Talk does not endorse any of their guests' products or services. The opinions of the guests may or may not reflect those of the host and RTE Travel Talk. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 01:01 Special guest, Amanda Storer 01:40 Overview of program 02:23 Services 04:30 The beginnings of Autism on the Seas 05:19 Is it just for autism? 08:39 Group leaders & preparation 10:08 How many families per group? 11:11 The staff 11:46 Travel club announcement 12:11 How to get started 13:37 Working with travel advisors 14:16 Success stories 18:22 Biggest hurdles 20:06 What's next for the organization? 20:43 Contacting Autism on the Seas 21:46 Amanda's future travels