Cruises are increasingly becoming more accessible to people with special needs, and Royal Caribbean offers services and accommodations designed to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience for all passengers. Here’s just a few ways Royal Caribbean makes sure to accommodate your special needs:

• Wheelchair-Accessible:
  • Accessible Cabins: Ships offer specially designed staterooms that are larger and equipped with wider doors, grab bars, and roll-in showers to accommodate wheelchairs.
  • Accessible Features: These cabins often include features like lowered beds, accessible light switches, and emergency alarms within easy reach.
  • Special Requests: When booking, you can request specific accommodations, such as accessible cabins or additional services, to ensure your needs are met.
• Onboard Facilities:
  • Public Areas:
    • Accessible Entrances: Ships have ramps or elevators to ensure that all public areas are accessible, including dining rooms, theaters, pools, and lounges.
    • Accessible Restrooms: Accessible restrooms are available in public areas for convenience.
• Dining:
  • Special Dietary Needs: Every eatery on board can accommodate special dietary requirements, such as allergies, gluten-free, vegetarian, or kosher meals, with advance notice.
• Mobility Assistance:
  • Wheelchair Rentals: Wheelchairs or scooters can be rented for your convenience during your cruise and on shore at CocoCay. You can arrange this ahead of time to ensure availability.
  • Assistance Services: Staff can assist with boarding and disembarking, as well as with moving around the ship.
  • Assistance with Meals: Crew members are trained to assist guests with specific dietary needs or mobility issues.
• Shore Excursions:
  • Inclusive Excursions: Royal Caribbean offers accessible shore excursions that cater to mobility needs, including transportation that accommodates wheelchairs.
  • Special Requests: You can often arrange customized tours or private guides to ensure that shore excursions meet your specific requirements.
• Accommodations for more than just mobility:
  • Hearing and Vision impairments
  • Sensory issues and other special needs
  • Allergies and Dietary restrictions
• Medical and Health Services:
  • Onboard Medical Center: Ships are equipped with medical centers that provide basic health services and can handle emergencies.
  • Medications and Equipment: If you need specific medications or medical equipment, inform the cruise line in advance to make necessary arrangements.

By planning ahead and communicating your needs, you can enjoy a cruise that is tailored to ensure your comfort and accessibility, making for a more enjoyable and stress-free vacation experience.

• Pro tips for planning your accessible vacation:
  • Provide Detailed Information: Before your cruise, contact our travel partner to discuss any special needs or requests. This ensures that we can communicate your your needs.
  • Check Accessibility Commitments: Review Royal Caribbean’s accessibility policies to understand what services and accommodations are offered.
  • Guest Services: Reach out to guest services upon boarding to confirm any special requests or to get assistance during your cruise.