Autism-Friendly Vacations - Travel Designed for Every Family

Why We Specialize in Autism-Friendly Travel

When families with autistic members want to vacation, they need more than just a destination – they need understanding, preparation, and travel partners trained to accommodate sensory needs. We work with cruise lines and resorts that have earned autism-friendly certifications and provide the support families need to create wonderful memories together.

What Makes These Experiences Special:

Staff trained in autism awareness and communication, sensory guides and quiet spaces for decompression, flexible programming accommodating different abilities, dietary accommodations for special needs, priority services reducing stress and wait times, and certified autism-friendly environments designed with sensory considerations.

Perfect for Families Seeking:

Whether your child is newly diagnosed or you’re experienced travelers looking for truly accommodating environments, these certified partners understand autism and have invested in making travel accessible, comfortable, and enjoyable for your entire family.

Autism-Certified Cruise Lines

Royal Caribbean - Autism Friendly Certification:

Certified by Autism on the Seas with priority check-in and boarding, autism-trained staff across the ship, sensory-friendly toys and entertainment, flexible Adventure Ocean youth program, dietary accommodations for all needs, and accessible shore excursions with sensory considerations.

Disney Cruise Line - Thoughtful Support:

Pre-cruise planning with Special Services team (contact 60 days ahead), priority embarkation and express walk-off, Open House sessions at youth clubs, sensory-friendly theater performances, quiet spaces throughout the ship, and personalized character meet-and-greets with adjusted timing.

Beaches Resorts - Advanced Certified Autism Centers

IBCCES Certified - Industry Leader:

First resort company achieving Advanced Certified Autism Center designation with comprehensive staff training in autism awareness.

What Makes Beaches Special:

Sensory guides rating all five senses in each resort area, designated quiet spaces for decompression, culinary concierge for personalized menus, Beaches Buddy Program (optional paid one-on-one support), certified kids camps accommodating all abilities, and dedicated Special Services Team hotline.

Three Caribbean Locations:

Beaches Negril Jamaica, Beaches Ocho Rios Jamaica, and Beaches Turks & Caicos – all fully certified.

Our Autism-Friendly Travel Expertise

  • Understanding Your Needs:

    We take time to understand your family's specific needs, sensory sensitivities, and concerns to recommend the best fit among certified providers.

  • Pre-Trip Coordination:

    We help you contact special services teams at least 60 days in advance, arrange accommodations, and ensure everything is ready before you travel.

  • Documentation & Planning:

    We provide you with sensory guides, resort maps, program schedules, and all documentation to help you prepare your family.

  • Ongoing Support:

    Throughout your trip, you have our contact information if you need assistance or have questions about services.

Ready to Plan Your Family Vacation

Every family deserves to create wonderful vacation memories together. With autism-certified cruise lines and resorts, your family can travel with confidence knowing the environment is designed for your needs.