Request a
"Staff Assisted Cruise"
of your Choice
- ALL Requests are now listed and their status is maintained BELOW, enabling you to see which cruises have been requested and how many cabins have been requested
- Guests continue to request cabins for sailings on the list below until minimum number is met
- Cabins DO NOT need to be booked or deposited to request a cruise (Once sailing is approved, cabin deposits will be required then)
- START REQUESTING any future cruise no matter how far into the future it is
- Form a Group and get Discounts
- Choose your own cruise to be Staff Assisted using the "Request Form" below
- You choose the date on any ship, from any port on either Royal Caribbean, Disney, Carnival, Norwegian or Celebrity Cruise Lines
STEPS Staff Assisted Cruise requests are not guaranteed until all steps are completed
Step 1- Review AotS Schedule Guest reviews Scheduled Cruises (Click Here) to determine if one will work before requesting a new cruise.
Step 2 - Review Request List Guest reviews Cruises already requested (see list below) to determine if one will work before requesting a new cruise. If one will work, then complete "Request Form" below selecting the SAME cruise/date to help get to the minimum # of cabins required.
Step 3 - Check No-Cruise List Guest MUST ensure that the ship they are requesting is NOT on this list (Click Here).
Step 4 - Submit Form Guest requests a cruise/date using “Request Form” below, indicating how many cabins they will book/have booked.
Step 5 - Added to List AotS adds Guest request and are maintained on the list below.
Step 6 - Approval Process Once the minimum number of cabins required is met, AotS will initiate approval process (secure respite venue, confirm staff, etc).
Step 7 - Pay Deposit Once Cruise Approval is obtained, AotS will contact each guest to accpet Service Fee amd to process deposit payment (or Trasnfer reservation to AotS if already booked).
Step 8 - Book Cruise Once the minimum number of deposits are made, AotS will add cruise to schedule and book guests.
NOTE: Book Cruise You can book your cruise now, BUT YOU MUST Transfer your cruise to AotS within 20 days. Refundable Deposit rates are suggested. If/after the cruise is added to the Staff Assisted schedule, your booking will be moved into the Staff Assisted group. CLICK HERE
Number of Cabin (Deposits*) Required
CABINS DEPOSITED* BY | # OF CABIN DEPOSITS REQUIRED | |
21 months or more before the cruise | 3 cabin minimum** | |
12-20 months before the cruise: | 4 cabin minimum** | |
Between 10-11 months before the cruise: | 5 cabin minimum** | |
Between 9-10 months before the cruise: | 6 cabin minimum** | |
Between 6-8 months before the cruise: | 7 cabin minimum | |
Less than 6 months before the cruise: | 8 cabin minimum | |
Less than 2 months before the cruise: | If minimum not met, Request gets Closed | |
** Disney, NCL & Non-U.S. departing cruises require an additional 2 cabins |
* Travel Agency Commission Program does not apply to the minimum number of cabins stated above, as all minimum number of cabins must be owned by AotS
* PENALTY: Cruises are subject to removal from Staff Assisted Schedule if any cabins that are canceled, that are part of the minimum number of cabins, prior to the Final Payment Date.
Request List or Request a Cruise not listed below. |
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Cruise Date | Ship / Itinerary | STATUS | # Cabins Requested / # Needed for Next Step |
2023 | |||
9-24-23 | RCL Serenade 7N from Boston Syndey, Canada / St John, Canada / Bar Harbor / Portland |
Min NOT Met Yet | 4 / 8 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruise |
10-7-23 | CAR Mardi Gras 7N from Pt Canaveral Nassau / Amber Cove / Grand Turk |
Min NOT Met Yet | 1 / 8 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruise |
10-16-23 | RCL Navigator 7N from Los Angeles Cabo San Lucas / Mazatlán / Puerto Vallarta |
Min NOT Met Yet | 6 / 8 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruise |
11-19-23 | RCL Wonder 7N from Pt Canaveral Cozumel / Costa Maya / Cococay |
Min NOT Met Yet | 2 / 8 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruise |
11-2-23 | RCL Mariner 4N from Pt Canaveral Nassau / Cococay |
Min NOT Met Yet | 1 / 8 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruise |
12-10-23 | RCL Anthem 7N from Bayonne Pt Canaveral / Nassau / Cococay |
Min NOT Met Yet | 1 / 8 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruise |
12-22-23 | Norwegian Pearl 5N from Miami Bahama Island / Nassau / Great Stirrup Cay |
Min NOT Met Yet | 2 / 8 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruise |
12-23-23 | CAR Mardi Gras 7N from Pt Canaveral Nassau / Amber Cove / Grand Turk |
Min NOT Met Yet | 2 / 8 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruise |
2024 | |||
1-7-24 | RCL Wonder 7N from Pt Canaveral St Thomas / St Maarten / Cococay |
Min NOT Met Yet | 1 / 8 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruis |
1-12-24 | RCL Quantum 7N from Brisbane, Australia Airlie Beach / Yorkeys Knob / Willis Island |
Min NOT Met Yet | 2 / 8 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruis |
1-22-24 | RCL Wonder 7N from Pt Canaveral St Thomas / St Maarten / Cococay |
Min NOT Met Yet | 3 / 8 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruise |
2-3-24 | RCL Icon 7N from Miami Cozumel / Costa Maya / Cococay |
Min NOT Met Yet | 1 / 8 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruis |
2-18-24 | RCL Explorer 5N from Miami Puerto Plata / Labadee |
Min NOT Met Yet | 2 / 8 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruis |
3-3-24 | RCL Harmony 7N from Galveston Roatan, Honduras / Cozumel / Costa Maya |
Min NOT Met Yet | 2 / 7 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruise |
3-8-24 | RCL Explorer 9N from Miami St Thomas / St Johns / St George's / St Kitts |
Min NOT Met Yet | 1 / 7 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruise |
3-9-24 | RCL Symphony 8N from Fort Lauderdale Aruba / Curacao / Labadee |
Min NOT Met Yet | 2 / 7 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruise |
3-23-24 | CAR Elation 5N from Jacksonville Nassau / Bimini |
Min NOT Met Yet | 1 / 7 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruise |
3-24-24 | RCL Harmony 7N from Galveston HHonduras / Costa Maya / Cozumel |
Min NOT Met Yet | 4 / 7 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruise |
3-24-24 | RCL Anthem 7N from Bayonne Pt Canaveral / Nassau / Cococay |
Min NOT Met Yet | 1 / 7 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruise |
3-24-24 | RCL Oasis 7N from Miami Nassau / Cococay / Labadee / Jamaica |
Min NOT Met Yet | 1 / 7 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruise |
3-31-24 | RCL Explorer 5N from Bayonne Falmouth, Jamaica / Labadee |
Min NOT Met Yet | 2 / 7 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruise |
3-31-24 | RCL Anthem 7N from Bayonne Pt Canaveral / Nassau / Cococay |
Approved | 6 / 7 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruise |
4-6-24 | RCL Adventure 6N from Pt Canaveral Nassau / Puerto Plata / Labadee |
Min NOT Met Yet | 1 / 7 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruise |
4-9-24 | NCL Joy 5N from New York City Bermuda (overnight) |
Min NOT Met Yet | 4 / 7 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruise |
5-4-24 | RCL Symphony 6N from Ft Lauderdale Labadee / Falmouth, Jamaica / Cococay |
Min NOT Met Yet | 1 / 6 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruise |
5-5-24 | RCL Wonder 7N from Pt Canaveral Honduras / Cozumel / Costa Maya / Cococay |
Approved | 6 / 6 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruise |
5-6-24 | RCL Quantum 7N from Seattle Alaska / British Columbia |
Min NOT Met Yet | 2 / 6 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruise |
5-11-24 | RCL Icon 7N from Miami Honduras / Cozumel / Costa Maya / Cococay |
Min NOT Met Yet | 1 / 6 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruise |
5-18-24 | RCL Adventure 6N from Pt Canaveral Labadee / Puerto Plata / CocoCay |
Min NOT Met Yet | 2 / 6 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruise |
5-31-24 | RCL Ovation 7N from Seattle Sitka / Skagway / Juneau / British Columbia |
Min NOT Met Yet | 1 / 6 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruise |
6-21-24 | RCL Symphony 7N from Bayonne Pt Canaveral / Nassau / Cococay |
In Process | 5 / 6 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruise |
6-24-24 | RCL Quantum 7N from Seattle Alaska |
Min NOT Met Yet | 1 / 6 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruise |
6-28-24 | NCL Gem 7N from Boston Bermuda (2 overnights) / Bar Harbor, Maine |
In Process | 5 / 5 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruise |
6-29-24 | CAR Mardi Gras 7N from Pt Canaveral Nassau / Amber Cove / Grand Turk |
Approved | 4 / 5 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruise |
7-9-24 | RCL Allure 7N from Miami CocoCay / Nassau / Haiti / Puerto Plata |
Min NOT Met Yet | 1 / 5 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruise |
7-12-24 | RCL Brilliance 7N from Vancouver Juneau / Icy Strait Point, / Sitka / Skagway |
Min NOT Met Yet | 2 / 5 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruise |
7-24-24 | CAR Venezia 8N from New York Amber Cove / Grand Turk / Half Moon Cay |
Min NOT Met Yet | 2 / 5 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruise |
7-25-24 | CAR Breeze 4N from Galveston Cozumel |
Closed | 0 / 5 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruise |
8-2-24 | RCL Anthem 9N from Southhampton Vigo, Spain / Lisbon, Portugal / Seville, Spain / La Coruna, Spain / Bilbao, Spain |
In Process | 5 / 5 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruise |
8-15-24 | RCL Liberty 9N from Bayonne Bermuda / Labadee / La Romana, DR / Puerto Plata, DR |
In Process | 6 / 5 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruise |
8-25-24 | RCL Rhapsody 7N from San Juan St.Croix / St. Thomas / St.Maarten / St.Lucia / Barbados |
Min NOT Met Yet | 1 / 5 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruise |
8-29-24 | RCL Liberty 9N from Bayonne Boston / Portland / St John, Canada / Halifax, Canada |
Closed | 4 / 5 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruise |
9-2-24 | RCL Utopia 4N from Pt Canaveral Nassau / Cococay |
In Process | 5 / 4 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruise |
9-7-24 | CAR Firenze 7N from Los Angeles Puerto Vallarta / Mazatlán / Cabo San Lucas |
Min NOT Met Yet | 2 / 4 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruise |
9-14-24 | CAR Mardi Gras 7N from Pt Canaveral Cozumel / Costa Maya / Honduras |
Approved | 6 / 4 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruise |
9-14-24 | RCL Icon 7N from Miami Honduras / Cozumel / Costa Maya / Cococay |
Min NOT Met Yet | 1 / 4 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruise |
9-22-24 | NCL Breakaway 7N from New York Newport / Maine / Bar Harbor / Saint John Bay / Halifax |
Min NOT Met Yet | 1 / 4 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruise |
11-30-24 | RCL Icon 7N from Miami St Kitts / St Thomas / Cococay |
Min NOT Met Yet | 1 / 4 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruise |
12-14-24 | RCL Independence 5N from Miami Grand Cayman / Jamaica |
Min NOT Met Yet | 1 / 4 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruise |
12-22-24 | Carnival Celebration 7N from Miami Cozumel / Costa Maya / Mahogany Bay |
In Process | 5 / 4 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruise |
12-28-24 | RCL Radiance 7N from Tampa Cozumel / Roatan / Beliza / Costa Maya |
In Process | 4 / 4 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruise |
2025 | |||
1-4-25 | RCL Brilliance 7N from New Orleans Cozumel / Grand Cayman / Yucatan |
Min NOT Met Yet | 1 / 4 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruise |
1-24-25 | RCL Vision 8N from Baltimore Grand Bahama / CocoCay / Nassau |
Min NOT Met Yet | 2 / 4 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruise |
2-1-25 | RCL Jewel 9N from Galveston Grand Cayman / Cozumel / Costa Maya / Falmouth, Jamaica / Progresso, Mexico |
In Process | 4 / 4 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruise |
2-2-25 | RCL Icon 7N from Miami St Kitts / St Thomas / Cococay |
Min NOT Met Yet | 1 / 4 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruise |
2-3-25 | RCL Voyager 7N from Pt Canaveral Cozumel / Cococay |
Min NOT Met Yet | 2 / 4 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruise |
2-23-25 | RCL Wonder 7N from Pt Canaveral Cococay / Cozumel / Honduras / Costa Maya |
Min NOT Met Yet | 1 / 4 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruise |
3-7-25 | RCL Adventure 8N from Pt Canaveral Aruba / Curacao / Bonaire |
Min NOT Met Yet | 1 / 4 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruise |
3-8-25 | RCL Brilliance 7N from New Orleans Cozumel / Costa Maya / Grand Cayman |
Min NOT Met Yet | 1 / 4 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruise |
3-29-25 | RCL Icon 7N from Miami Honduras / Cozumel / Costa Maya / Cococay |
Min NOT Met Yet | 3 / 4 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruise |
4-6-25 | Carnival Spirit 6N from Mobile Cozumel / Mahogany Bay |
Min NOT Met Yet | 2 / 4 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruise |
4-7-25 | RCL Utopia 4N from Pt Canaveral Nassau / Cococay |
Min NOT Met Yet | 1 / 4 Add MY Cabin Request to this Cruise CANCEL my Request for this Cruise |
STATUS Legend
Min NOT Met Yet = The number of minimum cabins have not been met yet
In Process = The minimum number of cabins have been met and the sailing is being processed to determine if it can be Staffed/Added to Schedule
Added to Schedule = The sailing has been processed as a Staff Assisted Cruise and is now open for bookings on the Staff Assisted Cruise Schedule
Not Approved = Respite Venue and/or Staffing not available
Closed = Request did not attain minimum number of cabins (approx 3 months prior to cruise date or Final Payment date which ever occured first), or, all cabin requests were canceled by Guests,
- No, but once we approve a sailing you will be required to make a deposit on the cabin(s) you requested.
- You can book your cruise now, BUT YOU MUST Transfer your cruise to AotS within 20 days. Refundable Deposit rates are suggested. If/after the cruise is added to the Staff Assisted schedule, your booking will be moved into the Staff Assisted group. CLICK HERE
- Share with other special needs families
- Reach out to your friends and family (the cabins do not need to have a guest with special needs in them)
- Post your cruise choice on our Community FaceBook Page for others to join you.
- You can have as few as just one special needs guest among all of the cabins required to satisfy the minimum number of cabins required (so, for example, if you request the minimum 4 cabins, only one special needs guest needs to be in any one of the cabins). So feel free to invite extended family and friends.
- Minimum number of cabins CAN BE booked by extended family and friends, and do not need to include a guest with special needs.
- YES. Each guest/family may only have 3 cruise requests open at any given time. A 4th request will not be honored. You may cancel a request any time, see list above to cancel.
- Only 1 cruise per guest in any given 3 month period is permitted.
- Requests that do not attain the minimum number of cabins will be closed approx 3 months prior to sail date or Final Payment date of the cruise line which ever occurs first. Requests will also be closed if/when all cabin requests are canceled by Guests,
- Yes, cruises must be at least 4 nights, and a maximum of 9 nights
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