Our goal is to make all our guests as comfortable as possible, both on and off the ship. Our cruise ships were designed with spacious corridors to accommodate 180° turns for wheelchairs. Most decks are accessible through automatic doors, and all public rooms feature entrances with gradual inclines. We provide accessible staterooms ranging from 159 square feet to 298 square feet, offering a five-foot turning radius in sleeping areas, bathrooms and sitting areas for easy maneuverability.

Services Provided:

	Early boarding.
	Cruise transfers utilizing a specialized van with lift.
	Boarding and departure assistance.
	Scooter access.
	Hydraulic lifts for one pool and one Jacuzzi on each ship in the fleet.
	Accessible tender system (available fleet-wide in October 2003).
	Accessible Blackjack tables in the casino.
	Accessible Guest Relations Desk.
	Deck plans that show accessible paths of travel.

We're determined to make the cruising experience as convenient and enjoyable as possible for guests with visual impairments. Our staterooms, dining areas and public areas are designed to incorporate Braille wherever possible. Our crew and staff are on hand to assist in every way.

Accommodations include:

	Braille and large-print menus.
	Service animals allowed onboard: a 4' x 4' wooden box with cypress mulch is provided.
	Braille/tactile signage.
	Braille elevator buttons/audio call signals.
	Daily Cruise Compasses available in large print and Braille.
	Cruise Services Directories available in Braille.
	Early boarding available for orientation tours.

There have been many technological advances developed to assist guests who have hearing impairments, and at Royal Caribbean International®, we've made every attempt to employ them wherever and whenever possible. We can also provide Sign Language interpreters upon request.* There's no reason everyone can't enjoy the Royal Caribbean cruise vacation to the fullest.

Features/accommodations available:
 

	A portable kit is available upon request. It includes TTY (Text Telephone)/TDD (Telecommunication Device for the Deaf), Alertmaster and a strobe alarm. The TTY in your stateroom interfaces with the TTY at the Guest Relations Desk to meet all your in - stateroom needs. The Alertmaster alarm clock features under-mattress or under-pillow vibrator, while lights on the Alertmaster monitor the following: doorbell, telephone ringing, alarms and other sounds.
	Amplified telephones are available in the staterooms and public areas.
	Infrared systems are located in the Main Show Lounge and in the Royal Promenade on Voyager-family vessels.
	Sign Language interpreters will be provided upon request to all guests who use American Sign Language as their primary means of communication.
	Closed-captioned televisions are available in all staterooms across the fleet (if you are sailing on Monarch of the Seas, Majesty of the Seas or Sovereign of the Seas, please request one prior to sailing).
	All videos produced by Royal Caribbean International are closed-captioned.

*A request should be made at least 60 days prior to sailing in order to ensure an interpreter .

Guests with medical impairments that require the use of dialysis or oxygen should contact us to discuss policies and procedures for bringing the appropriate equipment onboard.

Dialysis
Guests requiring continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis are welcome to board all Royal Caribbean International® vessels. However, Royal Caribbean does not have the ability to assist or administer hemo-dialysis treatments. Those guests using peritoneal dialysis should have all solutions and equipment needed to perform the dialysis delivered to the vessel on the day of sailing at least two hours prior to sailing. Please contact us for more information on policies and procedures.

Oxygen
All types of oxygen are permitted onboard. Please notify us as to quantity, type and delivery schedule. Each vessel has a different storage policy; however, you will be able to keep some or all of your cylinders in the stateroom.

Pregnancy
Royal Caribbean will not accept guests who will have entered their third trimester of pregnancy (27th week) at the beginning or at any time during their cruise vacation. Please contact us if you have already booked your cruise and do not meet this requirement.

Note: If you have another type of medical condition that has not been mentioned, please inquire about policies and procedures that may affect your cruise.

Experiencing exciting ports of call is a part of the Royal Caribbean cruise vacation. With our shore excursion program, guests are able to choose from a wide variety of wonderful possibilities. While not every port of call may be amenable to wheelchair transportation, every effort will be made to accommodate our guests where possible. Our experienced staff can help you select tours that will best meet your needs.

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Onboard Medical Services
Every Royal Caribbean ship offers limited professional medical services - for a reasonable fee - through independently contracted, licensed (international or domestic) physicians and nurses. On all of our ships, the medical facility is located on the "C" deck.

Airport Transportation
If requested in advance, Royal Caribbean can arrange for lift-equipped buses to transfer guests between the airport and the pier. This service is offered at no extra charge to our air/sea guests or those who have purchased cruise-only transfers. See a travel agent for details.

Extra Assistance at the Pier
Royal Caribbean International® offers boarding and departure assistance to guests with mobility impairments. Please request special assistance once you arrive at the pier or contact us prior to your cruise.

Special Equipment
Royal Caribbean has a variety of equipment available onboard, such as shower stools, bed extensions, raised toilet seats and transfer benches. Please contact us prior to boarding if interested.

Traveling from Ship to Shore
Occasionally, port facilities, congestion and weather make it impossible to berth our ships at a particular port of call, at which point our ship will be anchored offshore and small boats (tenders) are used to travel back and forth. Royal Caribbean will make every attempt to accommodate each guest at every port. However, at some tendered ports, guests may find some difficulty in transferring from the ship to the tender. The safety of our guests and crew is always foremost in our mind and the decision to tender any guest is made by Royal Caribbean in each case. Tender status of all ports is subject to change without notice. Royal Caribbean has begun the installation of lifts that will make the tendering process for guests with mobility impairments smooth and stress-free. The project will be completed by December of 2003. Please check with us for specific vessel information.

We provide accessible staterooms ranging from 159 square feet to 298 square feet, offering a five-foot turning radius in sleeping areas, bathrooms and sitting areas for easy maneuverability.

Accessible stateroom features:
 

	Stateroom door width: 32"-34" (vessel-dependent).
	Bathroom door width: 32"-34" (vessel-dependent).
	No doorsill to get into the stateroom.
	Ramped bathroom thresholds.
	Bathroom grab bars.
	Lowered sink and vanity.
	Roll-in showers.
	Fold-down shower stool.
	Hand-held showerheads.
	Lowered closet bars.
	Refrigerator in stateroom (upon request).
	Raised toilet seats (standard, 17.5"; taller raisers available).
	Accessible balconies (selected staterooms).
	Lowered safes for easy access (not including Nordic Empress, Sovereign of the Seas, Majesty of the Seas and Monarch of the Seas, where safes are located at Guest Relations).