Crusing has become a very popular way to travel the world; and the vacation of choice for people with mobility challenges. Where else can you book a vacation, and do not need for a vehicle, access to enterainment, meals, and more....
Cruise ships docking at U.S. ports are required to have accessible facilities for disabled travelers, under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).1 This includes on board services suitable for special needs travelers who must use motorized wheelchairs and/or mobility scooters in order to get around while vacationing.
Accommodations for travelers with special needs will vary by cruise line and among individual ships. You should discuss these itesm when booking your cruise.
- Assistance from airport to pier; during embarkation & debarkation
- ADA-compliant cabins, doorways, corridors and ramps
- Grab bars, raised toilets, wheelchair-friendly bathrooms
- Areas to charge power wheelchair batteries and store mobility equipment
It may be necessary to travel by air to the location of the cruiseline. This can be stressful and confusing, Active Mobility Center has provided you with information in a previous article that can help.
Accessible Vacation Information
Cruise ship passengers who need to use a wheelchair, power chair, or power scooter should research accessible vacation options before setting sail. Here are a couple of places to start.1. Cruise Line Websites Information on cruises with accessible itineraries and other disability travel services is easily found online. Begin by searching for 'disability cruises' or 'cruising with a wheelchair,' and go from there.
2. Accessible Travel Agents This type of agent specializes in disabled travel booking.
As demand grows for wheelchair accessible vacation packages, more cruise lines are expected to provide a wider range of travel services specially designed for the disabled traveler.
When you need personal mobility assistance, look to Active Mobility Center first for the highest quality in wheelchairs, scooters and power wheelchairs, compact scooters and wheelchair accessories. Simply contact us at 1-800-326-4463 to learn more.
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