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Cruise Vacations Are Better Than Ever For The Physically Challenged

Most of the newer ships offer wheelchair- Stateroom and cabin doorways wide
assessable state rooms and can provideenough for wheelchairs (at least 30")
dining room seating arrangements to- Stateroom dimensions and floor space
avoid stairs and raised areas. Just befor maneuverability and bathroom
sure your travel agent notifies thedimensions adequate for maneuvering
cruise line of your wheelchair usage and- No "lips" or sills into bathrooms
any other special needs prior to sailing- Sink positioned so wheelchair can roll
when making your cruise vacationunder it
reservations. Cruise travelers with- Roll-in shower wit a fold-down stool
physical challenges should check within shower with detachable showerhead
the onboard tour office to ensure that- Bathroom walls with handrails
all pre-reserve tours can accommodate- Raised toilet seat, at least 17"
their needs.inches high
Cruise travel may be the ideal vacation- Pull-down clothing racks
for an individual using a wheelchair,- Light switches at wheelchair level
since it provides the opportunity to- Adjustable mirror above sink
visit a number of destinations in a- Portable telephone
relatively short time. A cruise vacation- Blinking lights in staterooms for the
provides effortless travel betweenhearing challenged
locations without the inconvenience ofIn some ports, ships must anchor
packing and unpacking. You'll appreciateoffshore due to size of the port or
the choice of experiencing the ship'sbecause of extreme weather (if the
destinations or relaxing and enjoyingweather is too extreme they won't stop
the comfort of being pampered at aat that port at all). They "tender"
"resort at sea."guests to shore with small boats that
Is important that if one of your partymay not be accessible to guests in
uses a wheelchair you want to ask thewheelchairs. You'll want to check with
following questions:the shore excursions department to
* How many wheelchair accessible cabinsdetermine which shore excursions are
on the cruise ship?most suitable for you. In some
* Are the doors to the rooms anddestinations, particularly those outside
elevators wide enough to accommodate aof the United States, you will not
regular wheelchair?always find accessible transportation
* Can I get my wheelchair out on deckand facilities.
and into the public rooms during mySome of the Princess cruise line ships
cruise vacation?have hoists by the pool so a physically
* Will I be able to access the diningchallenged passengers can enjoy the
areas?pool. Some of Holland American ships
In some ports of call, where the shiphave the ability to tender wheelchairs
must anchor, access via wheelchair mayinto ports where they do not dock. Ask
not be possible.your travel agent to inquire with those
Ships generally stock a limited numberlines to find the ship that is suitable
of wheelchairs but please be aware theyfor you.
must be pre-reserved at the time of yourThere is no reason that anyone who is
booking.physically challenged should avoid a
Due to S.O.L.A.S. (Safety of Live Atcruise vacation. Just remember when
Sea) Regulations, physically challengedyou are looking into cruise travel that
passengers must have partial mobility,you have your travel agent find the
and a traveling companion who can assistcruise ship that caters to your needs.
them, should an emergency arise.Now that you know that a cruise vacation
You'll find that the newer, largermay be perfect for you, call your travel
cruise ships have been built with theagent and start packing.
goal of full-accessibility. A new shipHappy Cruising!
will have wider corridors, more spaciousCopyright © 2006 Mary Hanna All Rights
cabins, more, and larger, elevators andReserved.
ramps where needed. In addition, theThis article may be distributed freely
designated "accessible" cabins on neweron your website and in your ezines, as
ships are outfitted with many of thelong as this entire article, copyright
following features that will make yournotice, links and the resource box are
cruise vacation a more comfortableunchanged.
experience:



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