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Cruising For Special Needs Accommodations
If you are disabled or have certain special needs, you can still
have a cruise ship adventure. If you fall into this category,
your best bet is to consult with a travel agent to find the best
cruise line that will accommodate your needs.
No two cruise lines are quite alike, so comparison shopping is
required when choosing your options. Your particular disability
could be the deciding factor on which cruise to take. For
instance, not all cruise ships can accommodate wheelchairs
easily. Cabins are notoriously small, so you must get dimensions
to determine if your wheelchair will even fit inside your room.
Luckily, some of the larger cruise lines have specially
designated cabins that have wider doorways. The bathrooms are
large enough for a wheelchair to roll right inside. The closets
are built for a lower reach and the elevators have controls
easily accessible for those people sitting in wheelchairs. Some
cruise lines will have collapsible wheelchairs available, but it
is highly recommended that passengers bring their own. If
motorized wheelchairs are in use, you must bring your own
charger that is adaptable to a normal 110 volt plug.
Part of going on a cruise is experiencing the various ports of
call. Small boats called tenders are used to carry the travelers
from the cruise ship to shore. Every effort is made to ensure
that wheelchair bound passengers get to experience these ports
of call. However, the tenders that take passengers to shore are
not always accessible or safe for the disabled. If the
wheelchair bound does manage to safely get to shore, certain
ports of call may not always be equipped to handle special
needs.
Hearing impaired passengers can also request special
accommodations. Some cruise lines will offer ADA (American
Disabilities Association) compliant rooms. They will have
tele-typewriters (TTY) or telecommunication devices for the deaf
(TDD). These cabins might come with ADA approved kits which
include visual smoke alarms, door sensors so you know someone is
at your door and even alarms that vibrate.
Travelers with guide dogs or other service animals will have a
tougher time finding a suitable cruise. Each port of call has
different rules and regulations regarding animals. Your travel
agent can check with the Department of Agriculture for each port
of call to determine their guidelines. Sometimes the services
animals could be denied permission to leave the cruise ship.
Special nutritional needs are also accommodated on many cruise
lines. Vegetarians have options as do those passengers who
require low fat, low salt or low cholesterol diets. Guests with
lung impairments that require oxygen can cruise too, but must
ensure that they have a plentiful supply of oxygen for their
travels.
One of the caveats for disabled guests or those with special
needs is that you should be autonomous and travel with another
companion in case any support during the cruise is required. No
matter what infirmities you may have, the cruise line should be
notified upon booking. However, with special planning for your
special needs, you should be able to have an extra special
adventure!
About the author:
Kirsten Hawkins is a cruise and travel expert specializing in
discount cruises and travel. Visit
http://www.luxury-cruise-deals.com/ for more information on how
to cruise the world for little or no money.
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