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Got our full refund to credit card on June 18th for our b2b Alaska cruise scheduled to sail July 11th.

You can have your TA request a shower chair to use on board. If it isn’t in your room when you arrive remind your steward and he/she will get it for you.   I have done this on previous and upcoming cruises when an accessible room was unavailable.  I have a Luggie scooter that is only 18 inches wide that fits through a regular cabin door, so some scooters will.  Having a scooter on a cruise when you have limited mobility allows you to have access to the ship without exhausting yourself or risking a fall in rough seas.  Hope this helps

So sorry to hear of your daughter's difficulty. That can really ruin a cruise experience. The uncertainty of managing a new ship always gives me an anxiety attack. I bring a cane, rollator Walker and a scooter with me when I cruise. I never know what my strength and endurance will be on any day.

I hate having to use the elevators when a lot of people are trying to catch a ride. I have run into some really rude people, but fortunately most people I've encountered are pleasant, kind and considerate. To keep myself calm and relaxed, my husband and I have learned to chill while the mass of people exit the muster drill. We take the time to explore the deck we're on, or have a coke or fancy drink if a bar is near. We also try to get to a location long before most people, to avoid the crowding that bothers me. This strategy works for us.

There is a box you can check on the princess deck plan for wheelchair accessible that will show you which cabins qualify for that designation

I have a dilemma with my disability. We have booked 34 night cruise on Norwegian Sun and have a regular cabin. My question is this, in June we went on the Pride of America and took my wheelchair for the first time and had a problem storing it in the cabin. I try when possible not to use it, but found in June that I got to see more by going out with The husband supplying the 'engine' power. I do not want to take the Disabled cabin from anyone more needy than I, but the thought of having more room and better bathroom for my needs is compelling. I can walk around the cabin with my stick and some days venture out with just that. Other days, such as the June cruise, the wheelchair was used constantly. Do I morally qualify for a disabled cabin do you think? Or should I just battle through?:confused:

Probably there will be a variety of opinions on your question, this response is my opinion. There are multiple levels of disability, the handicapped cabin provides room for your chair and also access to the balcony in your chair, level entry into a shower with hand rails, a secure shower seat, lower set shower knobs and hand held shower, hand rails around the toilet and room to transfer. Lower light switches, key entry etc. i don't believe you need to require all of these adaptations to qualify for a handicapped room. If this room provides for your safety and ability to perform your daily routines and enhances your mobility, you have a right to use one of these rooms

I'm a walking SCI quad. I'm 68. My endurance and ability to walk fluctuates dramatically depending on distance, previous days activity and sometimes no reason at all. So, i use different mobility devices depending on the day and activity. Around the house I wall walk a few steps. Distances of 30 to 60 feet I use a cane, small store distances I use a rollator walker, large box store, grocery shopping (walmart etc) I use a scooter.

I'm taking my first cruise with my scooter in October, but i'm also thinking of taking my walker. I'm worried that I will loose the little strength I have if don't have the walker to exercise my legs during the cruise. The little walking I can do with my cane isn't enough exercise. I cruised with my walker last time, but the distance on the ship was too great for me to go end to end without exhaustion and frequent rests, thus the scooter this time. I have booked a handicapped mini suite for the cruise, so storing both won't be a problem, but I'm wondering how to get both devices on the ship.

I'd love to hear from anyone who has taken multiple devices on board, or know someone who has. Sorry for the long post.

I don't know how they made it, but it was a decent ice cream substitute, and didn't cause any GI distress.

Make sure you let Princess know ahead of time that you require lactose free milk so they have it available for you. Also, remind the head waiter on your first dining night that you require lactose free milk. Enjoy your lactose free cruise.

Alas, no I have not seen the container, but I'm sure you could ask to see it. I am also very sensitive to lactose and I didn't have any problems while on board, even after a large scoop of lactose free ice cream on my apple pie. I don't use milk in my tea or coffee and don't drink it as a beverage, so milk on cereal is the only time I use milk. And, I don't eat cereal frequently.

Princess was very accomodating and the head waiter helped me choose my dinner selection in the evening for the following day. He was able to provide some entrees with a lactose free version. I've also gotten very good at avoiding dairy products over the years. A friend told me on one of her princess cruises they made a lactose free version of creme brûlée. I wasn't brave enough to try asking for that.

You can declare your lactose intolerance on My Princess. I then get a follow up email asking me to identify my milk substitute preference and lactose free milk is one of the choices. I just did that for my upcoming Ca Coastal cruise in October. I agree with the sorbet, it is always awesome. I'll have to ask for bluberry on my coastal cruise.

You can order a shower chair for your stateroom on my princess. You can also ask your room steward to bring one. The first time I tried the stool I had water all over the place. I finally figured out the best placement for the stool the next go round and had no further problems. Lack of grab bars is a problem, but I have hubby to help. I plan on bringing one of those suction cup grab bars on next cruise to see how that works. Word of caution, those bars are not safe enough to use if you need a lot of assistance to stand up.

We were on the Star April 2014, 15 day to Hawaii and lactose ice cream was not available. However, the Head waiter had some ice cream made from lactose free milk for me toward the end of the cruise. What a wonderful treat to have apple pie and ice cream one night!

Knolmom, thanks for the warning, the steep embarkation ramps in San Pedro when i've boarded the few cruises I've been on are too steep for my scooter on its own. Given your experience, if The cruise line can't provide an alternate entrance, I will just have to be pushed in a wheelchair and have my husband drag the scooter.

I have my first upcoming cruise with a scooter. I would like to ride my scooter through the embarkation process. I am concerned about the steep gangway that is used in LA to board the ships. I know my scooter won't be able to climb that angle. I know I can get wc assistance to board and my husband can pull the scooter, but that seems like such a waste. Does anyone know if there is an alternative entrance that is accessible? If not, will the cruise line have someone available to give a push up that ramp without causing a major disturbance if I ride my scooter

A few observations from these pictures:

 

- that little 'house' parked at the end of The Sanctuary on Sun Deck port side reminds me of those Spa-related massage cabanas on Royal Princess

 

- the last mini-suites on Caribe Deck aft (C728 and C731) and Dolphin Deck (D727 and D725) looks to have a slightly larger balcony than the new aft mini-suites on the same deck. Same goes for the last standard balcony cabins on Emerald Deck (E736 and E737), which appear to have a slightly larger balcony.

 

- the 'balcony' on the new aft-corner Promenade Deck suites (PR726 and PR727) looks like they have a divider in the middle of them to where it may also not be a wrap-around as shown on the deck plan. Look at the third picture and you'll see it.

 

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If you look at the deck plans for PR726 and PR727 the area you are talking about is blank white space and doesn't look like it's part of the suites. I don't know what those areas are but they aren't marked as part of any cabin so that divider separates the balconies from that dead zone.

Hi, I'm Ann. I've been on a couple of cruses but after my last one, as a disabled traveler, I realized a scooter would make enjoying the cruise so much better. Looking forward to getting to know your experiences and learning from you.

I vote bring your own.

Brittany C

 

I’m in the same boat LOL. April will be the first time I’ll need to bring a scooter on a cruise or any trip. I do have a go go Elite 4 wheeler. I have thought of bringing mine. But after much thought I decided to research a travel scooter. I had the Travelscoot in mind. But my DW with her infinite wisdom felt it looked just not comfortable and the foot pegs concerned her. She showed me one called the Luggie. It folds up to the size of a large suit case. I looked at it and just kept telling my DW no I didn’t like it. But I looked at it some more. Did a lot of research and the more I read the more I like it. I ordered it. It was shipped last Monday and arrived Friday. I’ve had a few days to play with it and I hate to say it but she was right, AGAIN. God I hate what she is right, and she is aways right. After 33 years I haven’t learned to just give in right away and say yes dear. Because I know she will ultimately be right.

 

So I vote take your own. You may need one at home in the future and you’ll have one.

 

Kevin

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Saw an older post of yours that you are a Luggie scooter user. I purchased my Luggie several months ago and i am very pleased with it. I have a west coast cruise on the Crown princess in October and this will be my first experience on board. Any words of advice? Do you ride your scooter when embarking? I would love to ride mine to board, but i'm very concerned about the steep gangway. All information would be greatly appreciated.