dramqueenuk

Hi,

I've booked a couple of tours already but want to visit Mendenhall Glacier. I know there's the blue bus but had a look at the pics and don't think that would be suitable as my gran uses a mobility scooter.

I can get an excursion through the cruise company that will allow the scooter for 35GBP per person but we'll then have a set amount of time there and would have preferred to do it ourselves. Has anyone travelled there with a wheelchair or scooter or have any idea on best way to do this?

Thanks!

Has anyone ever stopped at Icy Strait? Just wondering what tours/activities you'd recommend there?

Hi.

I'm taking my Gran on an Alaskan cruise in August. She can work short distances but struggles with stairs (one or two is OK). She's quite slow when walking. I was considering the merits of taking her collapsible manual wheelchair versus her scooter, which can also be dismantled. The airline will accept either and both can fit in the trunk of the car we'll be hiring in Canada. When we're in cities and wandering about, the scooter is much better as I don't need to be involved in any pushing but I wonder if this is more difficult with excursions from the cruise ship. Would it be easier to manage the manual wheelchair or do I not have to worry about the scooter? (Travelling on Celebrity in an accessible balcony cabin).

Thanks for any advice! :)

There are some good tips here but I notice that a lot of them are really pricey. Does anyone have any suggestions of ways to still have a great experience but lower the cost?