careyayn22

I stopped reading right there.

 

Sorry.

 

I mean seriously... have you been on a cruise? Judging by you account age here, I'd say that you have. There are disabled people, fat people, limited mobility people... all over the place.

And since you didn't read it, how do you know what I am talking about?

I stopped reading right there.

 

Sorry.

Well, aren't you clever.

I'll take it off. I was trying to be diplomatic, but apparently brashness is preferred.

Perhaps I could post this on the disabled board, but this is NCL related, and I am feeling a little exasperated about arranging my trip for nine guests that includes two disabled people (my parents who will be in scooters and one on O2). We know we can't do everything together, but we were hoping to do at least a couple excursions together.

They have two excursions for wheelchair bound people. For people with limited mobility (my parents can walk short distances), they can do a level 1 tour (looks to be only a couple of those as well.) The tone the guy gave me with excursions was kind of "oh well, sucks to be you." Yes, I realize that I will need to go outside of NCL to book our family excursions, I just wish I didn't HAVE too.

I was impressed with the people (more friendly and knowledgable than the people I spoke with at Carnival and RCCL) who helped me discuss and book our cruise (although the guy who did it made a room mistake we had to catch and fix on our own), but I am finding that the excursion, and also the accessibility help desk to kind of, well, not be real friendly. Helpful to a point but hands off and not really clear. I don't need my hand held, but I would appreciate some enthusiasm and "Let's see what I can do for you..." and/or maybe a least a helpful and complete list/packet of what to expect when cruising disabled. I am feeling really overwhelmed, and no, NCL website doesn't lay everything out. CC is quite helpful, but I don't feel I should HAVE to go outside of NCL to "figure" this all out either. I know this is a mass market ship, but nine people, three balconies, etc.. it adds up. Plus, this is likely my dad's last big trip, so I would like to make it as memorable as possible for him, my mom and the grandkids.

I have planned a couple trips in the last two years while my parents have been dealing with health issues. The last one was to Hawaii, and I did it all on my own and we all too a catamaran to Lanai, drove the Road to Hana, swam, shopped, etc.., so I am sure I will figure all this out. I was just hoping NCL could help a busy person a little more than begrudgingly answering my questions instead of trying to anticipate and solve my needs.

Vent over.

So, I will add a question again...anyone who has cruised the Western Escape and found any of the regular excursions OK for someone with limited mobility. (Roatan, Harvest Caye, Costa Maya and Cozumel) My parents are OK walking short distances (my mom will be doing pretty well by June), they can walk up a few steps, they are OK paying for an excursion but not being able to do everything (they didn't snorkel in Lanai, but they took the bus tour and sat on the beach and ate the BBQ).

Any ideas for people like this? NCL or other options? I did bump an old thread on the disabled board but didn't get any new hits.

Thanks!

Bump: I would like to know if anyone has used Rony's recently?

Also, any info about GumbaLimba Park? How accessible? We are traveling with two scooters (oxygen on one of them). Both people can walk short distances,up a couple stairs, use bathrooms without chair).

There are nine of us total, and we can help my parents in chairs. My mom wants to go to GumbaLimba Park.

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This is great! I'm on the Escape in June.

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Thank you Sauer-kraut. That led me in the right direction. Escape is the only ship in Roatan and only three ships in Cozumel, so we should be safe for docking.

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It looks like Roatan and Cozumel could possibly have a tender. I know it depends on how busy it is. Does anyone know how likely that would occur? Or, do you know where I could find that info during the planing phase?

We are traveling with nine people—My parents are disabled and will be in scooters and one on co2. Both can walk short distances, but we need to figure out excursions that work for them.

Thanks.

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Thank you so much for this question and info. We are taking a multigenerational trip. My parents are both disabled (one on oxygen and one with back issues).

You have helped me sort out some of our issues. My parents already have one scooter at home.

I might be back with more questions though.