QuickieGlenn

At least they have corrected that on the Escape! :)

I don't see elevators on the deck plans for the Escape higher than deck 17

The aft-facing mini suite is great, and I'm sure you'll have a wonderful cruise. However, if you do want to consider the Haven in the future, there is a crew elevator to the Haven sun deck near the concierge deck on the Breakaway and Getaway and the staff will happily take you up and down whenever you want. No need to use the outdoor lift (at the stairs.) I use a mobility scooter and it's never been an issue getting upstairs!

Thanks for the reply

Yes I was told that when I asked NCL

I like my independence, I do not like to ask, and I hate being stuck anywhere

I just think they should have thought it thru and had a elevator to that deck and one to access the sports deck too

Looked into the Haven on the Getaway, thought of splurging and getting the perks and a way to get away from the masses, First the pricing is crazy, but I require a handicapped room an did some research and the only handicapped Haven room has a tiny balcony I do not think my wheelchair would fit and there is no way to take an elevator to the Haven deck (or Vibe) without getting assistance on a lift (I don't think so) So I opted for a aft facing mini suite with one of the largest balconies on the ship for 1/2 the price

Hi,

We are cruising out of New York on the Breakaway 1/19/18 and my DH needs wheelchair assistance to board. What time do you think we should arrive at the port? I'm concerned if we get there too early, we might not be allowed in the terminal and if we get there later will the service still be available?

Thank you

Just ask the nearest person working there when you arrive and they will direct you to the proper line, they are very helpful

I usually get there about 11:00

I was in this position during our NCL Sky itinerary in October - it is not possible to transfer to the tender without taking a few steps and having the stability to transfer between the movement of the ships. However, it turned out to be a moot point as the captain decided it was too rough for anyone to tender. My understanding was that the ship frequently has to bypass GSC.

 

I was able to easily transfer at RCCL’s Labadee stop. There are a couple of Cabanas on Barefoot Beach that are flush with the sand and they have a beach wheelchair.

 

 

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Thnaks , that's what I thought

I guess I will be praying for rough weather so we might go to Nassau early

Has anyone seen or has been able to tender to GSC in a wheelchair from the Escape or a similar ship? I know they have beach wheelchairs, but I mean getting off the ship and onto the island without taking a single step?

Is it possible to walk from the cruise pier to Atlantis?

Any idea how long it would take?

I did it over 30 years ago and a lot has changed

Just asking is that I use a wheelchair full time and sometimes I cannot find transportation willing to take me and then I have to worry about the return trip

I can transfer to a car but most taxis are trucks or minivans

I have looked into a wheelchair van but they charge and arm and a leg

I get it that many people have different types of disabilities, some are obvious, some are not. I have been pushing my wheelchair for over 25 years and I have seen my share. I need a certain amount of space to unload my wheelchair in a parking space. I used to get some interesting looks when I first used my chair at 26 years old until they saw me unload. Luckily I have been able to get into my car when people park to close and when I could not (like when people think the blue lines in between the HC spot is a parking spot) my wife is with me to move the car. I approach every task with a smile. But someone who parks in a HC spot and runs into the mall and walks the whole mall does not warrant a HC plaque in my book

is the TeppanYaki restaurant on the Escape wheelchair accessible?

A bit worried about the table height or leg room

Also if you avoid shellfish should you steer clear.

NCL Escape

Is TeppanYaki wheelchair accessible?

I know sometimes the table heights or mounting legs can be an issue to pull up to the table

I do not like to parallel eat

well that sucks

My wife liked the nachos

But not going to eat $37 worth of food

Too Bad

When we boarded the Escape last February, They were not sure when I should go (I use a wheelchair full time and push myself) It was a bit unorganized and they would not let us use the elevator. Until I saw some else use it I took it upon myself to get to the 2nd floor, but had no boarding number so I just joined the group going at that time

I read on the other social site that the Escape is now charging the $15 cover charge per person

Is this true?

I will be visiting in January (NCL Escape) but I am full time wheelchair user and was wondering on my chances of getting to the island

Do they have taxi's that are cars not the large pick up style

I use a wheelchair but can transfer into a car or lower vehicle and take my chair apart

Looking for a cheaper way to see the island than pay for a wheelchair lift van

Thanks for the reply's

my room is on deck 12, should be great

The Dawn had self serve laundry when we were on her in 2006, nit long after they took them out & added a new room

My wife loved it she did the laundry on the sea days back to NYC

I have done it a few times in a manual wheelchair, pushed myself the whole way

Nice ride

I always like when people say the water taxis are accessible, you just have to take a few steps

For some of us

we wish we could take a few steps

We had a aft mini suite on the Getaway on deck 10 the balcony was huge, in looking at photos and videos of the Escape, the same room looks half as deep on the Escape

Stirrup Cay - Typically NCL uses a 2 level tender that is permanently docked on the island . The ship deploys a gangway to load passengers onto the tender; it's less steep than gangways at port facilities. Wheelchairs are directed to a large flat area at the bow of the tender. From the tender, ramps are deployed on Great Stirrup Cay for the disembarkation . Of course tendering in a wheelchair is always at the discretion of the Captain.

 

Grand Cayman - you'll only be allowed to tender if the ship uses one of the roll-on tenders provided by the port. You generally won't know this until the ship arrives.

Thanks, that's what I thought

I am a full time wheelchair user (cannot walk at all)

Has anyone had success in getting off (tendering) a NCL ship at Great Stirrup Cay or Grand Caymans?

From what I read about The Caymans if they use the islands tenders I might have a chance

Any info will be helpful

Nice photos

I will be on the escape I'm a few months in room12912 next door

Can you take a photo of the balcony

Curious as to how big it is

Thanks and keep the photos coming, great information

I am a full-time wheelchair user since the age of 23 (now age 46). I don't think there should be an elevator designated only for the disabled, but I do think cruise lines could come up with a better way of boarding during busy times.

 

After muster drill, after dinner and after shows are the peak times. I don't think it is too much to ask to have two crew members posted at the elevators for 10 - 15 minutes during the peak times to "direct traffic". I'm not suggesting they move people to the front of the lines due to disability, but that they be aware of those people in need and try to prevent others from rushing around them. I also believe others will be less likely to crowd other people out when crew is watching. Just a thought.

Being a fellow full time WC user, I agree, A few times when getting off at a port (when it can get crazy) a crew member would see me and escort us all the way out, sometimes going where crew member can only go to get there

Since most of the future cruises have posted their new itineraries

Do you think if the ports come back sooner than expected, will they change them?