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So sorry to hear of your injury.  I hope you heal quickly.  Thank goodness for insurance.

Same here.  I've been tracking the prices for a few weeks for friends that plan on joining me.  I heard "black friday deals" and clearly made the wrong assumption that the prices will be better.  Now this dumb "sale" is supposed to run through the beginning of Dec.   Lesson learned.

I can't agree more.  Other platforms can be unkind.  I don't know why people can't just skip over questions they don't like or don't want to answer.  

I loved all the ways you tried to trick the system.  🤣

I am trying to find out if the wheelchair accessible island tour in St Maarten offered by RCL is with Benards Tours?  I've heard such good things about the Benards tour, but if you book directly, it's 4 times as much.  I'm assuming it's because it would be a private tour?  Any information you could provide would be great.  We've been here once before and just rolled into town.  We would like to see more of the island this time.

Thank you in advance,

Cheryl

Thank you so much for the leads.  I saw Sylvia's article, but ran into a dead end with happy taxi.  I was able to find Lawrence on the web and I look forward to reaching out to him.

10 hours ago, kokopelli-az said:

Have you checked with your cruise line about accessible tours they may be offering?  

 

A collapsible wheelchair should fit in most taxis if you want to arrange a private tour of the island.

 

If you decide to not go on a tour, Heritage Quay is right where most ships dock.   Do a search on Heritage Quay Antigua and you will find lots of photos.    

 

Here's one wheelchair user's report on Antigua.   https://spintheglobe.net/dir/2019/01/28/cruise-port-of-call-wheelchair-accessibility-review-st-johns-antigua/

 

I've seen a few recommendations for Lawrence of Antigua so he might be able to arrange something:

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2945080-is-it-easy-to-rent-a-driver-for-the-day-from-the-pier-in-st-johns/

 

 

 

 

Does anyone know of a wheelchair accessible tour in St Johns, Antigua?  I was searching old topics, but I did not find any resources.  My husband has a collapsible wheelchair, but can only transfer into a lower vehicle (4 door sedan).  Most tours we've found are bus-style or open air tall vehicles.

Thank you in advance for suggestions

Cheryl

If you are like us, it is easier for my husband to transfer into a car than an SUV or mini van so we prefer Uber X.  You do have the ability of selecting a vehicle based on the ones in the area.  The app says to enter your destination in app and swipe up to see all vehicle options available.  Tap one to select your ride, then tap "choose Uber x" button.  

We are visiting similar ports in September so I really appreciate your visual review.  Beavertails looks amazing.  😲  Thank you for letting us all share in your journey!

cruise_mojo,

we decided on an inside cabin on an oct 2020 cruise on the symphony of the seas to san juan, labadee, coco cay and st thomas.  it looks like we have a great location by the vitality cafe and fitness center and also close to the elevators.  this is our first time in an accessible inside cabin.  we usually book the virtual balcony or oceanview.  

Thank you all for your input.  We booked it last night based on your comments.

We plan on taking a cruise in October 2020. Should we wait to book while we are on another cruise in Sept 2019 (and risk losing options in accessible cabins) or book during the current sale online?

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When my husband (full time wheelchair user) and I docked in GSC (Dec 2017), he was unable to go ashore because you had to manuever a couple of steps to board the tender. Not sure why they didnt employ more accessible tenders (like they have in Grand Caymen) when they made the extensive upgrades to the NCL private island?

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St. Thomas - Frenchman’s Reef & Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort offer day passes but you will have to contact the resorts directly to inquire as to overall accessibility and whether or not beach wheelchairs .

 

Tortola - nothing is very accessible .

Thank you for the tip on Morningstar, xxoocruiser. I was able to find passes on resortforaday.com that included drink credit.

I know this thread is a couple of months old, but do you know if the tenders will be part of the massive upgrades they are making to GSC?

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We had trouble finding someone for the lift on the Getaway, but in the end was worth it because my husband (in manual wheelchair) was able to play mini golf.

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My husband and I borrowed one at Coco Cay. It was difficult to get him back in the beach wheelchair once he somewhat purposely pushed himself into the water when my back was turned. I think he would tell you it was worth it to be in the ocean again.

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