wvanative Posted September 26, 2009 #1 Share Posted September 26, 2009 we are booked on the dream on 3/20/09 as H.S. graduation present for my DD. We would love for my wifes parents to travel with us....however, she has a bad back (many surgeries and a hip replacement) and can not sleep on anything but her recliner...she can do a bed for a night or two but this is a 7 day....my father in law wants to know....would they let him take her recliner on the ship? Guest relations is closed til monday and i will call...but wondered if anyone else has had a similar request.... please be kind..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunu Posted September 26, 2009 #2 Share Posted September 26, 2009 please be kind..... :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorvetteLady Posted September 26, 2009 #3 Share Posted September 26, 2009 I hope you are going in 2010 or else you missed your cruise. :) This is just a guess but I don't think they will let you bring a recliner on board. How would you even do that? Even on a dolly it would be difficult getting it up the gangway. Maybe they have something on the ship that they could move into a cabin but I doubt it. Maybe one of the penthouse suites might have room for a recliner, most cabins I don't think it would fit. Would one of the reclining deck chairs work? Some of the balcony cabins have those, like the aft wraps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uppitycats Posted September 26, 2009 #4 Share Posted September 26, 2009 we are booked on the dream on 3/20/09 as H.S. graduation present for my DD. We would love for my wifes parents to travel with us....however, she has a bad back (many surgeries and a hip replacement) and can not sleep on anything but her recliner...she can do a bed for a night or two but this is a 7 day....my father in law wants to know....would they let him take her recliner on the ship? Guest relations is closed til monday and i will call...but wondered if anyone else has had a similar request.... please be kind..... Unless you have booked a handicap-accessible cabin, there is likely no room in the cabin for a recliner. They may have one, but it's not going to fit in a regular cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise-Crazy Posted September 26, 2009 #5 Share Posted September 26, 2009 A recliner would easily fit a wheelchair accessible room. If they would allow it is another question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivycruise Posted September 26, 2009 #6 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Thank you, finally, a question on CC that I can't recall ever seeing....:) You might want to call Carnival on this one, maybe a couple / few times and see what varied answers you receive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FR926 Posted September 26, 2009 #7 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Try This Email: specialneeds@carnival.com Need more information? Visit us on the web @ http://www.carnival.com/CMS/Static_Templates/EMB_guest_special_requirements.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welldone60 Posted September 26, 2009 #8 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Some friends of ours just bought a pair of recliners for thier camping trips. They are fold-up type. They got them at Camping world. They fold up to a size that could be put in checked baggage. If you could get a cabin with enough space they would work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfe724 Posted September 26, 2009 #9 Share Posted September 26, 2009 I wonder if Carnival has any hospital type beds ( the head of the bed can sit up) for the wheel chair assessable rooms. I'm sure Carnival has dealt with a similar situation before. I'd call first thing Monday and see if they can help you. Be sure to let us know how you make out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minnesotalady Posted September 26, 2009 #10 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Just remember, no question is stupid! We are all here to help each other some have more experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1timecruiser Posted September 26, 2009 #11 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Just remember, no question is stupid! We are all here to help each other some have more experience. But you best believe someone will come to this very post and make a big deal out of the OP's question. I'm going to patiently wait... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ehpride Posted September 26, 2009 #12 Share Posted September 26, 2009 That's definitely a new one and I have no idea! I think your best bet is to wait and call special needs at Carnival to see what they suggest and what's allowed. Either way, I hope it all works out so that they can go. It would definitely be the trip of a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSEA Posted September 26, 2009 #13 Share Posted September 26, 2009 I follow the Grand World Voyage threads people start over on the HAL board. More than once cruisers have mentioned that people have shipped their favorite recliner to the ship for the 100+ day voyage. So, it has been done, although this is a different scenario of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welldone60 Posted September 26, 2009 #14 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Check these chairs and see if she could us one of these. They would be easy to take on the ship. http://www.campingworld.com/category/outdoor-recliners/357 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisenLexie Posted September 26, 2009 #15 Share Posted September 26, 2009 oops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigre Posted September 26, 2009 #16 Share Posted September 26, 2009 We did a three day cruise with sister-in-law who usually slept in a recliner too. They somehow adjusted here single bed with lots of pillows and stuff the propped up the bed and it worked for her. They said there were no recliners onboard that they could bring in for her. She had a wheelchair room too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisenLexie Posted September 26, 2009 #17 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Stupid question...not a chance ;) You've already made some people happy by asking something they haven't read before. Good luck in your search. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharonny Posted September 26, 2009 #18 Share Posted September 26, 2009 How about a large bed wedge to help her be in a upright position in bed if a recliner isn't possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almost Packed Posted September 26, 2009 #19 Share Posted September 26, 2009 just come back and let us know what you find out...for future reference of course in case anyone else needs this info. good luck...i hope something can be worked out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino Player Posted September 29, 2009 #20 Share Posted September 29, 2009 we are booked on the dream on 3/20/09 as H.S. graduation present for my DD. We would love for my wifes parents to travel with us....however, she has a bad back (many surgeries and a hip replacement) and can not sleep on anything but her recliner...she can do a bed for a night or two but this is a 7 day....my father in law wants to know....would they let him take her recliner on the ship? Guest relations is closed til monday and i will call...but wondered if anyone else has had a similar request.... please be kind..... HHHHHEEEEELLLLLLLLLLOOOOO wvanative: How did you get a sailing date for when the ship is still being built? It launched on 09/21/2009. Don't think they would allow you to take a reclining chair onboard the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lennel Posted September 29, 2009 #21 Share Posted September 29, 2009 maybe use a deck chair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddsm Posted October 6, 2009 #22 Share Posted October 6, 2009 we are booked on the dream on 3/20/09 as H.S. graduation present for my DD. We would love for my wifes parents to travel with us....however, she has a bad back (many surgeries and a hip replacement) and can not sleep on anything but her recliner...she can do a bed for a night or two but this is a 7 day....my father in law wants to know....would they let him take her recliner on the ship? Guest relations is closed til monday and i will call...but wondered if anyone else has had a similar request.... please be kind..... My parents can not sleep in a bed and they both do recliners. This is what they do on the ship, they ask for a lot of extra pillows and make a chair affair out of the bed with the pillows, they also have the beds split apart instead of the king affair together. This seems to work for them at motels too. I don't have a clue how one sleeps sitting up or in a recliner, but they tell me that is just how it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieinWA Posted October 6, 2009 #23 Share Posted October 6, 2009 A question for the OP. Does she want to go on this cruise? If so then I'm sure the stewards will bring all the pillows she will need to make her bed more of the recliner fashion. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travel Alot Posted October 6, 2009 #24 Share Posted October 6, 2009 we are booked on the dream on 3/20/09 as H.S. graduation present for my DD. We would love for my wifes parents to travel with us....however, she has a bad back (many surgeries and a hip replacement) and can not sleep on anything but her recliner...she can do a bed for a night or two but this is a 7 day....my father in law wants to know....would they let him take her recliner on the ship? Guest relations is closed til monday and i will call...but wondered if anyone else has had a similar request.... please be kind..... Ignore some of the folks that seem to want to be either rude or antagonistic...astounds me at times...truly. I would call Carnival directly and inquire....the worst answer would be a "no" but then again....maybe they can work something out to help with your situation. By the way... I think it is great to be including the proud Grandmother....some people can't fathom what chronic intractable pain feels like....I hope it all works out for your family trip and you have a wonderful cruise. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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