elevators on river boats

[Bojangles]

Can anyone tell me if there are elevators on river boats. I know they only have three floors? Some people can not climb. Thank you

[MVPinBoynton]

The AMA Amalyra has an elevator and I believe most of the AMA ships do. It went from deck 3 down to the landing between deck 1 and deck 2. The regulations don't allow them to go all the way down to deck one due to possible flooding.

[MSEm]

You will need to check the layout of the vessels you are interested in booking.

Many of the newer vessels or newly refurbished vessels may have elevators to all or to some of the decks. The elevators do not go to the sun deck.

 

Remember, there is a lot of walking and stair climbing on the tours in Europe. If someone is not able to climb the stairs on the vessel, I would doubt they would be able to do the tours from the vessel.

 

MSEm

[CPT Trips]

Our GCT ship (River Concerto) had an elevator that served the three main floors plus a chair glider on one of the outside stairways to the sun deck. (This left only the lowest deck of cabins inaccessible.) I would check the lay-outs for any ship you are considering and also talk to a customer representative before booking.

 

As MSEm mentioned, you may also need to consider how much you will be able to do on the daily tours. If climbing stairs is an issue (rather than just walking), you may want to discuss each day's tour (beforehand) with the PD's to determine how much you will be able to participate.

[Steamboatin]

Uniworld's River Queen does have an interior elevator that goes to all interior floors.

 

Additionally they have an exterior elevator that will take a wheel chair, schooter or handicapped individual up to (or back down) the top deck as well.

 

To determine for your specific boat simply check the deck plans on the Internet for your specific company and boat of interest.

 

At worst case simply call their 1-800-number.

 

You will be surprised what you can do on your own IF you simply do your OWN homework.

[CPT Trips]

Uniworld's River Queen does have an interior elevator that goes to all interior floors.

 

Additionally they have an exterior elevator that will take a wheel chair, schooter or handicapped individual up to (or back down) the top deck as well.

 

To determine for your specific boat simply check the deck plans on the Internet for your specific company and boat of interest.

 

At worst case simply call their 1-800-number.

 

You will be surprised what you can do on your own IF you simply do your OWN homework.

 

Oh no! I fear we are making you tired and wearing you down. :)

[BigGuy25]

The Avalon Scenery had a small elevator that serviced all of the floors.

[webfoot]

And so do the Avalon Affinity and Creativity ...

[usavvy2]

The Avalon Scenery had a small elevator that serviced all of the floors.

 

NO ELEVATOR (OR LIFT) on the Avalon Tapestry.