mjwcruising Posted October 26, 2011 #1 Share Posted October 26, 2011 My question is about Celebrity "S" class ships. Do people with power chairs and walkers use the regular ramps to get on and off the ship when in ports? Some of the ramps can be quite steep and / or long. I have cruised on Celebrity a bunch of times but never really noticed. This time we will be traveling with another couple. The DH has a power chair and the DW has a walker. We are cruising to the Eastern Caribbean and only have one excursion booked in Antiqua. That is the only port we found with an accessible van. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giggleykim Posted October 28, 2011 #2 Share Posted October 28, 2011 My husband travels in a power chair full time. Yes they use the reguar ramp. He always has someone (two or three usually) help push chair up ramp. Sometimes he finds it easier to go backwards (does not like to see steep ramp ahead of him). Let staff help you. They really are willing to do anything and everything for him. Enjoy your trip.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRBlizz Posted October 28, 2011 #3 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Agree with everything Giggleykim said. We cruised on Solstice earlier this year, and the ramp crew were very helpful. I have pictures of a C3 accessible cabin in my signature file, if you're interested in seeing it. We thought it was very well designed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisebylandorsea Posted October 31, 2011 #4 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Thanks for your cabin photos. Thinking about Celebrity next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Coastal Posted November 11, 2011 #5 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Great pictures, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldcdn Posted November 20, 2011 #6 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Just off the Celebrity Solstice on a Western Mediterranean itinerary. The ramps are somewhat steep, but the staff are really great about it. My wife uses a travel scooter, and they offered to drive it down the ramp, carry it down the ramp, help her drive it, or get a wheelchair for her. The first port was tough as she wasn't used to it, but as the cruise went on it became easier for her, and by the end she was a pro. Celebrity is really good for those with mobility challenges. BUT, remember to register your mobility issues with the cruise line, as in port sometimes they provide special (FREE) transportation for those registered guests. Bonus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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