wripro Posted March 26, 2012 #1 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Hi all, Does anyone know any operators who provide shore excursions in the usual Alaskan ports for handicapped people? This person uses a wheel chair but can walk a little. I'd appreciate any information anyone might have. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putterdude Posted March 26, 2012 #2 Share Posted March 26, 2012 The White Pass and Yukon Route train is definitely fully accessible but I am not aware of any other private operators. DW can walk a bit and can handle a few steps into a bus or van so we make out quite well as long as she can bring along her folding wheelchair. You will find that most of the ports are fairly accessible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted March 27, 2012 #3 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Capt Larry - whale watching in Juneau has an accessible boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliesMom Posted March 27, 2012 #4 Share Posted March 27, 2012 White Pass Railway in Skagway (they have special train cars with lifts - be sure when you board the ship that the excursion desk is well aware of the need for the train car with the lift). Tram in Juneau - no need for advance tickets or reservations. You can buy tickets when you get to the tram station ... easy roll on to the tram and same when exiting. Our friend was let on first, then others boarded. Very smooth and level ride (tram car stays level as it goes up the mountain, is not going up at an angle). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted March 27, 2012 #5 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Alaska tour vendors are extremely resourceful and helpful. I would instead, look over a shore excursion list, and narrow down your interests. THEN see if it's an option to do them. Select 2 or 3 in each port. I would suggest, independent, then, contact the vendor's directly and disclose all your details, and see what you can come up with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharecruises Posted March 27, 2012 #6 Share Posted March 27, 2012 The train and the tram sound good :) You can also check your cruiselines excursions, they usually have some for wheelchairs etc, "accessible" You can call the special needs dept of your cruise line in advance too...and work with them to find some options hth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wripro Posted March 27, 2012 Author #7 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Thanks all for the great suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keep on cruising Posted March 27, 2012 #8 Share Posted March 27, 2012 In Ketchikan, the Bering Sea Crab Fisherman Tour boat is wheelchair accessible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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