eded1953 Posted October 2, 2012 #1 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Hi I will be going on the Gem , Oct 10th, 2012 and just curious about the boarding - I am not sure if I would need wheel chair assistance. Wondering if the walkway/ramp is steep and manageable. Any suggestions will be helpful Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaja Posted October 2, 2012 #2 Share Posted October 2, 2012 If you are in a wheelchair...I would request assistance..-the ramp is not level..and does have some turns.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie4 Posted October 2, 2012 #3 Share Posted October 2, 2012 the ramp is STEEP. I can walk with a cane but could never make the ramp and always get a wheel chair. Just call NCL and tell them you need one. you and your party wait in a little area and they come pick you up. you go to a check in desk just for wheel chairs. They push you up the ramp. They will take you anywhere you want to go, MDR, or buffet, but I get off at the entrace of the ship. I always give a tip of about $10. It would be much better to have a wheel chair and see that you would not need it, rather than make it 1/2 way up and be in trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callmebetty Posted October 3, 2012 #4 Share Posted October 3, 2012 I refer to the area between the port and the ship as "the gerbil tunnel". It is a bit steep, has some turns, and definitely has a few parts that go bump when you walk over them. I saw a man with a cane trying to make his way up, but it took him quite a bit of effort. I vote you go for the assistance. Have a fabulous trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jame_g Posted October 3, 2012 #5 Share Posted October 3, 2012 And just like a jetway to a plane, it can occasionally move slightly as it automatically levels itself due to shifting passenger weight. Depending where you are, you may not even notice, but it caused a definite bump when we were boarding last weekend, and my first thought was if my partners mother was with us and trying to walk she might have fallen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willysgrandma Posted October 3, 2012 #6 Share Posted October 3, 2012 As everyone has said, the ramp is VERY steep and has a few right angle turns. Even able bodied people can become breathless after climbing the ramp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eded1953 Posted October 3, 2012 Author #7 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Thank you everyone for getting back to me with your suggestions - I will call NCL and let them know I will need a wheel chair to board. Again, thank you Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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