Mobility Scooter/Halifax,St.John,Boston,Portland

[Cattitude]

I have booked Norwegian Gem in Oct. 2015. Now I would like to explore my options for things to do in the above listed ports. I am in a mobility scooter full time. Does anyone have any ideas or links they can share to plan excursions.

Thanks,

Cattitude

[xxoocruiser]

I have booked Norwegian Gem in Oct. 2015. Now I would like to explore my options for things to do in the above listed ports. I am in a mobility scooter full time. Does anyone have any ideas or links they can share to plan excursions.

Thanks,

Cattitude

 

First you should contact NCL's shore excursion department and or it's special needs department to see if any accessible shore excursions are offered.

 

For all ports suggest you do a search on this forum as there has been a lot posted on some of these ports in recent years. Also suggest doing a GOOGLE search for accessible tours in each port.

 

Boston - I know that HOHO Bean trolley does have a few accessible vehicles and is probably one of the tours offered by NCL. However you need to pre-book so that they know to have an accessible trolley at the pier. Not every trolley is accessible so you may have to wait at a stop after having gotten off to explore for an accessible trolley to return.

 

Halifax - has a beautiful Seaport and Harbor Walk that you can access directly by scooter once leaving the port. There's many shops, nice restaurants and beautiful views.

 

Portland - You can scooter from the ship to main shopping/restaurant area. However if you're needing a tour that has bus with an accessible lift than you may have to search for private tour if NCL does not offer one. The Trolley tour cannot accommodate a scooter only walkers and canes. If you are able to walk a few steps onto a tour bus coach that has a luggage storage area you may be able to stow the scooter. However you would need to confirm that that can be done before purchasing a ticket.

[mutzy]

cattitude

 

I was in Halifax and St John last October (was suppose to be in Bermuda but that is another story)

 

I agree with xxoocruiser- Halifax has a lovely very accessible harbor walk and there are places to shop along the way. Beware I have been to Halifax twice in October and it can be really cold and windy so bring a hat, gloves and warm jacket. There is a lot of nice shopping in the terminal and also some things at the farmer's market.

 

St John has this really neat series of walk way that connects to several "malls" from the bottom of the hill to the top at the market. This way you don't have to scoot up/down the hill -plus you are inside. The first time I visited St John's I did an accessible tour set up thru RCCL- it was highlights of the town. There is also a tent by the port that has some vendors.

 

I visited Portland a couple of yrs ago and did a Hop on Hop off bus around the town. I did not get off the bus . The bus driver was very nasty/mean to me.

even a few people on the bus made a comment about his attitude. There were

a lot of nice vendors near the port.

 

I hope this helps

[vickila]

In Halifax at Pier 21 where the shopping is, right by the entrance is Pier 21 Miuseum entrance/tickets. Elevator up to museum which is flat and accessible. It tells the immigration story well. Lots of teddybears, old suitcases and a wonderful movie that tells it like it was. Very enjoyable and right there.

 

The Maritime Museum, a/ka Titanic Museum is on the Harbor Walk, about 3/4's of a mile. It too is accessible. Continuing up further is a lovely restaurant called Murphy's. And if you go off the Harbor Walk but contine straight to the Sheraton? Hotel there is a casino. ( 1.4 miles total). You cannot get lost!

 

At the seaport (market), just before entrance of Harbor Walk, begins a foodie tour called Halifax Food Tours. With a little invention this is doable on the scooter.

 

I always enjoy Halifax, but be aware sometimes the weather is not too cooperative, thus the pier indoor shopping can be a delight! Vicki

[Cattitude]

Thank you everyone for your responses, it's a big help.

Cattitude