goaliemom318 Posted July 6, 2015 #1 Share Posted July 6, 2015 I am treating my parents to 9 night eastern Caribbean cruise for their 50th anniversary. We will be going to San Juan, St Thomas , St Maarten & Tortola. My dad is really having difficulty walking so we've bought a travel wheelchair. Any advice for port tours what to do or not do besides the obvious...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drvalo Posted July 6, 2015 #2 Share Posted July 6, 2015 (edited) I am treating my parents to 9 night eastern Caribbean cruise for their 50th anniversary. We will be going to San Juan, St Thomas , St Maarten & Tortola. My dad is really having difficulty walking so we've bought a travel wheelchair. Any advice for port tours what to do or not do besides the obvious...... Most of the ship excusions list level of difficulty and provide information about the appropriateness for those with various disabilities. You could also ask at the excursion desk. Since San Juan and St Thomas are a U.S. territories they may have more accessible options, but not sure. I have not done a wheelchair, but we did several with parents with limited walking ability. Most of the bus tours are good choices as long as he can get in and out of the bus. As an edit, when we were last in Tortola, we had befriended a family whose Mom was in a chair. At least at that port, they got off and walked around. There were a number of shops at the port and close by. It was easier than some for just walking about and they seemed to be able to maneuver with the chair ok. I think there have been some renovations to the port since we were there, so not sure if that changed. Edited July 6, 2015 by drvalo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goaliemom318 Posted July 6, 2015 Author #3 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Thanks! Its hard to imagine that only 2 tours are listed as handicap accessible. I think I will have to call directly to ask about specific ones...,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teetop Posted August 26, 2015 #4 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Can anyone advise me on how difficult it is to get to the tender boat from the Gem to their private island. I was told it is not handicapped accessible and almost all people who have issues with walking or many steps do not leave the ship. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie4 Posted August 26, 2015 #5 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Can anyone advise me on how difficult it is to get to the tender boat from the Gem to their private island. I was told it is not handicapped accessible and almost all people who have issues with walking or many steps do not leave the ship. Thanks This is true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawnino Posted August 26, 2015 #6 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Forget ship tours for this. You need small group, private tours. Check out the leading operators on Trip Advisor and contact them directly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrugler Posted August 26, 2015 #7 Share Posted August 26, 2015 I use a wheelchair and scooter. Please ask this under the Cruising with Disabilities board. There is more reliable information there. I have learned, though, that private tours are the only way to go. You can email all of them and ask exactly what you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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