Lottacruises Posted October 8, 2019 #1 Share Posted October 8, 2019 I saw some scooters for rent at the port at check in this weekend. Nice to have them on-site for those that need them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lottacruises Posted October 8, 2019 Author #2 Share Posted October 8, 2019 I don't know if they're first come first served or if you can rent them in advance though. Still good to see them there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Carolyn Posted October 8, 2019 #3 Share Posted October 8, 2019 (edited) What port were they at? Embarkation or port of call? Edited October 8, 2019 by Host Carolyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schoifmom Posted October 8, 2019 #4 Share Posted October 8, 2019 The only port I have ever seen a kiosk for mobility scooters is Long Beach (not that I have been to every embarkation port). At most embarkation ports, you have to pre-arrange a mobility scooter and it is waiting for you in your cabin. I did noticed at Long Beach, they had a sign out saying that there were some available. I do believe that is because the vendor is there on-site at the kiosk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanmarcosman Posted October 8, 2019 #5 Share Posted October 8, 2019 13 hours ago, Lottacruises said: I don't know if they're first come first served or if you can rent them in advance though. Still good to see them there. Was Carnival advertising them for rent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Carolyn Posted October 8, 2019 #6 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Carnival and the other cruise lines contract with other vendors to provide the scooters. Carnival may "advertise" them for rent but the scooters themselves aren't owned by the cruise lines or at least none were.when I was a TA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted October 8, 2019 #7 Share Posted October 8, 2019 At some ports, you can pick the pre-arranged scooter up at a kiosk in the terminal, rather than in your cabin. Unless there was a sign from the vendor that they were for rent, they were most likely scooters that had been rented and were waiting to be placed in the cabins, or had been used on the previous cruise and were waiting to be picked up by the vendor. EM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lottacruises Posted October 8, 2019 Author #8 Share Posted October 8, 2019 In galveston the vendor was on site and had at least some available. This is relatively new, as opposed to the previous rent and they deliver to the ship for you. They may do both now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lottacruises Posted October 8, 2019 Author #9 Share Posted October 8, 2019 27 minutes ago, Essiesmom said: At some ports, you can pick the pre-arranged scooter up at a kiosk in the terminal, rather than in your cabin. Unless there was a sign from the vendor that they were for rent, they were most likely scooters that had been rented and were waiting to be placed in the cabins, or had been used on the previous cruise and were waiting to be picked up by the vendor. EM I imagine prearranged would go through the dock, not the passenger ramp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lottacruises Posted October 8, 2019 Author #12 Share Posted October 8, 2019 42 minutes ago, Host Carolyn said: Carnival and the other cruise lines contract with other vendors to provide the scooters. Carnival may "advertise" them for rent but the scooters themselves aren't owned by the cruise lines or at least none were.when I was a TA. Correct. Carnival has provided a few wheelchairs but they are not guaranteed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lottacruises Posted October 8, 2019 Author #13 Share Posted October 8, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, sanmarcosman said: Was Carnival advertising them for rent? See above sign. Not carnival, but a vendor in the terminal. Edited October 8, 2019 by Lottacruises Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lottacruises Posted October 8, 2019 Author #14 Share Posted October 8, 2019 10 hours ago, Host Carolyn said: What port were they at? Embarkation or port of call? Galveston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted October 8, 2019 #15 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Did you notice a lot of scooter users on your cruise? Maybe they are doing this in ports where there is a heavy demand...EM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lottacruises Posted October 8, 2019 Author #16 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Not really, but I can't say I would have noticed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jensue1 Posted October 10, 2019 #17 Share Posted October 10, 2019 (edited) I am renting a scooter for my upcoming cruise out of Long Beach through special needs at sea and they have told me that I will be able to pick it up at the terminal and take it onboard myself as they now have a kiosk at the terminal. So wonderful that I will be able to use it for embarking and disembarking! Yay! Edited October 10, 2019 by jensue1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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