atexsix Posted April 12, 2022 #1 Share Posted April 12, 2022 Could somebody please explain what these are for? I looked them up for several cruise lines and they all imply it's for accessible staterooms or some type of accommodation for tours and shore excursions; none of which we need, and the form for Princess starts out with "our records indicate you'll be traveling with a mobility device"...what records? I never informed them of this because I don't know if it's going to be needed until a couple days before we sail. I'm only thinking about bringing a wheelchair "just in case" because all the walking may cause my Dad's feet to swell, and I don't want my him to be uncomfortable half way through the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maureencruiser Posted April 13, 2022 #2 Share Posted April 13, 2022 If you don't require anything from the cruise line, you don't have to fill out any forms. You are allowed to bring a wheelchair with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covepointcruiser Posted April 14, 2022 #3 Share Posted April 14, 2022 In an emergency such as lifeboat evacuation, would your father require mobility assistance? If not, don’t fill out the form. If he will and you don’t fill out a form, a crew member will not be allocated to assist your father. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atexsix Posted April 17, 2022 Author #4 Share Posted April 17, 2022 On 4/13/2022 at 3:33 PM, maureencruiser said: If you don't require anything from the cruise line, you don't have to fill out any forms. You are allowed to bring a wheelchair with you. On 4/14/2022 at 4:42 PM, Covepointcruiser said: In an emergency such as lifeboat evacuation, would your father require mobility assistance? If not, don’t fill out the form. If he will and you don’t fill out a form, a crew member will not be allocated to assist your father. Thanks! I checked several cruise lines and only Carnival was the most clear about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maureencruiser Posted April 18, 2022 #5 Share Posted April 18, 2022 I am confused because you started another thread stating that you WOULD require assistance for your Dad? " Dear Dad is going to have the terminal staff wheel him through security and check in and then ship staff will take over, that's the only time he'll need a chair, for the rest of the trip he can use a walker, I can carry it on myself, but wondering if it can be checked?". Not for nothing and a little unsolicited advice, I have started using a mobility scooter on my cruises and it is the best money I have ever spent. Obviously, I don't know your Dad's limitations, but remember, the ships are three football fields long. Is he really capable of walking that distance with his walker multiple times a day, waiting in lines for elevators, buffets, etc? I've rented twice and am looking to buy now. I used Scootaround and they were fantastic. I originally booked for one week, using the USCRUISE discount code, my rental was $225 for the week. I added a second week before I cruised and that only added $25 to my price! While on the ship, I added a third week and Scootaround only charged me an additional $14. Needless to say, I was thrilled. Anyway, good luck to you and your Dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lubedobedo Posted April 20, 2022 #6 Share Posted April 20, 2022 I called Carnival Special Needs dept. with question on the form for my dads accessible room. I told them my husband was bringing a wheelchair (not accessible room) and they made me fill out a form for husband because he as bringing a wheelchair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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