Apex Retreat Accessibility

[DebInAntigua]

We're toying with the idea of upgrading to a Sky Suite on an upcoming TA on Apex. I cannot easily do stairs, so I wanted to check in with people here who have sailed on the Apex in a suite and can share how mobility-friendly are the Retreat and other suite areas?

[RichYak]

5 minutes ago, DebInAntigua said:

We're toying with the idea of upgrading to a Sky Suite on an upcoming TA on Apex. I cannot easily do stairs, so I wanted to check in with people here who have sailed on the Apex in a suite and can share how mobility-friendly are the Retreat and other suite areas?

All Retreat areas on Apex are accessible via elevator. I can foresee no issue for you. Enjoy!

[MarKay525]

Hi - if you have difficulty with stairs, have you researched the tub/shower combo in the Sky Suites? It is a shallow sunken Roman tub and you have to step over the lip, then down to get in the tub. You can hold on to the right side of the permanent glass wall, but there are no useful grab rails.

 

I am challenged by steps when my knees are acting up, but I did find this tub easier to get in and out of than I thought it would be.

 

The first two photos are similar to what we had in S1 and S2 Sky Suites. The last photo is from an Aft Sky Suite, so the bathroom layout is a bit different, but the height of the tub looks the same as we had.

 

 

Edited January 8, 2023 by MarKay525

[Jim_Iain]

You might want to consider an accessible Sky Suite.   I have been given ones on Suite Guarantee's even though I don't need one.    They are 100% wheel chair accessible, have grab bars, lower sinks, higher toilets and have a pull down bench in the shower.  

[DebInAntigua]

There weren't any accessible SS's left on our cruise, but I'll keep watching for one to open up. I agree it would be easier for me than getting in and out of that tub. Already warned hubby that he'll have to help me each time, and requested a shower chair from special needs. Thanks for the pics!