wheelchair

[annie is cute]

would there be a problem if i took my own wheelchair on board

[LHT28]

42 minutes ago, annie is cute said:

would there be a problem if i took my own wheelchair on board

as long as it folds  or you can fit it through the cabin door

Check with your cruise line for the dimensions

[leaveitallbehind]

No - as mentioned by LHT28.  Wheelchairs are very common on board.

 

But If for any reason you would decide not to take it there are motorized and manual rental options available for wheelchairs that are intended for cruise ship use. Just google the topic to see your options and port rental locations.  This may provide an option to transporting yours to and from the departure port.

 

This link to the Disabled Cruise Travel board may also provide additional information on the subject: 

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/114-disabled-cruise-travel/

Edited September 12, 2023 by leaveitallbehind

[GeezerCouple]

2 hours ago, annie is cute said:

would there be a problem if i took my own wheelchair on board

 

Welcome to CruiseCritic!

 

As mentioned, you can certainlly bring a wheelchair on board.  Indeed, IF you need a wheelchair, you must bring your own OR arrange in ADVANCE to rent one from one of the recommended vendors.  (There are not "extra" wheelchairs on board.)

 

But do make SURE that your cabin is large enough, including the doors, to let the wheelchair in and to maneuver within the room.  A folding wheelchair is unlikely to be a problem; a motorized one... double check dimensions and get an "accessible" cabin.  Those are intended to accommodate a wheelchair, etc.

 

Enjoy your cruise!

 

GC

[Host Kat]

11 hours ago, annie is cute said:

would there be a problem if i took my own wheelchair on board

 

Hello @annie is cute and welcome to Cruise Critic!

 

Thank you for your new topic on the Ask a Cruise Question forum! However, it is the forum for general questions regarding cruising. Your inquiry concerns cruising with a wheelchair and really should be on another forum for replies from other cruisers using wheelchairs.

 

To help you out, your new thread has been moved to the Disabled Cruise Travel forum where it will be on topic. It is where cruisers with physical limitations share their advice & experiences. Browse through the thread titles on this forum looking for threads of interest. You will probably find your fellow Cruise Critic members have already posted questions and received answers that may be of interest to you.

 

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[kokopelli-az]

On 9/12/2023 at 7:09 AM, annie is cute said:

would there be a problem if i took my own wheelchair on board

Please post your cruise line / ship.   Each cruise line's website has a section on mobilitiy devices (you will need to let them know you will be bringing your own chair).  But @GeezerCouple pretty much summed it up above.   

 

There are many, many wheelchair users on this board who can give you more specific responses (and links) once we know what cruise line you will be on.