Boarding procedures?

[Meredith22]

Does anyone know if there are special boarding procedures or lines for passengers using wheelchairs? I am going on a Carnival cruise this fall.

Thanks!

Meredith

[Splinter]

Have not been on Carnival, but on most cruise lines if you show up in a wheelchair or walker, or pre-arrange a wheelchair at the terminal, they will provide an escort (wheelchair pusher) and you get expedited boarding for your entire party. I would be suprised if Carnival is any different.

[ndsumfun]

we cruised with Carnival in May. Went up to the lady directing the lines & she put us & our party to the front of the line.

[Meredith22]

I don't know percentages, but I'm guessing from what you've both said that there aren't enough disabled passengers for "special treatment" to cause a problem. While I wouldn't want others to be upset over my taking "cuts" in line, I'm not sure I can physically handle a long wait out in the sun, either. Besides, I don't expect any of the able-bodied passengers to be thinking of me when they're off doing physically challenging excursions that I cannot possibly participate in. One cut in line isn't much of a trade-off for that.

 

Thanks for the help! I'll let you know how it goes!

Meredith:cool: