shore ex in alaska with mom in wheelchair

[melika091900]

So we are heading to alaska in a few weeks going to ketchikan, skagway, juneau,

 

in ketchikan my mom will be staying on the ship, in skagway we booked the white pass railroad since its the only wheelchair accessible shore ex listed for skagway

 

anyone done anything else in skagway while in a wheelchair? either ship excursions or private?

 

im just wondering what other options we have since our 7 year old might get bored on the train

 

thanks in advance.

melissa

[katisdale]

In Juneau we are going on a whale watching excursion with Captain Larry at Orca expeditions. His boat is accessible.

[rfbdorf]

Last year in Ketchikan, my wife - in a power chair - did the Saxman native village tour by herself (while I was off flying), and got along quite well, had a good time.

In Juneau, we went with Captain Larry. A pleasant young woman (Lacy) from Orca picked us up at the dock in a ramp van, took us to Mendenhall Glacier, then to the boat, then to a salmon bake and back to the ship. Getting on the boat was not difficult - part of the gunwale is hinged to swing aside, then there are short ramps up & down. I understand this was Cap'n Larry's design. I recommend Orca.

Next year, we'll be in Skagway, and we also were wondering what would be accessible for her.

- Richard

[SpoiledCruiser]

In Kethchikan I went to the Lumberjack show in my wheelchair. You will meet and follow the guide down the street to the show's site. It was very easy to get to and my family sat in the bleachers beside me. Great show.

[ILoveScotland]

You asked my question, except it's DH who's in the wheelchair. I hope more people will repond as this is our first Alaskan cruise, and I don't have a clue about what will and won't work for us.

[melika091900]

In Juneau we are going on a whale watching excursion with Captain Larry at Orca expeditions. His boat is accessible.

can you email me and let me know how to contact them ?

thank you so much