Traveling with Kids and Handicapped Mother - help

[zoya19]

Hello,

 

I am new to your forum and have been reading things to do on our cruise and checking out each port of call. I am having a hard time narrowing what to do down based on our circumstances. I am hoping someone will be able to offer some advice and help us out.

 

We are traveling with 5 people in total. 3 adults, 1 - three year old, 1 - one year old and my Mom (adult - 53 years old) who is disabled and in a wheelchair. We are bringing both her electric and manual chair with us on the ship as I figure we will need to use the manual when doing ports of call.

 

So, basically we are looking for child friendly and handicapped friendly places.

 

We are considering renting a vehicle in each place or hiring a cab. Any info. on this would be great as well.

 

Our ship is the Explorer of the Seas and we leave Jan. 11th.

 

Thanks so much in advance,

Kathy

[SouthernSparkler]

Hello,

 

I am new to your forum and have been reading things to do on our cruise and checking out each port of call. I am having a hard time narrowing what to do down based on our circumstances. I am hoping someone will be able to offer some advice and help us out.

 

We are traveling with 5 people in total. 3 adults, 1 - three year old, 1 - one year old and my Mom (adult - 53 years old) who is disabled and in a wheelchair. We are bringing both her electric and manual chair with us on the ship as I figure we will need to use the manual when doing ports of call.

 

So, basically we are looking for child friendly and handicapped friendly places.

 

We are considering renting a vehicle in each place or hiring a cab. Any info. on this would be great as well.

 

Our ship is the Explorer of the Seas and we leave Jan. 11th.

 

Thanks so much in advance,

Kathy

 

 

How long are you in port for? I believe Explorer is only there until 3:30 PM making it a bit of a shorter day. I'm new to the forum too but the folks here seem very knowledgable and I'm sure they'll be able to give you some good suggestions :) What is your family interested in doing in Barbados - Beach, sightseeing, shopping?

[Caribbean Sunsets]

Welcome to Cruise Critic!:)

 

You may also want to check out the roll call for your cruise. There may be others who can offer advice plus you can start connecting with others on your cruise. Good luck and enjoy your cruise!

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=560420

[zoya19]

How long are you in port for? I believe Explorer is only there until 3:30 PM making it a bit of a shorter day. I'm new to the forum too but the folks here seem very knowledgable and I'm sure they'll be able to give you some good suggestions :) What is your family interested in doing in Barbados - Beach, sightseeing, shopping?

 

We are in port 8:00 - 4:00. We are mostly interested in sightseeing and taking pictures. A couple good souvenir shops would be great but not a lot of shopping. With Mom being in a wheelchair don't think a beach would be that easy either.

 

cadcow1962 - Thanks for the welcome. :)

[scapel]

Hello,

 

I am new to your forum and have been reading things to do on our cruise and checking out each port of call. I am having a hard time narrowing what to do down based on our circumstances. I am hoping someone will be able to offer some advice and help us out.

 

We are traveling with 5 people in total. 3 adults, 1 - three year old, 1 - one year old and my Mom (adult - 53 years old) who is disabled and in a wheelchair. We are bringing both her electric and manual chair with us on the ship as I figure we will need to use the manual when doing ports of call.

 

So, basically we are looking for child friendly and handicapped friendly places.

 

We are considering renting a vehicle in each place or hiring a cab. Any info. on this would be great as well.

 

Our ship is the Explorer of the Seas and we leave Jan. 11th.

 

Thanks so much in advance,

Kathy

Kathy,

I would look into a privae tour guide. Communicate by e-mail. Explain your circumstances. Depending on room, he might be able to bring along a young stong man to push the wheelchair. (fee or tip) That would take the strain off of you and also your mom would probably feel better in not being a burden. You all could have trouble keeping up with mom. If your mom is able to get out of the wheelchair to get into a vehicle this might work. If not, a ships tour with handicap bus to raise her into the bus.]

I have been in private groups with wheelchairs. I have seen a wife struggle with her husbands wheelchair. Everyone likes to help.