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Cruising for the Disabled Trav
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Cruising is often billed as the most accessible vacation option, but some cruise vacations are just more accessible than others. The key lies not only in selecting an accessible ship, but also in choosing an accessible itinerary. Generally speaking, Hawaiian and Alaskan cruises offer the best port access; however access is gradually improving in some Caribbean ports. Granted, accessible offerings are still limited in this region, but with a little research you can now enjoy a nicely accessible Eastern Caribbean cruise.The Ship
Although many cruise lines sail Eastern Caribbean routes, Royal Caribbean International (RCI) continually tops the list access-wise. Today, RCI’s two Freedom class ships, the Freedom of the Seas and the Liberty of the Seas , sail Eastern Caribbean routes and offer excellent access on board.These sister ships each offer 32 accessible cabins with level thresholds, wide doorways and good pathway access. The accessible bathrooms include a full five-foot turnaround with a roll-under sink, grab bars in the shower and around the toilet, and a spacious roll-in shower with a hand-held showerhead and a fold-down shower bench. Access is excellent throughout the public areas of the ship too, with pool and Jacuzzi lifts, an accessible golf course, and even roll-in showers in the spa. And in true RCI fashion, a very attentive staff will see to your every need.
The Freedom class sisters sail from Miami, and call on St. Thomas, San Juan, St. Maarten, and Labadee. Here’s a roundup of accessible shore options in those ports.
St. Thomas
For those passengers who don’t want to venture off too far, the Havensight Dockside Mall operates a free lift-equipped shuttle to and from the dock. Approximately 80 percent of Havensight's shops have a level entry. Alternatively, Accessible Adventures ( www.accessvi.com ) offers a 2.5-hour island tour in a lift-equipped, open-air trolley, while St. Thomas Dial A Ride (340-776-1277) conducts customized island tours in their lift-equipped bus.San Juan
Wheelchair Transportation and Tours (800-868-8028) offers island tours in lift-equipped vehicles, while Victor of Countryside Tours (787-593 9014), can craft an accessible walking tour of Old San Juan. And if you’d just like to explore on your own, then check out some of the open-air vendors near the dock in Old San Juan, or try your luck at the casino in the Sheraton Hotel, directly across from Pier 3. Both feature level access.St. Maarten
On St. Maarten, Louis Jeffers (+599-524 9204) offers island tours in his lift-equipped van. Alternatively, visitors can roll into Philipsburg on the accessible path from the cruise ship pier. Although not all shops and restaurants are accessible, some have level entrances.Labadee
RCI’s private island offers roll-on tender access for wheelchairs and scooters. Over on the island, there are plenty of beach wheelchairs at the tender dock, with porters to push you around. There is also an accessible tram that runs around the island. A barbecue lunch is served at noon, followed by entertainment. Even if you aren’t a beach person, give Labadee a try!Candy Harrington is the editor of Emerging Horizons and the author of Barrier Free Travel: A Nuts and Bolts Guide For Wheelers and Slow Walkers. She blogs regularly about accessible travel issues at www.BarrierFreeTravels.com .
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