In this episode, Scott and I talk about our experiences on Ruby Princess and in Alaska at each port. Scott lives with Spinal Stenosis, a relatively new diagnosis for him and his mobility has steadily gotten worse over the past few months.
I'm posting this as an immediate premier, as I think it contains valuable information for the broader travel and people with disabilities communities.
Overall, the cruise staff were awesome between those who help at the different ports, staff in the shops and food areas.
The Excursions Desk definitely had a lot of room for improvement as no one really knew anything about the excursions, and in one case didn't even tell us that we were using tenders which means no electric scooters, creating a lot of unnecessary anxiety for us. We made the best of that situation and had an amazing day.
I'm calling out Princess, Holland America and tour operators - older folks are your bread and butter.
Even other cruise lines - we’re fans of Royal Caribbean and Disney - younger
folks with mobility issues exist too and this is a great, accessible way to see the world.
The next generation of cruisers (us) - won't put up with accessibility issues,
However, to also acknowledge the industry, the industry does run on continuous improvement, that's clear in the 11 years we've been cruising. They're only as good as the feedback given.
We did spend time after the ports to educate the excursion team on our experience. Still, different people have different mobility challenges. Your mileage may vary.
Do go into the ports with an open mind and an upbeat attitude and that's half the battle.
Some links:
- Princess Cruises Accessibility page - www.princesscr....
- More from Princess - origin-www.pri...
- Ruby Princess - Accessible Routes - www.princess.c...
- Ruby Princess Accessible Map - www.princess.c...
- Special Needs at Sea - www.specialnee...
- Scootaround - scootaround.co...
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