Gramsk
May 29th, 2006, 01:24 PM
Cruise to Alaska from Seattle May 28th 2006 Day ONE
Flight from Corpus Christi, Tx to Seattle Washington , was not the best of times. Started with the Corpus Christi Airport, the AA agent wanted to see the dry cell batteries on my DH power chair, had to take the chair apart to get to the battery. ( This is the first time for this to happen and we have flown with chair many times). Then when we arrived in Dallas no chair, found out they had sent it straight through to Seattle. Okay we can deal with this, got a n airport chair and we were on our way to the gate. Upon arriving in Seattle we were told they would bring the chair to the plane. As I watched through the window I saw them take the chair off the plane and set it down in the rain, about five minutes later an agent came out and looked over the chair and started disconnecting wires. I asked the flight attendant if there was anyway to contact this guy to tell him how to make the chair free wheel, which they did and he brought the chair to us. When my DH got in the chair and turned it on it would only go to the left. The agent disconnected and reconnect wires and it seems to be okay, he left and we headed to baggage. My DH went about three feet and it started going left only. So we free wheeled it and I pushed him to baggage. We made our complaint known and no one seemed to know what to do. First they tried to get someone down to see if they new anything about the chair, HER response was do you have the manual? Which we didn’t, then they said they would try to get us a rental, but its Sunday and nothing is open. tWe’ll give them a B for effort. We decided to head for the ship and worry about all this later ( can’t miss out on the cruise). We arrived about 1:00p.m. and everyone was very friendly and helpful with luggage etc. Waited about ten minutes to check in and we were on our way to Lido deck. Our friends took about thirty minutes to get through check in. Soon we were given the all clear to go to our cabins. We are in a handicap Cabin, nice size not as big as some other ships, but room enough to get around with chair., Not much closet, shelf or drawer space. Bathroom again not as large as other ships but adequate . I do like the medicine cabinet instead of shelves for bathroom items. Had lunch at Lido, very good and the service was above excellent, smiling friendly people everywhere. Went to Dinning room for table location, found we had a table for six and we requested a table for four. Many people waiting in line and all were unhappy with their dinning times. Most wanted first seating and it was completely booked and no changes could be made. Walked around and toured the ship, found out luggage was already in our cabins, went back to unpack until life boat drill. That was called at 3:45 and it was painless except trying to get an elevator after the drill. Went back to cabin and sat on balcony and watched the ship depart Seattle. Then went to dinner, everyone again was friendly and personable, I think this is the best crew we have ever had. They are quick witted, very helpful and always smiling. After dinner went to the casino for a short time, then toured the ship in areas we missed earlier. Beautiful ship, nice layout and does not seem crowded at all, even though it is completely sold out.,
Getting ready to try the amazing bed, let you know if what they say about the beds is true.
The seas are calm and we are moving at a pretty fast pace. Have not felt any motion. If any of you read my thread earlier and remember the problems I had with my travel agent, all is well, we have four not one bottles of wine, two drink stickers for unlimited sodas and a $50.00 credit to our account..
Flight from Corpus Christi, Tx to Seattle Washington , was not the best of times. Started with the Corpus Christi Airport, the AA agent wanted to see the dry cell batteries on my DH power chair, had to take the chair apart to get to the battery. ( This is the first time for this to happen and we have flown with chair many times). Then when we arrived in Dallas no chair, found out they had sent it straight through to Seattle. Okay we can deal with this, got a n airport chair and we were on our way to the gate. Upon arriving in Seattle we were told they would bring the chair to the plane. As I watched through the window I saw them take the chair off the plane and set it down in the rain, about five minutes later an agent came out and looked over the chair and started disconnecting wires. I asked the flight attendant if there was anyway to contact this guy to tell him how to make the chair free wheel, which they did and he brought the chair to us. When my DH got in the chair and turned it on it would only go to the left. The agent disconnected and reconnect wires and it seems to be okay, he left and we headed to baggage. My DH went about three feet and it started going left only. So we free wheeled it and I pushed him to baggage. We made our complaint known and no one seemed to know what to do. First they tried to get someone down to see if they new anything about the chair, HER response was do you have the manual? Which we didn’t, then they said they would try to get us a rental, but its Sunday and nothing is open. tWe’ll give them a B for effort. We decided to head for the ship and worry about all this later ( can’t miss out on the cruise). We arrived about 1:00p.m. and everyone was very friendly and helpful with luggage etc. Waited about ten minutes to check in and we were on our way to Lido deck. Our friends took about thirty minutes to get through check in. Soon we were given the all clear to go to our cabins. We are in a handicap Cabin, nice size not as big as some other ships, but room enough to get around with chair., Not much closet, shelf or drawer space. Bathroom again not as large as other ships but adequate . I do like the medicine cabinet instead of shelves for bathroom items. Had lunch at Lido, very good and the service was above excellent, smiling friendly people everywhere. Went to Dinning room for table location, found we had a table for six and we requested a table for four. Many people waiting in line and all were unhappy with their dinning times. Most wanted first seating and it was completely booked and no changes could be made. Walked around and toured the ship, found out luggage was already in our cabins, went back to unpack until life boat drill. That was called at 3:45 and it was painless except trying to get an elevator after the drill. Went back to cabin and sat on balcony and watched the ship depart Seattle. Then went to dinner, everyone again was friendly and personable, I think this is the best crew we have ever had. They are quick witted, very helpful and always smiling. After dinner went to the casino for a short time, then toured the ship in areas we missed earlier. Beautiful ship, nice layout and does not seem crowded at all, even though it is completely sold out.,
Getting ready to try the amazing bed, let you know if what they say about the beds is true.
The seas are calm and we are moving at a pretty fast pace. Have not felt any motion. If any of you read my thread earlier and remember the problems I had with my travel agent, all is well, we have four not one bottles of wine, two drink stickers for unlimited sodas and a $50.00 credit to our account..