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On my next trip (beginning of May) I plan to take my rollator that converts to a transfer chair and use a "pusher" from the airport. I should be able to take it right to the door of the plane, have them stow it, and have it at the door at the other end - if they don't break it!

After some reading, and looking at quotes, I decided to book through a company called Meadway. I don't have first-hand experience with them (yet!), but I hope it all goes well! We made a slight change to two of our transfers - Heathrow -> Southampton with the pick\up at Terminal 2, and a stop at Terminal 5,; and London Hotel to Heathrow, ending at Terminal 4 with a stop at T2.

We have booked with Meadway, but haven't used them yet (as our trip is in May) - so I don't have anything for you, but I'd be interested to know who you booked with!

My only caution there (and it may not be relevant to you) is - check on how you are getting to the ship. If you are flying, they have VERY specific rules about battery types and sizes that they allow, and also have stringent rules on how they are to be transported - and each airline can have their own set of rules. I agree, a Scooter is fantastic - I rented one while on board (I never took it off the ship) on our last cruise, and am renting one again through Special Needs At Sea. I also will have my rollator - it's foldable, so it shouldn't be a problem.

I am going on the Regal in May, and have a scooter booked for while I am on the ship - as for tendering (there are 3 tendering ports, according to the itinerary) they state that the crew will not lift anything over 50 lbs onto the tender - I assume that's if they use the ship's tender & crew. As for on board - I was last on Celebrity and had no issues. We didn't go to the shows, so I can't speak to that, and I can walk with a cane so I would "park" the scooter outside the MDR, take the key, then walk (with my cane on one side and DW on the other) to our table. Even elevators - I had no issues with people not getting out of the way - especially when I told them this is a rental and it was my first time! Ankles take a while to heal!

After reading this thread, and the older one, I am now trying to decide between several transfer companies. I am looking at three transfers - Heathrow -> Southampton, Southampton -> London, and London -> Heathrow. The companies I am looking at are: Meadway Cars, Jewels Airport Transfers, Aquacars, West Quay Cars & International Friends (I don't have a quote back from them as yet). Does anyone have any recommendation for whom to use? Thanks!

Talk to your physician or you can request a list of "ADP Approved" physicians and physios from ADP themselves.

That's kinda what I though - we're not planning to get them sent to us. Thanks for your input!

2 minutes - I can deal with that! 2 hours - not so much! My main concern is time - not wanting to spend a long time in embarkation because of this.

Hello! I wanted to ask - for those who have boarded recently in Southampton is it wise to get the Medallions shipped ahead of time? I would prefer just to get them at the Pier (as if thy are sent then that is one more thing to remember!) but if there will be a significant delay for these then we'll order them (we have Plus so shipping is free, and we are in Canada so they send them to the house now). Thanks, Brian

I've used an e-scooter aboard ship (it was Celebrity, not Princess) and the stewards were very helpful in getting things out of the way if I needed to get by. If they were in a cabin or otherwise didn't notice me, a quick "Hello" (unless they were vacuuming!) got their attention. I admit, I didn't encounter many as our cabins were near the elevators (I try to request an accessible one as I usually have a scooter or rollator) and that seems to be where they all are - probably for this reason.

Similar in Ontario, Canada - the Provincial Government will pay 75% of it if medically needed under the Assistive Devices Program (ADP).

I used one in San Juan, Puerto Rico - they brought it right to the curb for me.

Does anyone know if there are "Premium Dessert" options for those who are lactose-intolerant, and cannot have regular gelato, whipped cream or chocolate (as they all contain milk)?

Thanks - that's great information! One question - do you know where in Dornoch the tour would drop you off for your time in town? There's a store or two that I'd like to go to - if they're not an option then that is a deal-breaker for me! Thanks!