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Drum Roll Please: Announcing the 2013 Cruisers' Choice Awards!
Once again, your voice is loud and clear! Here are your choices for the best experiences at sea:

2013 Cruisers' Choice Awards


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Forum: Disabled Cruise Travel April 16th, 2013, 12:11 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 17,652
Posted By DesrtDrmr
Thumbs up I use a scooter and like a previous poster, we...

I use a scooter and like a previous poster, we just get into an elevator going the opposite direction from most. If it's dinner, we go up in an empty elevator, and come down in a full...
Forum: Alaska March 12th, 2013, 07:16 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,420
Posted By DesrtDrmr
We have been in May, had the lowest prices and we...

We have been in May, had the lowest prices and we had great weather. We have also been in September, had great weather in Ketchikan and rain for most of the rest. Also lower prices than midsummer...
Forum: Disabled Cruise Travel March 6th, 2013, 12:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,195
Posted By DesrtDrmr
We have taken my scooter on about 15 trips by...

We have taken my scooter on about 15 trips by airplane and have not had any problems. We have flown American, Southwest, United, and USAir. Everyone has been very nice to us, and other than being a...
Forum: West Coast Departures February 5th, 2013, 10:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 995
Posted By DesrtDrmr
We hired a limo at the airport for four of us,...

We hired a limo at the airport for four of us, would have done a town car for two. Our driver was congenial, and we worked out a deal where he picked us up in the morning, took us to port to drop...
Forum: Disabled Cruise Travel January 28th, 2013, 11:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,301
Posted By DesrtDrmr
Splinter, I am so sorry to hear that your mother...

Splinter, I am so sorry to hear that your mother has passed. Prayers to you and your family. You have been so inspirational in your devotion to making sure your Mom was able to cruise. I thought I...
Forum: West Coast Departures January 23rd, 2013, 02:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 537
Posted By DesrtDrmr
We parked a Suburban there. I suggest calling...

We parked a Suburban there. I suggest calling garage and checking in case anything has changed.
Forum: Disabled Cruise Travel January 14th, 2013, 08:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 468
Posted By DesrtDrmr
I also have mobility problems and cannot...

I also have mobility problems and cannot negotiate ladders or steep steps into pools. The Island Princess has shallow, wide steps with a handrail which I was able to use. I think the twin ship, the...
Forum: Disabled Cruise Travel January 9th, 2013, 04:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,021
Posted By DesrtDrmr
Another suggestion, I bought a FOLDING cane for...

Another suggestion, I bought a FOLDING cane for traveling, and I can fold it and put it in the seat back in fromt of me. That way I do not have to depend on anyone to get itdown for me if I have to...
Forum: Disabled Cruise Travel October 19th, 2012, 01:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 903
Posted By DesrtDrmr
When we sail from San Pedro, DH drops me and the...

When we sail from San Pedro, DH drops me and the luggage off.....getting a porters attention to get our bags right from next to the car. We get there early so he can wait with me for the porter. He...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question October 14th, 2012, 05:20 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,300
Posted By DesrtDrmr
I bring a disposable battery operated brush. Have...

I bring a disposable battery operated brush. Have a head cover for it, and just keep it in my cosmetic kit. DH keeps his in his Dopp Kit. I truly don't want to have anything left on the counter in...
Forum: Disabled Cruise Travel September 28th, 2012, 12:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,208
Posted By DesrtDrmr
On our Princess cruise to Hawaii I had taken my...

On our Princess cruise to Hawaii I had taken my scooter and my wheelchair. Unfortunately, I was not allowed to tender into Maui. The sea was a bit rough, and I would not have been allowed to tender...
Forum: Disabled Cruise Travel September 18th, 2012, 10:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,664
Posted By DesrtDrmr
Oops, just noticed that this was posted a while...

Oops, just noticed that this was posted a while ago. Hope OP had a great time!!
When we cruised to Hawaii, I had a scooter that came apart. We never were sure about buses, etc, so we rented a car...
Forum: Disabled Cruise Travel September 7th, 2012, 12:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 849
Posted By DesrtDrmr
I have found it very difficult to count on...

I have found it very difficult to count on finding accessible restrooms. Once I had to use a closed restroom, with the restaurant owner yelling at me, but I was desparate. I have found rest rooms...
Forum: Florida Departures August 9th, 2012, 07:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 990
Posted By DesrtDrmr
Thank you so much! Now my OCD self (only with...

Thank you so much!
Now my OCD self (only with planning) can pour over Google Maps!!!
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question August 8th, 2012, 03:13 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,763
Posted By DesrtDrmr
I'm a patch wearer and it is what works for me! ...

I'm a patch wearer and it is what works for me! When I get motion sickness and don't have the patch, meclizine is my remedy of choice.

One caution if you take coumadin or warfarin, do check...
Forum: Florida Departures August 7th, 2012, 09:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 990
Posted By DesrtDrmr
Cool Ship View Hotels - Tampa

One of my favorite things to do when we cruise is to come in to port the night before, stay at a hotel, and wake up in the morning to see our ship in port. Is there a hotel in Tampa where we could...
Forum: Disabled Cruise Travel August 1st, 2012, 02:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,281
Posted By DesrtDrmr
Princess ships usually have two outlets. One at...

Princess ships usually have two outlets. One at the desk and one under the shelf at the entrance. Last Princess cruise we also found one behind the tv. We have brought a power strip with an auto...
Forum: Disabled Cruise Travel July 27th, 2012, 06:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,563
Posted By DesrtDrmr
We loved the Princess cruise to Hawaii. This year...

We loved the Princess cruise to Hawaii. This year we did a seven day California Coastal cruise on the Sapphire Princess. Only minus was that Santa Barbara was a tender port and I couldnt get off...
Forum: Florida Departures July 7th, 2012, 07:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 489
Posted By DesrtDrmr
Thank you.

Thank you.
Forum: Florida Departures July 6th, 2012, 02:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 489
Posted By DesrtDrmr
Tampa-closest hotels to port

It has been many years since we cruised out of Tampa. What hotels are closest to the dock? Transportation options?
Forum: Disabled Cruise Travel June 16th, 2012, 02:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 995
Posted By DesrtDrmr
If the scooter can be taken apart AND if scooter...

If the scooter can be taken apart AND if scooter user can get around cabin with cane or walker, you can disassemble and place parts around cabin. Did that once.....could charge battery separately,...
Forum: Disabled Cruise Travel June 2nd, 2012, 03:18 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,336
Posted By DesrtDrmr
Hi Fun!melis, Just caught up on your...

Hi Fun!melis,
Just caught up on your posts...................hope you have a WONDERFUL cruise, and enjoy the heck out of that Grand Suite. You'll have to post a report when you return so we can...
Forum: Disabled Cruise Travel April 29th, 2012, 07:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,560
Posted By DesrtDrmr
If you book traditional dining on your cruise,...

If you book traditional dining on your cruise, and make sure on the first day that your table is accessible to you by discussing same with Maitred, you would be seated every evening at the same...
Forum: Disabled Cruise Travel April 20th, 2012, 12:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,387
Posted By DesrtDrmr
I'm not sure what happened to my previous answer....

I'm not sure what happened to my previous answer. We just got off of the Sapphire Princess. I use a mobility scooter. We had Handicapped Balcony Cabin C303 on the Caribe Deck. There was more...
Forum: Disabled Cruise Travel March 26th, 2012, 12:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,274
Posted By DesrtDrmr
Thanks so much for your replies. We'll check for...

Thanks so much for your replies. We'll check for other options.
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