Falmouth & Cozumel suggestions

Hi all!

We're doing the Western Caribbean on the Allure. Any suggestions for wheelchair accessible excursions for either Falmouth or Cozumel. Thanks!

Hi all!

 

We're doing the Western Caribbean on the Allure. Any suggestions for wheelchair accessible excursions for either Falmouth or Cozumel. Thanks!

Was in Falmouth a couple of times. Finding a private accessible tour to book is difficult.

• RCCL does offer a couple of Level 1 Accessible excursions that can accommodate only folding collapsible wheelchair provided the person is able to transfer onto the bus.
  
• RCCL does offer one or two Level 2 Accessible Tours that may or may not accommodate a non-folding wheelchairs or scooters. I stress that it may or may not accommodate non-folding wheelchairs or scooters because you have to submit the measurements to the Excursion Department for approval prior to actually being able to purchase/reserve the tours. Also if Accessible transportation RCCL will only these provide these tours on a private basis and at an additional cost.
  
• Bottom line you will need to check with RCCL's Special Needs Dept. and RCCL's Excursion Dept. for availability of all Level 1 and Level 2 Accessible Tours.
  

Other points that might be helpful :

Cozumel – Docked Port

One of the most popular Caribbean Cruise Destination Cozumel disabled access can present some accessibility challenges such as steep ramps, steps at restaurants and not fully accessible public washrooms.

Nevertheless, Cozumel wheelchair access is generally sufficiently good enough that disabled cruise passengers can visit a wheelchair access beach, Tulum and several shopping destinations.

Things to note:

Pier

General information

• Wheelchair ramps can be steeper than ramps in the USA.
  
• Stores/Restaurants in the shopping area just outside the pier and in town may have an entry step. Some will have ramps.
  
• Once outside the direct pier area you may have to go further down the street to find a driveway or curb cut to cross.
  
• Only 2 accessible taxis on the island so there might be a long wait if your need one.
  
• If a person can transfer to the seat of a van most drivers will work with you to accommodate the scooter or wheelchair if non collapsible.
  
• If the Wheelchair folds or the scooter breakdowns than drivers will place it in the trunk of most standard vehicles.
  
• Be aware of mopeds, motorcycles and bicycles. They’re prevalent and drivers won’t always yield to pedestrians.
  

Falmouth Jamaica -Docked Port

The area directly outside the port was built new specifically to accommodate the RCCL Oasis Class ships. Therefore accessibility is very good.

Pier

[*]Long walk to entrance of the main shopping area from ship.

[*]Can be a long line waiting to board the ship and there are no seats/benches inside the dock area

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Shopping Area

• Most stores entrances are accessible I say most because some scooters have a very low clearance and occasionally you might find a store that does not have a complete. zero threshold entrance
  
• Aisle width in stores vary and can be tight to maneuver through
  
• Suggest that scooters be places on “turtle speed” (slow) when going into stores. Remember scooters roll to a stop.
  
• benches scatter all throughout the area
  
• Cabs are not wheelchair accessible
  
• If a person can transfer to the seat of a van most drivers will work with you to accommodate the scooter or wheelchair if non collapsible.
  
• If the Wheelchair folds or the scooter breakdowns than drivers will place it in the trunk of most standard vehicles.
  
• There is a public large wheelchair accessible washroom in the shopping area.
  
• If not on a tour do not recommend going outside the shopping area to walk around.
  

Thank you. This is greatly appreciated!