Ready2cruiseonwheels

Try this bag: https://www.ebags.com/product/jansport/superbreak/1

Thanks but I looked at this one https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007R6JPC4/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I33EOSVANHNK46&colid=AVGRQ4IDDMA4

and I like it because it can fold out for the TSA (I will end up flying I am pretty sure)

I am a tech person lol I am not sure if the bag you showed me is huge or what it offers vs a normal backpack.

I also have started a wish list :)

November 2018 cruise!

Link: http://a.co/fWEG1Qw

I have been watching youtube videos on what to take and so on.

Hi

Thank you for your help. I am happier now. I looked everywhere and found the same info.

I can't wait to go on my trip!

Would have been a real shame if you had accidentally run over her toes in you wheelchair as you exited the lift..... oh sorry about that. Not

Maybe I would of.... :) Nice 230 LBS power chair plus me. LOL

He was being too nice lol

You should check this youtube out.

He tells stories about him and his husband. The one is disabled and they have some funny stories!

I traveled to Port Everglades for a cruise on Serenade January 2, 2017. I was disabled due to a broken leg. We did not rush to board, arrived around noon. An attendant outside noticed that I was on crutches and they directed us to a disabled line providing me with a wheelchair. Honestly they were so incredibly nice! We bypassed the regular lines because I was in a wheelchair (we are Diamond Plus) and went through security quite quickly. An RCI Employee pushed me in the wheelchair, my husband had our small carryon and I had my purse on my lap. It took a few minutes when we approached the desk to checkin, but it wasn't anything major. After we received our sea pass cards the attendant took us to an area to the right of where people were lined up to get their cards. It was a small corralled area with a number of others who were also disabled, waiting to board. We were told that someone would come to get us shortly. We waited perhaps 15 to 20 minutes. it didn't seem very long. There were a number of other people ahead of us. We were taken to a separate gangway and the Employee pushed me in the wheelchair.

 

 

The only caution that I would mention is other passengers. The Employee, my DH and I got on the elevator along with the gentleman from the wheelchair service who had already delivered my rental chair to my cabin. Unfortunately a very pushy couple shoved their way on with us and shoved me and my broken leg into the glass of the elevator. NOT GOOD!!!!! The woman snapped at me when I screamed in pain and said "well some people really need to improve their attitude on the first day". My husband had a few words for her when we exited the elevator. The cabins were late that day. We had to wait and the attendant took the wheelchair. Fortunately I was able to manage my way to the cabin on my crutches.

 

 

I chose a wheelchair because my leg needed to be kept straight. I had a broken knee. I was unaware that it would be virtually impossible to move up and down the halls most of the time due to the carts used by the cabin attendants. Fortunately I was able to put some pressure on the leg and used the wheelchair folded to make my way down the hall to where there was no carts, or I used my crutches many times. The scooters are narrower and can fit (barely) beside the carts.

 

 

If you are in a wheelchair or scooter a Crew Member will assist you getting on and off the ship. Most of them were kind and cautious.

 

 

I don't know your situation. I hope that this provides you with some info.

Dee

Hi Dee,

Thank you so much! This helped a lot. Thank you. I do wonder what your husband said to that woman. LOL If it was me she wouldn't want to mess with me. I know if I saw it (you) I would be tearing her a new a hole! lol

I mean you are there to have fun and sounded like she just always in a bad mood!

This makes me feel better about the whole thing.

The next thing is carrying on stuff. I guess I would have to figure how to use a back pack because it has straps and I can attach it to my belt. I don't know how I could be moving a small suitcase around. I bet if it had four wheels.

You mentioned a concern about different answers from the Land Dept and the Sea Dept, . Just what are the questions/concerns as I'm certain those of us on this forum can help.

First of all, thank you for your reply and help.

I heard stories that (this is for anyone) You call up a place and give you an answer and you like great! then you get there and then boom you get something not what you where thinking AKA smaller area or a place that won't work for your needs.

I will check out that link you showed me. I am glad the cabin is 266 SQ feet. That is what their help desk/email told me.

Someone told me they email the help desk/dept and what they found was a big lie.

I am just scared because I am going alone and if I cant go in the cabin I would of wasted money I paid extra for that type of room.

(Another example) The bed being in the way of the window. I mean you pay more for that type of room and you cant enjoy it.

Add on...

I saw that video on youtube and because it was on another ship I was worried it would not be the same.

Thanks again!

I understand your concern about your carry-on. I use a scooter and the basket is the size of a pickle so no carry-ons for me except a shoulder tote. A backpack for you is a good idea.

 

All you really need to carry in it though are your electronics (phone, camera, laptop if you have one), swim trunks, and your medications on the off chance that your bags don't get to your cabin before you need them. Otherwise, they should be there by 4:30 or 5:00, usually not later than 6:30.

 

The other option, of course, is that you board closer to 1:00 so you can go directly to your room.

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Thanks for your reply!

I am gonna have my tablet and cell phone and my meds. I don't think I will have a lot because like I said it will be hard with my chair. I have 400 plus days to figure it out.

I just think it's not right to have someone who does not have a lot of moving power to be dragging things for 3 hours (example)

It can depend on the port where exactly you will sit, but there is typically a dedicated line and seating area for those who need assistance boarding. That group is among the first to board, again, port dependent as the ships that have Royal Suite Class will have Star Class passengers escorted to their cabins by their Royal Genie.

 

As far as cabin access, cabins are usually available between 1 and 1:30 pm. They do not allow you to drop off carry-ons prior to cabins opening.

 

Edit: Saw on your other post that you are talking about Port Everglades. There is a separate section that those who need assistance will sit. Port Everglades has two gangways they board through, assisted boarding was not with the suites when we were there in May. I think they boarded from the other gangway, around the same time.

Thank you. I guess I will use a backpack for the first night and things I need.

If they don't allow me in the dining room with out pants on I will just tell them sorry but due to your rules, I was unable to change. I won't want pants to be crush in a backpack.

Is your question about Bayonne specifically or are you sailing from another port?

port everglades

Sorry if I didn't know this for that one port or just the RCL itself

Hi all

I am disabled and I did read or I HOPE the info is still right. The handicap can board earlier (before weddings) and has our own line. Somewhere I saw that we sit where the suit people sit.I hope that is true.

What about Carry on's can we go to our cabins just to drop it off or have it placed somewhere or just drag it with me?

Apparently you're not aware that the post you're replying to is over 6 years and 4 months old. It was posted back in March 2011 Suggest you check the date of the post before responding.

Ok, thank you... Nice *Help* I just saw the question and YES I looked other places!!!

You get the wheelchair right outside the terminal - they will take you through check-in and then onboard the bus (wheelchair rolls right on), from there, they wheel you onto the ship on a lower deck than everyone else. If you want to go straight to your cabin to drop off your carry-ons, best to board at around 1 p.m. when cabins are usually ready.

What if you fly there and get there before 1 pm?

Thanks

I already saw that site and I just want to make sure if the cabin I will be in is good.

I heard that the land handicap Dept and the sea handicap dept can be tdifferentent answers so I wanna ask someone who used that cabin.

I am scared because I haven't been on a cruise in ages alone and the last one was with my mom.

Hi everyone,

I am sailing on the independence of the Seas Nov 26, 2018, and scared because I don't know what the room looks like. I know its handicap but I just wanna make sure it's not too small.

If anyone can help I would love it. I am in a power chair so I just hope it works!

Thanks!

Michael