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You definitely need an accessible cabin. Whether or not all of you need to actually share it will depend on a number of factors unique to your party.

A second cabin gives you a second bathroom if that matters. And you could likely store some consumables if any your companion will require to save room in the HA cabin.

Cost may also play into it. May be cheaper to get two non- suite cabins than 1 big suite.

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To deal with single supplement, is there a friend you would like to bring? That slices the cost in half .

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have you cleared with the cruise line that he will not yet be 12 months the day you board? Per their regulations, they can deny you boarding. And you can't fudge it as it will be on his passport. EM

This. No such thing as close enough. Most lines base age for the entire cruise on embarkation day. Get it in writing that your baby, born on X date is allowed on specific sailing on Y date.

If you can't get that, you will have to consider other options. Insurance won't cover denied boarding because of something like this.

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On Freedom OTS I got a sunburn (I'm a red headed Canadian we don't tan) then got what I later read as being called "hell itch" which is aptly named. After about an hour of misery I went down to medical and asked the nurse if there was something I could do without seeing the doc. Being Canadian I was paranoid about medical bills. She handed me some pills, charged about $5 and I was happy. Knocked cold for a bit but no further issues.

My then DD (now DS) aggravated an old ankle injury on another voyage when we hit a rough patch. We tried doing our standard treatments in the cabin then reluctantly brought her to medical. Before starting treatment we asked if we could use their phone to call or travel insurance to get pre approval, but were told there wouldn't be a charge. A five minute interview with the Safety Officer, xRay and casting and we were outta there.

Really glad we had the wheelchair with us (had been recovering from 2 injured ankles at the same time).

Got a copy of the xRay and medical records and no bill. No issues.

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Makes sense. No reason to ban someone able to get themselves off the ship on their own. As long as it is clear that there is absolutely zero help available for ANYONE that is fine.

I know a guy he just attaches his carrry on to his belt so it doesn't fall or of his lap and wheels away.

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The room key has no charging capability. The kids will charge with their SeaPass cards, which will go to their individual onboard accounts.[/quot

 

Isn't the SeaPass cards also used as room key?

Yes the SeaPass is your room key. When you do the onboard swap one of the parents (and one of the kids) will have to carry both their SeaPass card to buy stuff and their room key only card to get into the cabin.

 

Make sure the child who needs to carry both understands this. It also means that same kid will have a key to your room. Plan who that one will be carefully if you don't want to be surprised during some adult alone time.

 

Go with the more responsible kid who also follows instructions well. My son with ADHD will never be the one with the key to or cabin.

 

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Under North American rules likely best to book when they come out to lock In your price then watch for drops (if any).

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of course mine is insured as well but I would still be devastated to lose either ring. I don't travel often, maybe one or two weeks out of the year. I think it's a stretch to say that if I'm wearing it 50 weeks a year and not wearing it 2 that it's only sitting in a box.

 

Ultimately though, to each their own.

 

For anyone who does decide not to wear them though, hide them before you leave. In weird places. And tell yourself and your husband 10 times where you put it so you don't forget ;)

Send am email to your SO saying something like "Don't forget to buy a new toaster when you get back."

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Thanks for all the feedback. My DH and I are driving to the port so airline assistance is not needed. I have a 4 wheel walker that also has a seat so if I do get too tired, I can sit on it. We are not planning any excursions due to the bad leg so I think we will be fine. I do have a wheelchair that I had to be in for 4 months last year that I could bring, but I really really don't want to. I have been using the walker and cane for about 2 months now and getting stronger everyday. Thanks for all your suggestions. I have 3 1/2 weeks to change my mind about the wheelchair, but for now, I think the walker and cane will work for us.

Question: would you rather have the wheelchair and not need it, or not have it and need it.

If you don't need the chair it can be folded and stashed.

My daughter in her first cruise didn't want to bring her chair but was sure glad we had it on days 6 and 7

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DH and I have been on 2 cruises with groups that we didn't know had chartered. The first one was a "Twins/triplets" cruise. There were about 200 twins/triplets on that cruise. That was a lot of fun in the evenings they always dressed to match their twin/triplet.

The 2nd cruise we were on had a very large group of Knitters. The only problem that this group caused was at embarkation. Security was backed up a long time, because the knitters had their Knitting needles in their carry-on luggage. That was a no-no. they had to keep going back out and retrieving their luggage and pack the needles.

I can understand if this was the airport, but why in a cruise ship are knitting needles ok in checked luggage but not carry on?

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Nope. She can order of the Adult menu no issues. With my kids we didn't even allow them to see the kids menu, let them eat awesomeness

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You MIL will be paying the same as you and your wife....cabins are priced for DOUBLE occupancy, even if only 1 person is in there.

This. Is there someone who your MIL would like to travel with to split the cost of your MIL's cabin? Alternatively, going with a 3 person cabin?

I personally like option 1 better. I like my MIL but I would like some "private time" with my wife as well.

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We did the Amtrak train the other way from Vancouver to Seattle for our cruise. It was smooth, no issues, and we enjoyed it very much. BUT we went two days early as we wanted a day in Seattle as well.

The way I see it, taking the train follows the same rule as flying -- arrive at least the day before so you have time and options to deal with the unexpected.

So far on my cruises I've never had issues with my flights but I'm not changing my "no same day arrival" rule anytime soon. On our first cruise on the flight in, somewhere over Kentucky a lady on the flight was having a diabetic incident. Fortunately a nurse on the flight was able to keep her stable until we arrived at MCO but it was touch and go for a bit -- could have easily required a emergency landing then who knows what would happen next.

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Ummm .... NO! I don't care how sweet the cheeks are. If they're in the dining room, the only buns I want to see should be in the center of the table with some butter next to them. :cool:

That could be arranged if you like

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I wouldn't say people are removed because the physician doesn't WANT to treat them but more that the physician is UNABLE to treat with three facilities in the ship.

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Accounts are mandatory. You might not be spending anything but the ship doesnt know that.

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On port days there are non buffet locations to eat. Same diligence applies as in land based restaurants in the ship or at the port.

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The worse the allergy the more likely you should avoid buffets, you probably already know that. Even in the best buffets with knowledgeable staff, passengers will cross contaninate food very quickly.

My sensitivity (not medically an allergy) is not severe. I can tolerate amounts found in cross contamination so I have no issues personally eating at a buffet.

However in the MDR I work with the Headwaiter to ensure I don't have anything in my meal that will be a problem. Cruise lines all say the MDR is the location to be for allergy issues.

Go with fixed dining so you stay with the same wait staff the entire cruise. I've never had a reaction and I've even had waiters tell me what's safe to sample from my wife's plate (grin).

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Really of you look at it Stroller = Manual Wheelchair for babies. Where ever a wheel chair is allowed so is a stroller.

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The relative. Is she from the US, UK, or somewhere else? Different countries, different insurance realities.

Cruise companies do have a general "medically fit to sail clause" so it could be an issue. You can be denied boarding (or removed at a port of call) if the cruise line (and/or medical officer) has a problem.

Make sure insurance is figured out and UNDERSTOOD before booking.

The insurance does have the right to a medical opinion about your health. They don't want to insure a person who is certain to have a problem.

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Get an answer DIRECTLY from the governments of ALL the places visited. Do so well IN ADVANCE (ie start today). Get it in writing and make sure she mentions everything (also dont forget to make sure she can re enter the US).

Do NOT rely on answers from the cruise line. They aren't the ones who make the rules.

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World tours IIRC are a series of separate cruises; you should be able to book the series and just change the names for each leg.

That said I would be very concerned about insurance issues and would need EVERYTHING in writing AND be self insured in case of a problem (consider reimbursement a bonus not a requirement).

As for who is with you during that cruise, that's 100% between you, your spouse, and those who come with you.

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Thanks. Too bad. Maybe I'll have to work on suggesting an early anniversary (its only a few months). Maybe book it then cancel if an 8 night opens up in 2019.

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I am looking at upcoming cruises for my 20th anniversary (which will be in 2019). I know it's still way to early to book, but we can still look, plan, dream, and start saving.

I see that Harmony of the Seas has an 8 night on November 10th, 2018. This would be a perfect cruise for us if it was Nov 2019. In which base I would have already put now my deposit.

Is this kinda a normal thing where we could expect a similar cruise in 2019, or is it a one-off?

Wife is looking for an Oasis cruise in the Caribbean. The exact port and Oasis ship does not matter as much. The extra day is a great add-on, keeping in mind we live a LONG way from cruise ports so can't cruise very often due to flight costs.

Just curious. Any update?

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