Cruising with crutches

[rugbykat2010]

My fiance and I are getting on the Victory later today.

Long story short he has a strain in his calf and he is currently unable to walk without crutches.

Can any one give me some tips on who to talk to in the Miami terminal? Or what to do/request from quest services while on ship?

 

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[rooster1961]

go to doctors office on the ship,you can get crutches or a walker for a fee on sign and sail and as long as you return it the day before cruise ends, no charge. I had to do this as my knee went out on me my last 2 sea days.

[rugbykat2010]

go to doctors office on the ship,you can get crutches or a walker for a fee on sign and sail and as long as you return it the day before cruise ends, no charge. I had to do this as my knee went out on me my last 2 sea days.

Thanks for the tip rooster.

Side note: I should have said this in the OP. He has the crutches already. Walmart had some collapsible one for cheap. Sh we are good there, however we don't know if we would qualify for special assistant for embark and debark.

 

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[MarcelLucSell]

Book a cabin near an elevator bank.

[KPfromCT]

Book a cabin near an elevator bank.

 

They're leaving today.:eek::eek:

[barrelracer89]

I went on a cruise in December and still have my broken foot I was on crutches, when we arrived at MIA I was asked by an employee if I would like a wheelchair and of course I said yes and was wheeled over to the special assistance area and was given a number to board. They started calling numbers for people to board and the special assistance people I think are the last to board somewhere in there. I didn't want to wait since we had FTTF so I got out of the wheelchair and and back on my crutches and got on board myself but they will help you, email carnival and they can email you links to companies you can rent a wheelchair from

[rooster1961]

Yes you will because I was wheelchaired off the ship all the way to shuttle bus area, I gave the guy $20 tip. On disembark day,tell someone he needs wheel chair off,usually they are near casino. Also, if he cant make it for Lobster nite, I explained problem to maitr'd and when he saw me with walker,he sent elegant nite dinner to my cabin.

[Sweet Dutch Girl]

Sorry about the crutches...and yes the boarding personel if notified will assist you in getting on and eventually off the ship.

 

Just remember some things while on the ship...Lido deck and the buffet are slippery (very) and may be crowded. The "hobbler (said with affection)" will benefit greatly from the assistance of the OP to carry his food, get his drinks, and play nurse/maid for the trip. Cruise staff just don't have the time to personally assist passengers.

 

Carpeted areas are as much a hazard as hard surfaces since crutches have a tendency to stick. So avoid the rush of crowds before and after dinner. Remember to place crutches under tables not leaning against a chair where they can pose tripping problems for others. Doors to the exterior are very heavy...so if your fiance is by himself tell him not to be shy and to ask other passengers for some assistance. Now is not the time to prove his masculine capabilities to cope...humility is not at all inappropriate just now.

[rugbykat2010]

Thanks for all of the tips!

 

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[PortSideCruzan]

 

Hi Rugbykat :)

 

Oh my, I am sorry to hear about your fiancé. And you guys are leaving today! Thank goodness crutches were obtained.

 

When you check in at the terminal, the agent will take care of things in regards to wheelchair assistance onto the ship if he needs it.

 

As far as any tips; I have MS & quite often when I'm not in my wheelchair I am up on a forearm crutch or 2 forearm crutches.

 

Prior to leaving the cabin, I recommend (planning a route) first. For example, he may want to consider making use of the hallway on the floor your stateroom is on to go from front of the ship to the back before getting on an elevator.

 

Be careful of food trays left on the hallway floors outside of stateroom doors so he does not get a crutch caught and trip.

 

Going in a straight line is far easier than navigating your way though crowds of people & obstacles. Learn the ship layout & use the ship map.

 

Elevators are going to be his best friend, however the route prior to getting on the elevator or the route taken after exiting the elevator must be considered.

 

Be an extra set of eyes for him, in regards to where he is steeping & placing his crutches as he walks.

 

Also, people themselves can be a huge obstacle concerning getting bumped into or knocked over.

 

He will of course need your help in the buffet. Keep an eye out for slick floors.

 

Other members will post additional tips, I don't want to ramble.

 

Be safe, be careful and most of all have a wonderful voyage!

 

 

:)