recia Posted January 9, 2017 #1 Share Posted January 9, 2017 We are booked on Princess in August for British Isle cruise. My DW may have to be using a wheel chair then. I have transport chair and can bring that with us, is this doable for this cruise and the ports? She can walk just not long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonTowner Posted January 9, 2017 #2 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Could you give us a clue and name the ports? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eboracum_d Posted January 9, 2017 #3 Share Posted January 9, 2017 The only possible difficulty I can foresee is if your wife needs more assistance than the crew can provide if any ports involve tendering. Once ashore you would be very unlikely to experience any access difficulties. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartanexile81 Posted January 9, 2017 #4 Share Posted January 9, 2017 The only possible difficulty I can foresee is if your wife needs more assistance than the crew can provide if any ports involve tendering. Once ashore you would be very unlikely to experience any access difficulties. Sent from my iPad using Forums I regularly see wheel-chair users come ashore at Queensferry (for Edinburgh) so clearly Princess allows their use on tenders. The pier is quite rough underfoot but there are no steps just a slight incline upwards. The Royal Mile in Edinburgh would be difficult to navigate though and the Castle pretty much impossible IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recia Posted January 9, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Thanks for replies, London (southampton), England Fri, 08/18/17 Guernsey (st. Peter Port), England Tender Required wheelchair Access Limited 6:00am – 2:00pm Sat, 08/19/17 Cork, Ireland (cobh - For Blarney Castle) 7:30am – 6:00pm Sun, 08/20/17 Dublin, Ireland Overnight 10:30am Mon, 08/21/17 Dublin, Ireland – 9:15pm Tue, 08/22/17 Belfast, Northern Ireland 9:00am – 9:00pm Wed, 08/23/17 Glasgow (greenock), Scotland Departs After Midnight 7:00am Thu, 08/24/17 Glasgow (greenock), Scotland – 2:00am Fri, 08/25/17 Invergordon, Scotland 7:00am – 6:00pm Sat, 08/26/17 Edinburgh (south Queensferry), Scotland Tender Required wheelchair Access Limited 7:00am – 7:00pm Sun, 08/27/17 At Sea Mon, 08/28/17 Paris/Normandy (le Havre), France here are the ports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhb1757 Posted January 10, 2017 #6 Share Posted January 10, 2017 A transport chair and cobblestones are not a great combination. The small wheels get stuck in the ruts easily and bad things happen. You will be somewhat limited in what you will be able to do on your own. But the ship excursions and private tours should be able to let you know if they could accommodate her specific needs. There will be great options at every port that will work for you I'm sure you might just have to work a little harder to find them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue and Green Posted January 10, 2017 #7 Share Posted January 10, 2017 We will also be traveling on a British Isles cruise in August. My spouse uses a wheelchair regularly now, and our experience is that the cruise staff is, for the most part, helpful and accommodating. While the small wheels of a transport chair will not be a problem on the ship, we find bringing his "regular" wheelchair (with a larger rear wheel) allows for much easier transporting on streets, sidewalks, over thresholds/curbs, and any uneven surfaces. It still folds quite easily so we can throw it in the trunk of a car or back of a van. While some have advised us against the crowds at Edinburgh Castle and the military tattoo, others say it is possible to arrange handicap transportation and seating. We decided, for other reasons, that we will not attend the Tattoo, so I can't be more specific about those arrangements. Another consideration might be to reserve seats closer to the front of any tour buses, etc., that you are taking. We find that helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonTowner Posted January 10, 2017 #8 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Instead of bringing a wheelchair have you considered a small mobility scooter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubblesqueaker Posted May 29, 2017 #9 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Belfast is very accessible. You can book wheelchair taxis or public transport (Metro buses) all have ramps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat4569 Posted June 4, 2017 #10 Share Posted June 4, 2017 My travel companion has walking difficulties and we decided not to bring out transport chair. We are booked on private taxi tours. Does anyone know how far is it in each port to the area where the taxis are? Ports are Cork, Dublin, Greenport, Intergoten, Liverpool, LeHavre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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