RCCL Handicap - Boarding - carry on's

[Ready2cruiseonwheels]

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?

[reallyitsmema]

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?

 

It can depend on 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 1:30pm. They do not allow you to drop off carryons 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.

Edited July 31, 2017 by reallyitsmema

[spookwife]

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?

 

 

no you do not board before weddings. at best, immediately after them or Pinnacle status. not all ports will let you sit with Suites/Pinnacle either. you are taken one at a time, or however many porters are assigned to bring you aboard so the wait can be rather long if there are many people needing wheelchair assistance or if the elevators can only hold like 2.

 

carry ons must remain with you until the cabins open at 1 pm.

[Ready2cruiseonwheels]

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.

[Jana]

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.

 

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 offchance 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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[Ourusualbeach]

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.

 

Dress codes are rarely enforced and certainly not the first night.

[Ready2cruiseonwheels]

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)

[Chip and Dale]

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?

 

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

[Ready2cruiseonwheels]

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.

[Esilef]

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

 

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

[Jana]

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)

 

Right, and you don't have to. Don't take a large carry on or board later. You have choices.

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[Ready2cruiseonwheels]

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!

[Esilef]

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!

 

 

 

Thanks for the link [emoji4]

 

 

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[spookwife]

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)

 

 

EVERYONE is in that same boat. try being a parent trying to wrangle the diaper bag plus a toddler plus your own stuff. I have like three different bags that attach to my wheelchair that are used as needed.

[Sea_Salt_Sailor]

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)

 

Solution... arrive after 1pm and your room will be ready... easy...

 

Caribbean Sailor...

[Merion_Mom]

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)

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

[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.