GUT2407 Posted October 29, 2017 #1 Share Posted October 29, 2017 well we got through our two night cruise. Doctor is ok with me trying something a bit longer, but wants me to stick to under a week, and either a wheelchair or my “Fat man, broken back, fally down machine” (ignorant people call it a walking frame). So probably an accessible cabin, and while the last one was fantastic they can be hard to get. I probably need to keep tendering to a minimum at this stage. Looking for any ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tillydog Posted October 29, 2017 #2 Share Posted October 29, 2017 How long are you wanting to wait to book said cruise? As someone who is a wheelchair user and also someone who likes to choose which cabin, I find having to book at least a year out is a must to be able to get one of the very few accessible cabins and particularly the cabin I want!! If you dont mind an inside cabin, RCI's Voyager and Explorer have PR (catagory inside but have a bay window that overlooks the Royal Promenade) cabins, however as you need an accessible cabin, the accessible PR cabins are extremely limited - There's only one accessible PR cabin on the whole ship! You'd need to book early!! Now, if I've been paying attention, I do believe you and Mrs GUT love to go to Tassie? RCI do 5 & 6 nighters to Tassie - There's still always worth having a look at the one on March 8th coming up on Ovation!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted October 29, 2017 #3 Share Posted October 29, 2017 If it's not too long to wait there are two accessible cabins currently available on the 6 night Majestic Princess cruise to Tasmania departing 18th November 2018. Both midships. A435 and C434. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tranquility Base Posted October 29, 2017 #4 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Ovation of the Seas; SYD - NZ - SYD, 10 nights, 7 - 17 Dec this year, Nice ports and no tendering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare lyndarra Posted October 29, 2017 #5 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Ovation of the Seas;SYD - NZ - SYD, 10 nights, 7 - 17 Dec this year, Nice ports and no tendering. We are on that one. When booking we were offered an accessable cabin. We declined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted October 29, 2017 Author #6 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Should hav3 said, probably needs to be in School holidays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted October 29, 2017 Author #7 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Ovation of the Seas;SYD - NZ - SYD, 10 nights, 7 - 17 Dec this year, Nice ports and no tendering. Mmmm not sure if Mrs Gut has broken up by then, but worth checking on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ondine Posted October 29, 2017 #8 Share Posted October 29, 2017 So glad things went ok GUT. Have been wondering if it worked out. Cheers. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted October 29, 2017 Author #9 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Mmmm not sure if Mrs Gut has broken up by then, but worth checking on. Though 10 days is more than I’m cleared for at the moment. I’d love to find a two or three dater that wasn’t a booze cruise. I know that’s not going to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted October 29, 2017 #10 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Your parameters are getting harder to fulfil rather than easier, sounds like you need a 5 day cruise down to Tassie. I will keep my eye out for something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted October 29, 2017 #11 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Are you open to any cruise line? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted October 29, 2017 #12 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Set sail from Sydney on your 7-night Tasmania Cruise on Explorer of The Seas. Ports of Call Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart, Wollongong (port Kembla) - Aus, Sydney Sailing Dates Departs: Mon, Mar 12 2018 Arrives: Mon, Mar 19 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted October 29, 2017 Author #13 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Your parameters are getting harder to fulfil rather than easier, sounds like you need a 5 day cruise down to Tassie. I will keep my eye out for something. Yeah I know, it’s hard, that’s why I threw it out here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted October 29, 2017 Author #14 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Are you open to any cruise line? Probably Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted October 29, 2017 Author #15 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Set sail from Sydney on your 7-night Tasmania Cruise on Explorer of The Seas. Ports of Call Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart, Wollongong (port Kembla) - Aus, Sydney Sailing Dates Departs: Mon, Mar 12 2018 Arrives: Mon, Mar 19 2018 While that’s in school term it’s one I’ll keep in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted October 29, 2017 #16 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Yeah I know, it’s hard, that’s why I threw it out here. No worries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted October 29, 2017 #17 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Probably P&O do 4 night cruises up to Moreton Island and back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted October 29, 2017 #18 Share Posted October 29, 2017 While that’s in school term it’s one I’ll keep in mind. You may need to supply us with some dates as for school holidays for your wife's school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted October 29, 2017 Author #19 Share Posted October 29, 2017 So glad things went ok GUT. Have been wondering if it worked out. Cheers. :D Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docker123 Posted October 29, 2017 #20 Share Posted October 29, 2017 I think Carnival have 5-6 nighters to Tassie. Often stopping at glorious Melbourne. Or as we call it, civilisation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted October 29, 2017 Author #21 Share Posted October 29, 2017 I think Carnival have 5-6 nighters to Tassie. Often stopping at glorious Melbourne. Or as we call it, civilisation. Soooooo that’s one to avoid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted October 29, 2017 #22 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Soooooo that’s one to avoid. Lol, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trishh Posted October 29, 2017 #23 Share Posted October 29, 2017 well we got through our two night cruise. Doctor is ok with me trying something a bit longer, but wants me to stick to under a week, and either a wheelchair or my “Fat man, broken back, fally down machine” (ignorant people call it a walking frame). So probably an accessible cabin, and while the last one was fantastic they can be hard to get. I probably need to keep tendering to a minimum at this stage. Looking for any ideas. What about a Tassie cruise they're usually only 6 or 7 nights long? Trish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VK3DQ Posted October 29, 2017 #24 Share Posted October 29, 2017 well we got through our two night cruise. Doctor is ok with me trying something a bit longer, but wants me to stick to under a week, and either a wheelchair or my “Fat man, broken back, fally down machine” (ignorant people call it a walking frame). So probably an accessible cabin, and while the last one was fantastic they can be hard to get. I probably need to keep tendering to a minimum at this stage. Looking for any ideas. Hello Mr GUT One can be surprised how far you have to walk when going on a cruise , you know corridor marathons between the cabin and the dining room the do tend to sap the strength somewhat when pushing the wheelie walker ...I bought a small portable electric scooter off e-bay and have found that it exceeds my expectations for such a small unit , as I am rather rotund :halo: I have managed to travel on trains and trams and I am able to break the unit up into five parts to get it into the boot of most cars, I will fit easily through cabin doors and should be able to be stored in most cabins with no issues. I doubt if it would be able to be used in tender ports but all others should be fine . I'll be able to go just about everywhere on Golden Princess at Christmas and Carnival Legend in March without getting puffed as would happen with the walking frame. So dont be reluctant to go for mechanical help if it allows you to get about :evilsmile: Kindest Ragards John VK3DQ "Fat Man Cursing" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted October 30, 2017 Author #25 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Hello Mr GUT One can be surprised how far you have to walk when going on a cruise , you know corridor marathons between the cabin and the dining room the do tend to sap the strength somewhat when pushing the wheelie walker ...I bought a small portable electric scooter off e-bay and have found that it exceeds my expectations for such a small unit , as I am rather rotund :halo: I have managed to travel on trains and trams and I am able to break the unit up into five parts to get it into the boot of most cars, I will fit easily through cabin doors and should be able to be stored in most cabins with no issues. I doubt if it would be able to be used in tender ports but all others should be fine . I'll be able to go just about everywhere on Golden Princess at Christmas and Carnival Legend in March without getting puffed as would happen with the walking frame. So dont be reluctant to go for mechanical help if it allows you to get about :evilsmile: Kindest Ragards John VK3DQ "Fat Man Cursing" I actually prefer a power wheelchair to a scooter, once you’re used to it you can manoeuvre much better and if not up to transferring to a seat pull right up to the table. The one we hired for this cruise was a beauty except its battery life was rubbish. I’ll probably end up buying a new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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