Handicapped Cabins

[KruiserKat]

Does anyone have any info/photos on cabins #6020 and #6021 on Viking Ocean? How do they differ from "regular" PH Jr suites?

 

Would greatly appreciate any responses! 

[Homosassa]

I know I am not answering your specific questions, but if you have not read Viking Oceans Terms and Conditions, here is the section on Accessibility and Specisl Needs:

 

Accessibility and Special Needs : To embark/disembark from the vessel, passengers must be able to walk down/up steps and ramps without a walker or wheelchair, as gangways/ramps are typically not wide enough to accommodate these items. Not all vessels have elevators, and some have split-level decks and/or significant thresholds. Airports in some regions typically do not have ramps or elevators.

You are strongly encouraged to advise Viking at 1-877-66VIKING (1-877-668-4546) of any accessibility requirements prior to booking so Viking can determine if reasonable accommodations are available. Please request the appropriate accessibility form for you and your doctor to review, sign and return to Viking. Passengers are requested to advise Viking in writing, at or prior to the time a cruise tour is booked, of any physical, emotional or mental condition which may require professional attention during the cruise tour, including if the Passenger requires the use of a wheelchair or other mobility equipment, not to exceed 22” in width. Passengers must bring and be solely responsible for all necessary items related to the medical condition or mobility challenge. If a mobility, medical, physical, emotional or mental condition arises after the cruise tour is booked, you are requested to advise Viking in writing immediately. Onboard personnel are not required or trained to perform personal tasks or assist with eating, dressing, toileting, lifting or pushing a wheelchair. Potential passengers with any medical, physical or other special needs should review their proposed vessel’s layout on our website and obtain a copy of our Safety Policy Statement and consider their needs when making a booking.

Viking endeavors to reasonably accommodate special access needs, but we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so in all cases. All vessels and motorcoaches are equipped to European standards. Most transportation services, including the vessels and motorcoaches, are not equipped with elevators or wheelchair ramps. Viking will make reasonable attempts to accommodate the special needs of disabled travelers, but we are not responsible in the event we are unable to do so nor are we responsible for any denial of Services by the Carrier, air carriers, hotels, restaurants or other independent suppliers. We regret that we cannot provide individual assistance to you or a guest for walking, dining, getting on and off vessels, motorcoaches and other vehicles, or other personal needs. You assume the full risk of use and of any prohibitions imposed by the Carrier or third-party vendors. Motorized scooters are not typically suitable on international tours.

Some ports of call may have physical conditions which may preclude certain passengers from going ashore. Additionally, for cruise tours in China, on the Mekong River, in Egypt, and for other destinations not specifically noted, certain additional conditions, restrictions and limitations exist onboard, at the ports, in excursions and on land that are beyond Viking’s control. Vessel and airport access in these and other regions, including lack of wheelchair, walker or scooter accessibility, extended periods of standing and steps, are inherently present in tours that may not be appropriate for passengers with certain medical conditions and physical restrictions. Due to restrictions on boat, vessel and cabin sizes, certain cruise tours are not appropriate for travelers who use wheelchairs, walkers or scooters. Airports in certain regions typically do not have ramps or elevators. Excursions visit ancient sites with uneven terrain and stairs, and include extended periods of walking over uneven surfaces.

Motorized scooters typically cannot be taken onboard planes in certain regions because authorities such as the China Aviation Administration forbids any battery of capacity greater than 160Wh (most scooter batteries) onboard an aircraft. Additionally, lithium batteries cannot be placed in checked baggage and must be hand-carried as onboard carry-on. All batteries must have the capacity clearly printed on the outside or they may not be allowed to be onboard. To calculate your battery capacity if it is only marked in mAh, divide the mAh number by 1000 and multiply by 3.7. For example, a capacity of 10400mAh/1000=10.4Ah×3.7v=28.48 Wh (under the limit of 160Wh). Motorized scooters are not typically permitted on international tours.

[trinicruisegyal]

On 12/14/2018 at 6:33 AM, KruiserKat said:

Does anyone have any info/photos on cabins #6020 and #6021 on Viking Ocean? How do they differ from "regular" PH Jr suites?

 

Would greatly appreciate any responses! 

Last year we were interested in two PS3 cabins and at the time we booked only the two ADA cabins were available, our TA suggested that if we did not need the amenities of the ADA cabins that we would be happier with a PS1 cabin ( all of the PS2 cabins were sold out)...we booked two of those instead.

 

CruiseCritic has photos of the ADA cabin 6021 on Viking Sky here... https://www.cruisecritic.com/photos/ships/viking-sky-992/accessible-penthouse-junior-suite-411902/

 

And photos of PS2 cabin 7002 on the Sky here... https://www.cruisecritic.com/photos/ships/viking-sky-992/penthouse-junior-suite-411913/

[KruiserKat]

Thanks Trinicruisegyal:

 

Your pictures answered my questions perfectly! 

 

Thanks again!!!