Boarding Mardi Gras with a scooter

[cheer25mom]

We are sailing on the Mardi Gras in a few weeks and it will be my first time boarding on Carnival when I already have my scooter. Other cruises it has been waiting in the room for me. How will boarding work? Will they board us with disabled guests before general boarding or will we board with our group? Is there a separate check in line I need to be aware of? 

[Elaine5715]

2 hours ago, cheer25mom said:

We are sailing on the Mardi Gras in a few weeks and it will be my first time boarding on Carnival when I already have my scooter. Other cruises it has been waiting in the room for me. How will boarding work? Will they board us with disabled guests before general boarding or will we board with our group? Is there a separate check in line I need to be aware of? 

Do you need additional assistance from crew?

Edited October 17, 2023 by Elaine5715

[Essiesmom]

Last I read they no longer board disabled ahead of regular boarding, but with your group.  Too many were requesting assistance who didn’t need it so they could board early.   NOw you get a boarding time, no priority.  EM

[cheer25mom]

3 hours ago, Elaine5715 said:

Do you need additional assistance from crew?

With the scooter I don't think I will. Without the scooter I needed a wheelchair. I am not trying to skip the line or anything, just wanted to be prepared for what to expect. 

[cheer25mom]

21 minutes ago, Essiesmom said:

Last I read they no longer board disabled ahead of regular boarding, but with your group.  Too many were requesting assistance who didn’t need it so they could board early.   NOw you get a boarding time, no priority.  EM

thanks for the info. I was just trying to gage what to expect/do when I got there. I am fine either way, but I wanted to be prepared. 

[peteandpris]

You still notifly Carnival that you are bringing a scooter and get a handicap cabin. 

[cheer25mom]

3 minutes ago, peteandpris said:

You still notifly Carnival that you are bringing a scooter and get a handicap cabin. 

Absolutely. It's already been done and I have spoken to someone is the special needs department. 

[peteandpris]

Have a great Cruise.

 

[Elaine5715]

1 hour ago, Essiesmom said:

Last I read they no longer board disabled ahead of regular boarding, but with your group.  Too many were requesting assistance who didn’t need it so they could board early.   NOw you get a boarding time, no priority.  EM

 

1 hour ago, cheer25mom said:

thanks for the info. I was just trying to gage what to expect/do when I got there. I am fine either way, but I wanted to be prepared. 

I believe this is still true .  If you don't need any crew assistance, you will just board with your family.