amanda7988 Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 Hi all--first time poster! My family (parents in their 50s-- daughters 29+30) and I will be traveling on Anthem out of Bayonne on April 6th and I am getting anxious on how to best help my dad navigate the onboarding/offboarding process. We haven't cruised in years, since he's become disabled and us "kids" have become "adults" so this will be a totally new experience for all of us. I've called and requested a wheelchair at check in, and he booked a scooter for on the boat but I am wondering if anyone has had first hand experience that can help! I can't rationalize the cost of "The Key" for all of us, we are on a budget!! My parents booked before my sister and I decided to tag along and didn't think through his disability as much as I would have pre-booking other than getting the scooter. I was able to make sure our rooms are close and near(ish) to an elevator bank but I am sure there is more we could have done ahead of time. We have documentation of his disability if it is needed for any services you may know of. He CAN walk, however he has severe balance issues especially when he is tired or in big crowds (and crazy carpeting aka EVERYWHERE!). I'm thinking he may also need a sand wheelchair **IF** we get to CocoCay (hoping they don't divert us to Miami like the last cruising group!). Any advice is welcomed!! Thanks in advance & Happy cruising Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjac Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 Hi Amanda, Welcome to the message boards! Feel free to ask away with any questions you may have. There are a lot of experienced cruisers here who will be glad to help you out. Last year I had a bad knee and rented a scooter to get around on the ship. It was in our room (ocean view balcony) when we boarded. At night, I left it i the hall outside our room and called house keeping. They stored it overnight and brought it back in the morning before 7:00 am. Only problem I had was with the elevators, they get crowded! Enjoy your cruise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 Check out Episode 263 of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast, where we shared tips and tricks for wheelchair accessibility on Royal Caribbean with the mom of a son who is in a wheelchair: https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/podcast/episode-263-wheelchair-accessibility-royal-caribbean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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