*The issue may well not be limited to only those with full disability requirements, it could be the number of "fringe" semi disabled who are affecting the sailings and it is having a knock on effect of large proportions for those who have always needed to declare their assistance needs.
Certainly on Aurora, which I had never sailed before, I could not help but notice the large number of people with walking difficulties and also the number of rollators, frames etc.and whilst the onboard wheelchair and mobility scooter numbers were similar to other ships the other guests were not*
Yes, it is this. The number of elderly people with walking sticks and the (mis)interpretation by Carnival that includes walking sticks in the 'mobility equipment' category (when it should mean more substantial equipment such as a scooter, wheelchair or rollators)
Anyhoo, I have booked with a different company and will sell my carnival shares. I don't suppose P&O care about my loss as a loyal customer.