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Hello all curious where Celebrity docks in New Orleans and is there much to see and do within wheeling distance of ship. Will be docked there for 3 days this April.

thanks in advance.

I'm a full time wheelchair user an you really have to do your own research before booking anything that claims to be "accessible". We had the opposite happen on multiple cruises. Family an friends would do excursions that weren't listed as "accessible" yet when they got back to the ship everyone was saying how I could have done them. Yes there were accessibility issues but not big enough to say everyone in a wheelchair is unable to go an do these things. Sure not everyone in a chair is as able to do things like I can but there are variations of disability and accessibility. Nowhere is 100% accessible to everyone, at some point someone is going to need help doing things that are listed simply as "accessible". For my upcoming cruise they have a few "accessible" excursions listed but only TWO specifically say WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE.

Buyer BEWARE

I have traveled 18yrs in electric wchairs and booked countless WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE Tours only to be turned away upon arrival you just have to take ACCESSIBLE with a grain of salt.

5 days NO we did it once never again . with all the prep .packing flying transfers etc etc not worth it in our opinion. 7 dayz minimum just our thoughts.

Either way enjoy Celebrity ...once we took our first .no one else for us.

thought she would be in port for friday sailaway ?

Not sure what a rollator is, but, yes, you should be able to access the lawn. For sure with a cane.

 

A wheeled walker

there is a great video in this thread that shows the lawn club.

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2329989

You'll be fine with what ever you wear...I have seen a fella with ripped jeans a ragged faded harley tshirt and a beat up harley ball cap on chic night so wear whatever and enjoy.

Hi was expecting from you post to see a LARGE balcony.. but wow is that tiny we are in 1028 and i thought it was small but you helped me change my mind .the real thing is though that arent any balconys the best for cruising

Heres my take on the whole deal.

We are on a 10 ten day in the end of March.

My drink of preference is Quality Tequila.

We have the classic package.so ill stay imunized with Tequila thru out the cruise and the way i see it i'll start a new virus ZIKUILA. This will send the Squitos wobbling into the sea.

Ditto :)

Retired Canadian here will take the wait and see attitude. 1 U.S. dollar is costing me $1.50 Can right now, ouch !!!!

Have you heard the one about the couple who put their pizza in the safe and then called guest services to ask why their microwave wasn't working?:D

LOL good one :)

HERE IS THE company we hired.

kens wheelchair service.

1 876 956 5450.

ally876@hotmail.com

That address is for terminal #3, which does not match the port's schedule which says Brilliance is at terminal #2.

 

This is not a big deal. Tell the cab driver to go to the cruise port, there's only one. You will be able to see which terminal is the one for Brilliance once you get near.

Thank You.

After entering this post i'm more confused than ever............... The November 22nd sailing for the BRILLIANCE is boarded at 815 CHANNELSIDE DRIVE Tampa

is it not?

First time in Tampa will be cabbing from hotel in morn.

The dock area in MoBay is accessible but there's not much going on there. I would be very careful at that port because most of Jamaica isn't considered very safe with lots of problems with drugs and people trying to sell, plus lots of robberies---I think if you did research, many cruise passengers say they stay on board the ship if not taking an organized or private tour. I highly suggest either taking a ship tour or finding a private guide with an accessible vehicle to tour the island. I would not go it alone, especially for a mobility challenged person. Unfortunately, we're a target for criminals, so it's best not to go off alone in MoBay.

We hired a private guide with an accesable van for 100 us dollars for the day. he took us to good shopping areas. sight seeing, a great place to eat etc etc,and was a great body guard. He would ward off the few drug dealers etc that tried to approach us.

ARRRRRRGH Still

100

Cant seem to find the port address,

Does anyone know where to find the drink prices ,IE, beer, wine, liguor, want to take advantage of the 123go if its worth while.

the intercontinental tampa is our preferred choice. We live in orlando and sometimes stay there just to get away for the weekend. The rooms are lovely and they have a park and cruise package. Otherwise, there is complimentary parking. It is a aaa 4-diamond hotel with really nice beds and a shula's steakhouse. It is across the street from westshore mall where there are plenty of shops and restaurants you can walk to.

 

Please check into it. You will not be disappointed. The room amenities are first-rate.

thank you

Hi all, We will be flying into Tampa the day before our cruise and would like a hotel very near the ship, I am in an electric wheelchair so need a accesable room, any help would be greatly appreciated

you may also want to post in the florida departures forum:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=495

thank you

Hi all, We will be flying into Tampa the day before our cruise and would like a hotel very near the ship, I am in an electric wheelchair so need a accesable room, any help would be greatly appreciated.