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Hi Friends,

We're doing a family cruise 12/10 on the Regal. St. Martin got scrubbed and switched to Antigua, so we are trying to pick out a new tour or excursion. My dad is handicapped. He can walk a little bit with walker or cane but steep steps and sand are difficult for him. He uses a scooter for longer distances. Can anyone recommend any tours that would be limited mobility friendly? He particularly likes scenic boat cruises. Thanks for any input you can provide!

The creole boat is a v-hull and entry from the water is by a ladder. Getting on the boat from the pier might be a challenge as you have to step off the pier onto the edge of the boat, but Glen and his crew are more than helpful. Problem is greatest at Bird Island where the lobster lunch is served. You have to get off the boat as lunch is served on the shoreline at picnic tables. There's no pier at Bird Island. Drinks flow during lunch and on board while en route to the next snorkeling stop and the back to to cruise port. Hope this helps.

 

As far as the catamaran cruise, haven't done one on Antigua but the biggest challenge again is getting on and off the boat. Once on board, there's plenty of room to moved around, unlike a v-hull. FYI the restrooms on a cat are below deck requiring descending and ascending a rather steep set of steps.

 

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Thanks very much! That is super helpful. My husband and father-in-law will also be there, so we shouldn't have a problem getting my dad on and off, but it sounds like the catamaran would be better for him once onboard. I appreciate your input very much!

Following. Cruising on Regal 12/10.

For those of you that have done either the Creole excursion or the catamaran excursion from the ship, we are considering doing one of these but my dad is disabled. He can walk a little bit with a cane or walker and he does not swim. Do you think he would be able to easily get on and around either boat? Are drinks available while people are snorkeling so he can sit and enjoy himself? How about seating onboard? Thanks for any insight you can provide!

Kind regards,

Steph