JamminJan Posted February 4, 2018 #1 Share Posted February 4, 2018 My mother is 89 years old and no longer can handle the larger ships, plus she enjoys the intimacy of the passengers on a smaller ship because she doesn't get off the ship when in port. I promised her a cruise this year, but I need a small ship (under 1000 passengers), can only do up to 7-10 day cruise and of course it must be handicap accessible. We've already done the Alaska trip and would prefer getting her to sunny beaches in the Caribbean or perhaps a fall trip along the eastern coast. Anyone have a suggestion for ships/cruises that I can look for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodles84 Posted February 12, 2018 #2 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Oceania has small ships, the Nautica, Regatta, and Insignia, all about 650 passengers. We enjoy the great service and excellent food. Not many, if any, children, and an older crowd. You won't have the big broadway shows, but they usually have interesting speakers and musical quartets, after noon teas, no formal nights, and no extra charge for specialty restaurants. Their ships can get into some of the smaller ports where the large ones have to by pass. Not sure how many rooms set up for those for disabilities, but know they do have some, as we stayed in one. Hope this helps. Nicole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted February 19, 2018 #3 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Have you considered a river or coastal cruise? Look at American Cruise Line and American Queen Steamboat Company. I don't believe Oceania will have any ships in the Caribbean in the summer or fall. EM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom47 Posted February 22, 2018 #4 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Azamara has 3 small ships, 680 pax. They also don't have Broadway shows or formal nights. Passengers mostly 55+. Service is outstanding. Food is very good. There are lectures on sea days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted February 22, 2018 #5 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Oceania has small ships, the Nautica, Regatta, and Insignia, all about 650 passengers. We enjoy the great service and excellent food. Not many, if any, children, and an older crowd. You won't have the big broadway shows, but they usually have interesting speakers and musical quartets, after noon teas, no formal nights, and no extra charge for specialty restaurants. Their ships can get into some of the smaller ports where the large ones have to by pass. Not sure how many rooms set up for those for disabilities, but know they do have some, as we stayed in one. Hope this helps. Nicole Plus 1 Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted February 24, 2018 #6 Share Posted February 24, 2018 I agree that Oceania and Azamara would be good to look at. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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