Alaskan Excursion for Handicapped Mother?

[scottndsky]

Hi Folks! Seeking a little advice…

 

My mom and dad are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary aboard the Oosterdam this July on the Alaskan Explorer itinerary. My mom is completely wheelchair (scooter) dependant, but she plans on mustering the strength to disembark in Juneau and Ketchikan:

Day Port

0 Seattle, Washington, US

1 At Sea

2 Glacier Bay (cruising)

3 Juneau, Alaska, US

4 Sitka, Alaska, US (tender)

5 Ketchikan, Alaska, US

6 Victoria, British Columbia, CA

7 Seattle, Washington, US

 

I’d like to buy them a really nice excursion at one of those two locations as an anniversary gift. I’m thinking of an over-the-top helicopter tour or something like that. It would need to be really easy for someone completely immobile. Scoot off the ship, get hoisted in, and go! It doesn’t necessarily have to be booked through HAL either. Does anyone have any suggestions?

 

Regards,

Scott

[iamaqt2]

Scott,

 

I'd suggest you try posting on the Alaska boards as well, there are some very well traveled fans of Alaska over there who are always willing to answer your questions.

[LindaKE]

Also post on the Disabled Cruising Forum under Special Interest Cruising. Those folks know from personal experience what works and what does not. They are very helpful.

[scottndsky]

I did both! Thanks for the suggestions!

 

Regards,

Scott