Mobility Scooter for Mom's First Cruise?!

[TGHRS]

I agree with the practice before going. One cruise a passenger new to the scooter usage lost control of it in the aft cafe (sorry I don't remember which ship) and almost went head first off three steps to a second level. Thankfully, a diner caught her before going all the way down the step. It took three staff members and a couple of guests to get her righted and on the correct level.

 

I think you mom will enjoy her cruise much more with the easy mobility and stability once she is practiced up and comfortable with her scooter.

 

Heck in a few years I will need one.

[angelsbaby1]

Not offended...DP is a travel agent (and a very good one)! ;) We use the same Cruise Critic username. I'm just a regular traveler that sometimes likes to get advice/experiences from other travelers. CC is a wealth of information for everyone!

 

Angel :)

 

Don't discount yourself Angel, you are more that a "regular traveler" you are very important part of our business. You are learning just as I did many years ago. Most of what I have learned in my 25+ years in this industry, I have learned by asking questions. I as an agent go right to the source, where you chose this fourm(nothing wrong with that). Thank you to all of the posters that have given my DP suggestions and experiences. The best thing I can do for my clients is to be a well informed agent.

 

(Homelessbear)

 

As far as insurance is concerned, I highly recommend travel insurance to my clients. This will take care of any bodily injury. As for insurance on the scooter itself, I contacted 4 mobility specialist today,(thanks for the suggestion I learned something new today!) :D They do not sell or require insurance. Usually there are 3 options should something happen to the scooter 1). Homeowners Insurance 2). Most credit cards provide insurance on goods and services purchased or rented. 3). Client is responsible. I' so sorry that your mom did not get to enjoy cruising. I was blessed to sail with my mom before she passed. Thanks for taking the time to post..

 

Smooth Sailings

AnitaMarie :cool:

[cruznliz]

Do you know how long the charge lasts on the scooter (it's the smallest/standard sized one)? If it charges overnight, should that be enough for the entire day or will she need to go to the cabin a few times during the day for more charging?! :confused:

 

On my mother's scooter the charge lasts more than one day, but we usually charged it every night just to be sure. It has a battery indicator similar to a gas tank indicator on a car. It very seldom got below half.;)

[HomelessBear]

Hello AnitaMarie,

 

Thank you for the info. Please excuse my ignorance here (and I hope you don't think that I'm asking a daft question), but I was just wondering about something reading your reply.

If I was driving the scooter, I can understand that travel insurance would cover me if I was injured, but if I accidentally ran into someone else and I caused them bodily injury, and they decided to sue me, would my travel insurance cover these costs for the injured party? Would I need to add something extra onto my travel insurance to cover if I injured anyone else?

 

I know that my car insurance would cover these costs for me and anyone I injured (and as I have extra legal cover also solicitor /court costs) should I have an accident in my car, but would you need to take out a similar type of insurance that covers the scooter?

 

I am sorry that I am ignorant of this, but I was just wondering.

 

Many thanks for any response.

[angelsbaby1]

Hello AnitaMarie,

 

Thank you for the info. Please excuse my ignorance here (and I hope you don't think that I'm asking a daft question), but I was just wondering about something reading your reply.

If I was driving the scooter, I can understand that travel insurance would cover me if I was injured, but if I accidentally ran into someone else and I caused them bodily injury, and they decided to sue me, would my travel insurance cover these costs for the injured party? Would I need to add something extra onto my travel insurance to cover if I injured anyone else?

 

I know that my car insurance would cover these costs for me and anyone I injured (and as I have extra legal cover also solicitor /court costs) should I have an accident in my car, but would you need to take out a similar type of insurance that covers the scooter?

 

I am sorry that I am ignorant of this, but I was just wondering.

 

Many thanks for any response.

 

No need to apologize. Travel insurance will only cover you. I would check with my auto insurance just to see if driving "any" vehicle is covered. Most policies here in the states offer the other injured party some compensation. I'm sure that an agent would be more that happy to help with this as they may actually have some kind of additional policy that would cover this if your policy did not.

 

 

AnitaMarie :cool:

[rdsqrl]

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Thanks for your input Pegpowell! ;) Hopefully, Mom's cabin steward will be as accommodating as yours was. On a positive note, I just found out that the cabins that we have on Riviera deck are layed out differently than the standard balconies and are quite a bit larger...so hopefully that will help also! . . .

 

The Riviera deck balcony cabins are larger? Now you really have me confused on that one. A standard balcony cabin is the same no matter what deck you book it on. Now the Caribe Deck balcony is 9X9 ft, but on the Riviera deck, the balcony will be 9X5 ft, and the interior of the stateroom will be the same as other balcony staterooms. You have me totally puzzled. :confused: Would love to know where you got the information that the cabin itself is larger. Not saying there might be a slight difference in layout, but if this is true, it is the first time I have ever heard of one balcony stateroom (that is not an HC) is a different size than the next.

I remember there are a few that have an entrance and twins (one on each side of the entrance that can't be made into a queen), but as to size of the stateroom itself, I have not heard of any larger than the next.

I believe Angel or Anita or whatever her name is (I got completely confused at some point by what appears to be two people posting under the same name) is talking about the Cat. II inside cabins on Riviera Deck that are positioned sideways to the passageway -- they do appear to be larger and obviously on another thread someone has confirmed for her that they are. I guess therefore she isn't in a balcony cabin, although I thought her post made it sound like she was. Anyway, my confusion level has now reached its maximum so I'm excusing myself from this thread!

[angelsbaby1]

My name is AnitaMarie I am a travel agent, I am angelsbaby1. My DP is Angel she is not an agent. We like many couples use the same username.

 

My partner was referring to a thread from earlier today where a poster was asking about R514 on the Emerald.

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1184857

 

The poster stated it was an inside cabin which is correct. It is not a balcony as are the two cabins that our family will be occupying on our upcoming sailing R516/R518. Angel is still sorta new to cruising and CC. So as some of the more seasoned of us will surely understand this is quite a lot to learn and not all info found on here is correct. She figured that 514/516/518 should all together on port side and should be balconies, so she figured if 514 was larger then 516/518 would be also. She never meant to max out your confusion level, she was just excited about this information and wanted to share. Pretty much she has been worn out on CC today and probably wont use it anymore. But thanks again to all of the nice folk who took the time to do exactly what CC was designed for, to help those of you that are not in our industry have a place to meet and exchange ideas, and to be informed.

 

Smooth Sailings

 

AnitaMarie AKA angelsbaby1 :cool:

[2 to cruise]

Thanks...I am relieved to hear that Mom will not need an HC cabin (since they are so limited :eek:). I will also remember to bring an extension cord!

 

Do you know how long the charge lasts on the scooter (it's the smallest/standard sized one)? If it charges overnight, should that be enough for the entire day or will she need to go to the cabin a few times during the day for more charging?! :confused:

 

Thanks for any additional information!

 

Angel :)

 

 

Your welcome Angel! Yes, overnight charge should do the trick! We charged it overnight and it was good to go all day...........

[spyro1952]

:) I just happened to see this thread as I was cruzin the boards - my aunt is coming with us on our next 2 cruises and has some serious mobility issues when it comes to walking those long hallways. We are convincing her to get a scooter so she can enjoy the cruise more and get out of her room. She was on the Ruby with us in a room way aft and was more like a prisoner than a passenger!! She is not a large woman so I'm sure the 19" would work. Mobility at sea quoted her $199 for 10 days.