PartyAllDaTyme Posted April 8, 2011 #1 Share Posted April 8, 2011 We just booked a couple of cabins for an Alaska cruise for August 2012. We're treating my wife's parents to their first cruise. DMIL has Parkinson's and currently uses a scooter. We're hoping she won't need a wheelchair by then. I could see that the current deck plans were valid through March 2012, and a new plan would take effect in April 2012. For whatever reason, I could not access it-- blank graphics, red X's, and the list of cabins in each category (suite, veranda, OV, inside) did not show the classes. I booked what are currently two adjacent 2A cabins, one of which is HC. Lo and behold, I was told that the HC cabin will be classed as AX, and is $40pp less expensive! Because I still cannot get deck plans (either my PC or X's website, don't know which), I still cannot view, but was told that all HC cabins would be similarly classed. I don't know if they'll be designated AX, BX, and so on. I'm assuming they will all be priced lower than what they otherwise would be under the current classification, as well. Never having booked an HC cabin before, I was not aware this was done, and I assume this is something new. I've also posted this on the Disabled Cruise Travel board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted April 8, 2011 #2 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Hi Everyone ! I heard about this last week, but was unable to write about it. Here's the rundown on the Accessible Categories : AZ is Accessible Inside Stateroom AX is Accessible Veranda AC is Accessible Concierge Class AA is Accessible Aqua Class AW is Accessible Sky Suite I'm pretty sure there is a Code for Accessible Outside Cabin, but I cannot locate it at the moment. I hope this helps ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wg6530 Posted April 8, 2011 #3 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Since these cabins are now in separate categories, does. That mean people can't "inadvertently" book a large accessible cabin they do not need? If so, way to go Celebrity. I do not need such a cabin, but I want them to be available onlt to people who truely need them for as reasonably possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wg6530 Posted April 8, 2011 #4 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Hi Everyone !I heard about this last week, but was unable to write about it. Here's the rundown on the Accessible Categories : AZ is Accessible Inside Stateroom AX is Accessible Veranda AC is Accessible Concierge Class AA is Accessible Aqua Class AW is Accessible Sky Suite I'm pretty sure there is a Code for Accessible Outside Cabin, but I cannot locate it at the moment. I hope this helps ! AY would be logical for an outside...X...Y...Z. Or maybe that would be too simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Knee Posted April 8, 2011 #5 Share Posted April 8, 2011 If you need a HC cabin call the cruise line immediately and inquire directly. Many times you cannot book them on-line, and sometimes TA's don't understand there importance to those of us in a wheelchair. If we can't get a HC cabin we can't go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLM77 Posted April 12, 2011 #6 Share Posted April 12, 2011 I just came across this thread. While there may be some advantages for those who need accessible cabins (like us), my initial reaction was "too bad." From January 1 on out, those booking early to ensure that accessible cabins are available will be unable to take advantage of price cuts (before the final payment date) on surrounding cabins. A very mixed blessing, IMO. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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