2red4u Posted February 11, 2014 #1 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Does NCL have wheelchairs that can be rented or of use free. If we are able to take my laws I know he won't be to stand in a long check in line or walk very far from taxi to check in. He won't need one on the cruise itself. But might getting off the ship at ports if the walk is long to their excursion bus, train or where they might go? He doesn't use one at home but does in an airport. If they are with me I drop them at door and then park at any stores or restaurant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilovesailing Posted February 12, 2014 #2 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Yes they have rentals and I believe you must rent disability equipment etc from them. There is a also a board for disabled cruise travel on the main page under Special Interest that you may want to checkout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkincc Posted February 12, 2014 #3 Share Posted February 12, 2014 You can call the NCL Access Coordinators at 866-584-9756. I'm sure they will be able to answer your questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebas030 Posted February 12, 2014 #4 Share Posted February 12, 2014 My post wont be the most informative one....sorry in advance There is a independent company that does rental for cruise ships...do a search here on CC and you will find something... At least you know it exist .... Sorry :( Sent from my iPhone using Cruise Critic Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pizzalady1 Posted February 12, 2014 #5 Share Posted February 12, 2014 (edited) For sure call the Access Desk and they will send you a form to fill out. If all you really want is a wheelchair during embarcation waits and on/off the ship at ports, there should be no problem. I had some back pain and all I had to do was look around and there were crew members with wheelchairs very willing to get you on/off the ship. If you want to actually rent a wheelchair, the company is called Special Needs At Sea and can be googled. Edited February 12, 2014 by pizzalady1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2red4u Posted February 12, 2014 Author #6 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Thank you!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkygirl Posted February 12, 2014 #7 Share Posted February 12, 2014 The access desk is AMAZING! My daughter and I boarded the ship via the crew gangway due to her allergy, everyone knew our cabin number and her allergy. Let them know what you need and they will make it happen. Yes, there are wheelchairs available for embarkation and debarkation. Contact the service desk to make arrangement if you need something onboard the ship it is a rental for the cruise length. There is only one vendor that has the port and cruise line clearance to deliver mobility equipment to your cabin. I believe when I called a couple weeks ago a manual wheelchair was $125 for the week and a walker with wheels and seat was also $125. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob brown Posted February 12, 2014 #8 Share Posted February 12, 2014 They will provide you with one only for boarding and disembarking. If you need one for use getting around the ship, or shore excursions, you can rent one, as mentioned.....but for not much more than renting one, you can buy your own lightweight compact 'transport type' wheelchair that you can use permanently. We bought one from Costco, that also can be used as a 'rollator'--very useful when walking around the ship on rough weather days, plus you always have a seat when attending entertainment events in the atrium....:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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