Automatic Doors

[Quendryth]

We are a handicapped couple who have reserved an accessible stateroom on the Westerdam. Does anyone know if the entry door is an electric/automatic opening door. In other words, when you enter your sea pass card does the door open automatically or will we need a door stop to keep the door open until the wheelchair accesses the entry?

On Celebrity ships the doors are automatic & are truly wonderful - as you do not crowd the hallway while others are trying to pass as we try to gain entry thru our door.

It would be nice to know to leave our big old doorstop at home!

Thanks for anyone's help!
Quendryth (Faith & Larry)

[OleSalt]

HAL does not do as good a job with Handicap Accessibility as other lines.

The door, if the hydraulic opener works, will stay open long enough for at least one chair to get through.

I find that a firm push will keep it open longer.

good luck.

[sail7seas]

[B]No, the cabin door is not automatic.
Sorry to say you will need a door stop but rather than lug yours, call ships services and see if they ship can provide something suitable for you to use. 800-541-1576

[/B] Edited January 15, 2015 by sail7seas

[RuthC]

[FONT="Comic Sans MS"][SIZE="3"][COLOR="RoyalBlue"]I take a non-accessible cabin, but use a scooter. Obviously, I have to prop the door open while I maneuver to get the scooter lined up properly, and back it in.
I ask the steward to provide a doorstop (they all have them to use when they clean the cabin), which I keep right by the door so we both know where it is.

No need to bring your own doorstop.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]