Might be cutting it close.....

[James4me]

I’m having back surgery in late September.  We are booked on the Panorama, with Havana.  I’m thinking I should order a wheelchair or scooter to get about just in case I’ll need it.  I think I’d just go for the scooter.  Does Carnival provide them or do I need to go to somewhere else.  I don’t plan on doing much but relaxing but I love all the ports, Cabo especially but I’ll have to stay aboard for that.  I will want to get around Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlan as I can exit the ship easily.  Who should I contact?  BTW our cruise is late May.

[cherylandtk]

Scooters must be ordered and rented from the approved vendor for the cruise line.  Also, you will need to make sure your scooter fits through the door; most scooters need the width of a handicapped accessible doorway. A standard room likely will not accommodate a scooter.

 

check with the special needs department. You’ll need to notify them in advance: 

Edited May 30, 2019 by cherylandtk

[Schoifmom]

https://www.carnival.com/about-carnival/special-needs.aspx

 

Read the section on mobility limitations.  All the information you will need is there, including a link to their only approved rental provider.

[llachance]

I had back surgery on March 11th and just cruised last weekend.  Depending on how extensive your surgery is you should be just fine.  That said I relaxed more than I ever have in the past - so the cruise had a different feel for sure.