jst4fun715 Posted April 26, 2020 #1 Share Posted April 26, 2020 I am looking into a group of 8 of us possibly doing a European River cruise. One of our friends uses a fold up mobility scooter when he travels. He can walk short distances but not too far. Most of the lines I am familiar with don't seem to have accessible cabins, or I'm not looking at the right cruise line! Does anyone have any experience with this or possible suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1025cruise Posted April 26, 2020 #2 Share Posted April 26, 2020 Unfortunately, most river boats are not accessible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jst4fun715 Posted April 26, 2020 Author #3 Share Posted April 26, 2020 52 minutes ago, 1025cruise said: Unfortunately, most river boats are not accessible. Thanks.....that's what I was afraid. I found one but on the itinerary and the ship that has the accessible cabin, it was sold out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ine Posted April 30, 2020 #4 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Not only that but sometimes in busy ports ships dock next to eachother. Which means that to go ashore or return to the ship you need to cross walk over that ship. That of course makes it also very difficult for your friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jst4fun715 Posted April 30, 2020 Author #5 Share Posted April 30, 2020 40 minutes ago, Ine said: Not only that but sometimes in busy ports ships dock next to eachother. Which means that to go ashore or return to the ship you need to cross walk over that ship. That of course makes it also very difficult for your friend. Thanks. It looks like we'll be looking for something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonTowner Posted April 30, 2020 #6 Share Posted April 30, 2020 River cruises are not particularly disabled friendly for a variety of reasons. However, there is one company in Holland which has a fully accessible, adapted boat. I can’t remember the name, but I’m sure you will find it if you Google. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jst4fun715 Posted April 30, 2020 Author #7 Share Posted April 30, 2020 53 minutes ago, LondonTowner said: River cruises are not particularly disabled friendly for a variety of reasons. However, there is one company in Holland which has a fully accessible, adapted boat. I can’t remember the name, but I’m sure you will find it if you Google. Thank you. I think I did find a company that seems to specialize in tours (including one river boat) that is based in Holland but the ship, MS Viola is owned by a German company. I'll follow up on this. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonTowner Posted April 30, 2020 #8 Share Posted April 30, 2020 50 minutes ago, jst4fun715 said: Thank you. I think I did find a company that seems to specialize in tours (including one river boat) that is based in Holland but the ship, MS Viola is owned by a German company. I'll follow up on this. Thanks! I think the one I meant is called the Prins Willem Alexander. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jst4fun715 Posted April 30, 2020 Author #9 Share Posted April 30, 2020 1 hour ago, LondonTowner said: I think the one I meant is called the Prins Willem Alexander. Thanks again....I'll check that out as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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