mercury7289 Posted June 9, 2022 #1 Share Posted June 9, 2022 Was looking to do a B2B for 30 nights in September 2023, The Dames t/a have just informed me that we can not use a fold up push wheelchair on board. Seems a bit strange as they have adapted inside cabins!. We were looking for a standard balcony cabin. But not any more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indiana123 Posted June 9, 2022 #2 Share Posted June 9, 2022 Yes, when we booked they were very definite that I could only use my very small scooter on board if I had an adapted cabin. This appeared to be strictly enforced. I am partially disabled and could walk about a bit in the mornings, and around the cabin, but needed my scooter in the evenings. Luckily they had an adapted cabin and it was great. We understood it to be a Health and Safety Rule due to it being quite a small ship. Only a certain number of aids allowed. A wheelchair or scooter can be taken for shore use only in non adapted cabins.. I don't know how they enforce it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted June 12, 2022 #3 Share Posted June 12, 2022 That's discrimination surely? I'd be happy to make some noise if you'd like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indiana123 Posted June 12, 2022 #4 Share Posted June 12, 2022 no.. its health and safety rules in case of emergency. I'm not sure, but don't think it is an Ambassador Rule. I didn't feel I was discriminated against at all. There were quite a lot of accessible cabins as far as I could see. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJo1947 Posted November 27, 2022 #5 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Other cruise lines have this rule. If you need it on board you have to book an adapted cabin. However you can tell them you are bringing on a wheelchair for off shore only. It is taken away with your luggage ( which porters do) and held in the hold by the ships crew. It should then be put out on shore days. You should inform your cruise company of your intentions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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