knee and hip issues

[mystic51]

I have issues with my knees and hips.  I'm only able to walk short distances.  Could someone tell me whether or not, when you're in port,  is there any assistance (such as a person with a golf cart) to transport you from the ship to the area at the end of the long walkway to shops etc.   Thank you so much

 

[gold1953]

every port is different so no something you can count on

[davekathy]

6 minutes ago, mystic51 said:

I have issues with my knees and hips.  I'm only able to walk short distances.  Could someone tell me whether or not, when you're in port,  is there any assistance (such as a person with a golf cart) to transport you from the ship to the area at the end of the long walkway to shops etc.   Thank you so much

 

This Celebrity link should help with your questions. 

 

https://www.celebritycruises.com/special-needs/accessibility

[bEwAbG]

I would consider renting a scooter.  The ships are big, and it's a lot of walking even if you're only staying on the ship.

 

There is a board on Cruise Critic that has advice, too. 

 

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/114-disabled-cruise-travel/

[chemmo]

Agree with renting a scooter…

[mystic51]

19 minutes ago, bEwAbG said:

I would consider renting a scooter.  The ships are big, and it's a lot of walking even if you're only staying on the ship.

 

There is a board on Cruise Critic that has advice, too. 

 

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/114-disabled-cruise-travel/

We just have a balcony cabin on infinity.  Will there be a problem getting it in the door

[Arizona Wildcat]

39 minutes ago, mystic51 said:

We just have a balcony cabin on infinity.  Will there be a problem getting it in the door

Depends.  Some cabins yes.  A few ok. 

[Essiesmom]

Getting it past the foot of the bed to the desk where you plug it in could be a problem.  If you would tell us your ports, we might be of more help.  EM

[Loracpin2]

40 minutes ago, mystic51 said:

We just have a balcony cabin on infinity.  Will there be a problem getting it in the door

Most people leave them in the corridor directly outside their room.

 

Depending on the location of your cabin and your level of pain (I'm getting knee replaced on Oct 6th), you might want to consider using a walker or renting wheel chair.  

[GRBlizz]

For what you are describing, why not just bring along a manual (foldable) wheelchair? They can easily fit in any cabin, and can go in a cab if you decide to take one. If you are traveling with someone, they can push you. Or you can move the wheels yourself. 

 

I recommend bringing one instead of renting, because it will come in handy in the cruise terminal and in the airport if you are flying. Also, you can buy a used one locally for a fraction of the cost of renting.

[the penguins]

22 minutes ago, Loracpin2 said:

Most people leave them in the corridor directly outside their room.

 

Depending on the location of your cabin and your level of pain (I'm getting knee replaced on Oct 6th), you might want to consider using a walker or renting wheel chair.  

You can't leave a scooter in the corridor. My wife uses a 4 wheeled folding walker and we always get a cabin with the bed next to the window/balcony to give more space as you enter

[mystic51]

I'm currently checking on a folding scooter, anyone have experience with this

[Essiesmom]

12 minutes ago, the penguins said:

You can't leave a scooter in the corridor. My wife uses a 4 wheeled folding walker and we always get a cabin with the bed next to the window/balcony to give more space as you enter

On M class beds are all by the bath.  EM

[the penguins]

1 minute ago, Essiesmom said:

On M class beds are all by the bath.  EM

Forgot that. We usually cruise S class. Concierge are squareer which might help. Folding walker goes through doors easily.

[WestLakeGirl]

2 hours ago, mystic51 said:

I have issues with my knees and hips.  I'm only able to walk short distances.  Could someone tell me whether or not, when you're in port,  is there any assistance (such as a person with a golf cart) to transport you from the ship to the area at the end of the long walkway to shops etc.   Thank you so much

 

Which ports? They are all different

[deliver42]

Some do, and some don't.

[Northern Aurora]

Slightly off topic but I wonder if our OP has booked an accessible stateroom.  With knee and hip issues an accessible shower may be helpful.

 

My father had Parkinson's and a folding wheel chair was so helpful taking him to doctor's appointments and so forth.  These chairs are lightweight and can be easily folded.  I wonder if our OP is flying to their cruise as the folding wheelchair my parents had wasn't close to the quality of his "regular" wheelchair and I wonder how it would have held up in the cargo hold of an airplane.

[phoenix_dream]

6 hours ago, the penguins said:

You can't leave a scooter in the corridor. My wife uses a 4 wheeled folding walker and we always get a cabin with the bed next to the window/balcony to give more space as you enter

Maybe they prefer you don’t but I’ve seen them there many times

[realnice46]

10 hours ago, mystic51 said:

I have issues with my knees and hips.  I'm only able to walk short distances.  Could someone tell me whether or not, when you're in port,  is there any assistance (such as a person with a golf cart) to transport you from the ship to the area at the end of the long walkway to shops etc.   Thank you so much

 

Maybe book an accessible cabin.

[Fly and Sail]

One bottleneck for you could be tenders and gangways. You can use a scooter onboard but taking it on land might prove difficult. There is no way to answer this unless you give a specific itinerary.

[the penguins]

3 hours ago, phoenix_dream said:

Maybe they prefer you don’t but I’ve seen them there many times

It's strictly against the rules and therefore you must plan on that basis. If the rules aren't enforced it might be a bonus.

[Loracpin2]

18 hours ago, the penguins said:

You can't leave a scooter in the corridor. My wife uses a 4 wheeled folding walker and we always get a cabin with the bed next to the window/balcony to give more space as you enter

Must be a new policy. I recall walking past quite a few of them by the doors handicapp accessible cabins over the years on previous sailings but we haven't cruised since January 2020.

[WestLakeGirl]

They generally ask that scooters be moved into staterooms or parked in out-of-the-way places so as not to block corridors,  it makes it difficult for others to pass, and for stewards to maneuver their housekeeping carts.  

[kathynorth]

16 minutes ago, Loracpin2 said:

Must be a new policy. I recall walking past quite a few of them by the doors handicapp accessible cabins over the years on previous sailings but we haven't cruised since January 2020.

Not a new policy. Just that some people ignore the policy. We ran into many mobility challenges when my Mother, who is wheelchair/scooter dependent had trouble getting down hallways on the Summit because passengers left scooters in the hallways. Cabin attendants had to knock on doors to request scooters be kept in cabins so others on scooters/wheelchairs could get by. 

[the penguins]

45 minutes ago, kathynorth said:

Not a new policy. Just that some people ignore the policy. We ran into many mobility challenges when my Mother, who is wheelchair/scooter dependent had trouble getting down hallways on the Summit because passengers left scooters in the hallways. Cabin attendants had to knock on doors to request scooters be kept in cabins so others on scooters/wheelchairs could get by. 

Regrettably only too true. As is waiting for or  getting in an elevator which is often full of passengers who could clearly walk. After a show in the theatre the wait can be considerable as soon as an elevator arrive people just push in with no regard to passengers using wheelchairs or walkers. 

On the other hand when we were waiting for assistance to board in the rain at 12.30 am after  going to a Tango Show in Buenos Aires one of the ships entertainers lent my wife his jacket saying " just leave it with security they know who I am".  By the time we got on board the jacket was soaked through. Such a thoughtful gesture and a great end to our Diamond Wedding celebration.