chiguypaul Posted December 5, 2023 #1 Share Posted December 5, 2023 I’m so frustrated. I fractured my ankle. On crutches and in cast. Can get around as needed. Have cruise on December 24th. I know I can get a scooter so good there. But given it’s a holiday sailing, and I plan to call tomorrow, I’m doubtful about an accessible room being available to move the scooter in. For those with experience in this area does RCL hold back accessible rooms in inventory? Can I leave my scooter outside a room? How accommodating with room options might they be this close to sailing? Any info that would help me or any tips I would really appreciate! My plan is to not cancel and to find a way to make it work. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine3601 Posted December 5, 2023 #2 Share Posted December 5, 2023 (edited) Sorry to hear about your ankle. Highly unlikely an accessible cabin is available, but never hurts to ask them. A standard scooter can fit thru the cabin door on most ships/most cabin types but maneuvering inside the cabin can be difficult. On our last cruise on Serenade in a OV balcony a neighbor was told to leave his scooter in the hallway and set up a time for it to be picked up every night and time to be returned every morning. They would charge battery for him too. They handled this very well. What ship will you be sailing on? Edited December 5, 2023 by Sunshine3601 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiguypaul Posted December 5, 2023 Author #3 Share Posted December 5, 2023 Odyssey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaBear55 Posted December 5, 2023 #4 Share Posted December 5, 2023 And if you can't get an accessible room, at least try to make sure you have a room with the bed away from the door so your scooter can fit in your room. Hopefully your steward can take it away every night, but because of SOLAS, you cannot leave it in the hallway. So sorry for your misfortune, hope you can make the best of this bad situation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted December 5, 2023 #5 Share Posted December 5, 2023 37 minutes ago, chiguypaul said: I’m so frustrated. I fractured my ankle. On crutches and in cast. Can get around as needed. Have cruise on December 24th. I know I can get a scooter so good there. But given it’s a holiday sailing, and I plan to call tomorrow, I’m doubtful about an accessible room being available to move the scooter in. For those with experience in this area does RCL hold back accessible rooms in inventory? Can I leave my scooter outside a room? How accommodating with room options might they be this close to sailing? Any info that would help me or any tips I would really appreciate! My plan is to not cancel and to find a way to make it work. Thanks. FYI, your sailing on Odyssey is the 23rd not the 24th. The sailing is sold out so unfortunately there won't be any accessible cabins left Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepcman Posted December 5, 2023 #6 Share Posted December 5, 2023 Maybe try a knee scooter that is small and fits everywhere. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandgeezer Posted December 5, 2023 #7 Share Posted December 5, 2023 Two years ago I fractured my ankle and using crutches was not a good idea. My neighbor recommending renting a knee scooter from a medical supply company. It was one where you put your bad leg on the pad and pushed away with your good leg. It had hand breaks just like a bike. Worked really slick and was a life saver. It was $40 for a month. It was light weight a narrow enough, and light enough that you could go anywhere. It fit easily in the back seat, but I don’t know about flying or anything major. If you do decide to go this route, make sure you get one with a basket. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D4 Posted December 5, 2023 #8 Share Posted December 5, 2023 1 hour ago, Ourusualbeach said: FYI, your sailing on Odyssey is the 23rd not the 24th. The sailing is sold out so unfortunately there won't be any accessible cabins left It doesn't hurt to ask if there is an accessible cabin available. The ship can reach maximum capacity without selling every cabin, especially on a holiday sailing. That's because many families will have 4 in a cabin. Once they hit their maximum lifeboat capacity, no more cabins will be sold. The ship may sail with some empty cabins. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise a holic Posted December 5, 2023 #9 Share Posted December 5, 2023 I would suggest you get a walker- crutches are difficult. Even a wheel chair to use on a big ship will help. If the ankle is a simple fracture, perhaps you can use a boot and are able to walk. I broke my foot on the summit years ago- managed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted December 5, 2023 #10 Share Posted December 5, 2023 11 hours ago, chiguypaul said: Can I leave my scooter outside a room? While some might, you shouldn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBS1607 Posted December 5, 2023 #11 Share Posted December 5, 2023 10 hours ago, grandgeezer said: Two years ago I fractured my ankle and using crutches was not a good idea. My neighbor recommending renting a knee scooter from a medical supply company. It was one where you put your bad leg on the pad and pushed away with your good leg. It had hand breaks just like a bike. Worked really slick and was a life saver. It was $40 for a month. It was light weight a narrow enough, and light enough that you could go anywhere. It fit easily in the back seat, but I don’t know about flying or anything major. If you do decide to go this route, make sure you get one with a basket. My husband fractured his ankle and had to have hardware in it. The knee scooter was a lifesaver for him. We didn’t travel with it but on Oasis we saw a few people with them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare skittl1321 Posted December 5, 2023 #12 Share Posted December 5, 2023 Another vote for a knee scooter. A million times better than crutches (but bring those too just in case). Personally I would NOT get an electric scooter. They can be difficult to manuever, especially in crowds. If you can get around OK, I don't think it is worth the additional hassle. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiocpa Posted December 5, 2023 #13 Share Posted December 5, 2023 12 hours ago, Sunshine3601 said: On our last cruise on Serenade in a OV balcony a neighbor was told to leave his scooter in the hallway and set up a time for it to be picked up every night and time to be returned every morning. They would charge battery for him too. They handled this very well. What ship will you be sailing on? I'll be sailing on Freedom Of the Seas next Monday (Dec 11) Do I need to arrange for the scooter pick-up & return before we board? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not-enough-cruising Posted December 5, 2023 #14 Share Posted December 5, 2023 4 minutes ago, ohiocpa said: I'll be sailing on Freedom Of the Seas next Monday (Dec 11) Do I need to arrange for the scooter pick-up & return before we board? If you want a scooter for the duration of the cruise yes; you need to contact one of the rental companies. (We use scoot around) if you just need a chair for boarding and disembarking, then no reservation needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandgeezer Posted December 5, 2023 #15 Share Posted December 5, 2023 4 hours ago, Cruise a holic said: I would suggest you get a walker- crutches are difficult. Even a wheel chair to use on a big ship will help. If the ankle is a simple fracture, perhaps you can use a boot and are able to walk. I broke my foot on the summit years ago- managed. I also had a boot on for a month. My doctor told me it was ok to walk around within the house to do what I had to but for extended walking, especially outside, he recommended that I should use the scooter. I too had a 4” plate, with screws, put in my leg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise a holic Posted December 5, 2023 #16 Share Posted December 5, 2023 (edited) 38 minutes ago, grandgeezer said: I also had a boot on for a month. My doctor told me it was ok to walk around within the house to do what I had to but for extended walking, especially outside, he recommended that I should use the scooter. I too had a 4” plate, with screws, put in my leg. If you had a surgical procedure, not just a clean break- so much more serious then my foot which was a closed fracture- Hope it healed well. Edited December 5, 2023 by Cruise a holic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiguypaul Posted December 5, 2023 Author #17 Share Posted December 5, 2023 Thank for everyone's thoughts and opinions. I saw my ortho doctor today and I'm in a boot that I can walk in immediately - so lucky on that front. Will have additional X-rays to two weeks to confirm everything is on track prior to leaving for cruise. So I will not need a special room or a scooter, but I do plan on renting a knee scooter from Scottaround or some other company. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare budmeister Posted December 5, 2023 #18 Share Posted December 5, 2023 (edited) 5 hours ago, ohiocpa said: I'll be sailing on Freedom Of the Seas next Monday (Dec 11) Do I need to arrange for the scooter pick-up & return before we board? Yes. Scoot Around 1-888-441-7575 107.00 for a knee scooter ( which I def recommend as the best option!) plus 30.00 if you want cancellation insurance, good as of last week for 1/7 Wonder sailing, 7 day . Price was held only for the day. Special needs at C 1-800-513-4515 105.00 and 50.00 cancellation fee 8 days out, then no refunds. Sam pricing conditions as above. Prices like a cruise or airline... only good at the time? I thought that was weird. Edited December 5, 2023 by budmeister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandgeezer Posted December 5, 2023 #19 Share Posted December 5, 2023 5 hours ago, Cruise a holic said: If you had a surgical procedure, not just a clean break- so much more serious then my foot which was a closed fracture- Hope it healed well. Thanks for asking, everything worked out well. This happened two years ago while I was mopping the bathroom floor which I’ve done almost every week for fifteen years. We have all tile floors so I do them all. It’s eerie, The rest of the house I just cruise through it, when I get to the master bath it’s like I’m walking on ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise a holic Posted December 5, 2023 #20 Share Posted December 5, 2023 Glad you are well. Smooth tile floors are like glass!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted December 5, 2023 #21 Share Posted December 5, 2023 3 hours ago, chiguypaul said: Thank for everyone's thoughts and opinions. I saw my ortho doctor today and I'm in a boot that I can walk in immediately - so lucky on that front. Will have additional X-rays to two weeks to confirm everything is on track prior to leaving for cruise. So I will not need a special room or a scooter, but I do plan on renting a knee scooter from Scottaround or some other company. I would also call the special needs department and request a shower stool for your cabin. It will be much safer for you when you are taking a shower on the moving ship. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volk904 Posted December 6, 2023 #22 Share Posted December 6, 2023 Knee scooters are the best. My wife struggled with crutches but did great with the knee scooter. I don’t know what they rent for but you can buy one on Amazon for under $100. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiguypaul Posted December 6, 2023 Author #23 Share Posted December 6, 2023 18 hours ago, budmeister said: Yes. Scoot Around 1-888-441-7575 107.00 for a knee scooter ( which I def recommend as the best option!) plus 30.00 if you want cancellation insurance, good as of last week for 1/7 Wonder sailing, 7 day . Price was held only for the day. Special needs at C 1-800-513-4515 105.00 and 50.00 cancellation fee 8 days out, then no refunds. Sam pricing conditions as above. Prices like a cruise or airline... only good at the time? I thought that was weird. I booked through Scootaround. Very helpful staff via phone and chat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseguy1016 Posted December 6, 2023 #24 Share Posted December 6, 2023 Do you need to RENT a knee scooter? Isn't there a loan cupboard near you? In our town we can get crutches, wheelchairs, knee scooters etc. from fire/ambulance services, the Elks club, Shriners, Masonic Temple etc. Call around, you may find you can borrow what you need and not have to pay a rental fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiguypaul Posted December 7, 2023 Author #25 Share Posted December 7, 2023 2 hours ago, cruiseguy1016 said: Do you need to RENT a knee scooter? Isn't there a loan cupboard near you? In our town we can get crutches, wheelchairs, knee scooters etc. from fire/ambulance services, the Elks club, Shriners, Masonic Temple etc. Call around, you may find you can borrow what you need and not have to pay a rental fee. Convenience for me. Scooter delivered directly to my room and picked up from my room. Worth the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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