Eoghan-23 Posted March 9 #1 Share Posted March 9 I am going on an 8 day cruise to Western Caribbean, one excursion has a ladder I have to climb to get back in the sailing boat, I have a fear of ladders, anyone have any input Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisi Posted March 9 #2 Share Posted March 9 I think you may wish to post this request on the main board for ocean sailing that pertains to your cruise line. River ships have gangways to shore, no ladder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted March 9 #3 Share Posted March 9 moved to Ask a Cruise Question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaveitallbehind Posted March 9 #4 Share Posted March 9 (edited) I assume you mean the sailboat that is used in the excursion. I would think that the crew members on board would assist you up or down the ladder if needed. But not knowing how many steps are involved or the degree to which your fear would impact you, it would be very difficult to for me to recommend going on it, therefore I would suggest maybe avoiding this excursion if that would be a concern. Edited March 9 by leaveitallbehind 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted March 9 #5 Share Posted March 9 I imagine its a short ladder...3-5 feet. Is that still too much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalspin Posted March 9 #6 Share Posted March 9 5 hours ago, Eoghan-23 said: I am going on an 8 day cruise to Western Caribbean, one excursion has a ladder I have to climb to get back in the sailing boat, I have a fear of ladders, anyone have any input Welcome to Cruise Critic! It would seem to me that three rungs up onto a waiting boat is different than a multi-meter ladder up to a roof or ceiling of a house. There will, as someone said, be people to help you, plus if you fall, it's just into the water to start again! If you have a debilitating fear of even a step-stool to reach a shelf in the kitchen, it may be time to request a referal from your physician for a psychologist to help you conquer the phobia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum2Mercury Posted March 12 #7 Share Posted March 12 On 3/9/2024 at 9:58 AM, Eoghan-23 said: I am going on an 8 day cruise to Western Caribbean, one excursion has a ladder I have to climb to get back in the sailing boat, I have a fear of ladders, anyone have any input Asking the obvious question: If ladders are a problem, why this particular excursion? So many are available, why not make a different choice? Tweaking the question: What kind of experience do you want to have on this island? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted March 12 #8 Share Posted March 12 If you have to climb a ladder back into the boat, how are you getting into the water? By said ladder, or by jumping in? EM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare GeezerCouple Posted March 12 #9 Share Posted March 12 If this particular excursion seems important or especially appealing to you, then ask how many steps there are to the ladder, and perhaps a photo. (Some ladders have something like thick rods as "step"; others have flattened steps, etc.) Ask if there is any help for someone uncomfortable with ladders. But the bottom line is that this should be a *pleasant* experience for you. If you are likely to be dreading it in advance, or fearful during the excursion, then it's probably not the best choice. (Note: I have a different fear, of heights. There are some excursions I simply will NOT go on. Very occasionally, if it's something really special, then DH may go without me that day. But usually, we just select something else.) GC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted March 13 #10 Share Posted March 13 17 hours ago, Mum2Mercury said: Asking the obvious question: If ladders are a problem, why this particular excursion? So many are available, why not make a different choice? Tweaking the question: What kind of experience do you want to have on this island? I agree 100%. Why take any kind of excursion if it is going to cause major stress?....Cruising (for me anyway), is to DE-Stress...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eoghan-23 Posted March 13 Author #11 Share Posted March 13 I should have worded my inquiry into ladders a bit clearer, I'm terrified of extension ladders in general, I have had both knees and hips replaced and was concerned a about getting up, but, am able to get out a pool via ladder etc, so, the ship should be roughly the same, and, as stated by many, there'll be help if needed, I thank-you all good the input, I'm going on the excursion and will hand a blast 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted March 13 #12 Share Posted March 13 3 hours ago, Eoghan-23 said: I should have worded my inquiry into ladders a bit clearer, I'm terrified of extension ladders in general, I have had both knees and hips replaced and was concerned a about getting up, but, am able to get out a pool via ladder etc, so, the ship should be roughly the same, and, as stated by many, there'll be help if needed, I thank-you all good the input, I'm going on the excursion and will hand a blast Oh wow, that is not what I was expecting to read but in any case, I hope you have a great cruise😃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eoghan-23 Posted March 13 Author #13 Share Posted March 13 It's all good, I have cruised before, when I'm early 20's, while cruising is pretty much the same, a lot has changed over the years, I am looking forward to going, can't wait to tell everyone in this forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eoghan-23 Posted March 13 Author #14 Share Posted March 13 8 hours ago, Lois R said: I agree 100%. Why take any kind of excursion if it is going to cause major stress?....Cruising (for me anyway), is to DE-Stress...... I am not, in any way stressed, it was a simple inquiry, and, opening my "vulnerability" to one thing in my life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare frantic36 Posted March 13 #15 Share Posted March 13 6 hours ago, Eoghan-23 said: I should have worded my inquiry into ladders a bit clearer, I'm terrified of extension ladders in general, I have had both knees and hips replaced and was concerned a about getting up, but, am able to get out a pool via ladder etc, so, the ship should be roughly the same, and, as stated by many, there'll be help if needed, I thank-you all good the input, I'm going on the excursion and will hand a blast Do remember a ladder to climb into a boat is different to a ladder in a pool. The boat will be anchored and will be moving due to the swell of the water and you could have a few waves. Having had bilateral hip and knee surgery will you be comfortable climbing a ladder that is moving? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eoghan-23 Posted March 13 Author #16 Share Posted March 13 I have no idea, lol lol, this was the reason for the inquiry, in essence, I just cannot get on my knees, period, but, one doesn't use those on the rungs, lol,if I cancel the excursion, I'll never know, so, I've chosen to go, and not "overthink" I thank-you for your kind words, not everyone has been Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clo Posted March 14 #17 Share Posted March 14 2 hours ago, Eoghan-23 said: I am not, in any way stressed, it was a simple inquiry, and, opening my "vulnerability" to one thing in my life Virtual hugs 🙂 PS: I'm afraid of heights so an extension ladder is off-limits for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eoghan-23 Posted March 14 Author #18 Share Posted March 14 CLO, thank-you, very much, I'm sure I'll be able to maneuver the ladder, I've been told there's help, I have to conquer this. At the end of the day, I just don't want to look like an ass🤣🤣🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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