Ma Ma H Posted June 9, 2008 #1 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Has Anyone Rented Either A Motorized Skooter Or Wheelchair When Sailing Out Of Cape Liberty, Bayone, New Jersey. I Am Handicapped And Would Rather Rent Than Try To Bring My Hoveround. I Have A Regular Wheelchair Which Would Be Easier To Bring And Rent A Motorized One At The Pier. I Am Sailing October 2009 Aboard The Constellation, And Have A Handicapped Room. This Will Be My First Cruise Since My Accident In 2005. Thanks............... I Would Appreciate Any Information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzmaven Posted June 9, 2008 #2 Share Posted June 9, 2008 I looked into this for my mother and found several companies that offer this service in Florida, but I haven't looked in New York. I think a simple google search would start you in the right direction. If you are going to rent a scooter though make sure you have a handicapped cabin. They will not fit in a regular cabin. I have seen people leave them in the hallway (not a good idea and dangerous, IMO) and also by the elevators (which is at the very least unsightly and which also could be dangerous). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ackieboy Posted June 9, 2008 #3 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Hi! I just returned from the Connie (I sailed 5/17-5/31). I am physically challenged, but do not use a wheelchair or scooter as a regular course of action. I do know that there is a company called Scootaround and they can be reached at 1-888-441-7575. They rent scooters and will deliver right to the pier. Also, if you do not want to take the scooter off the ship with you and are comfortable using a manual wheelchair, you can always take one of the ship's chairs off with you on tour etc. Also, on my recent cruise, I had accessible stateroom 7143 and it was great!!! This was my second time on the Constellation (my 20th cruise overall), and she is one of my favorite ships. I hope this information helps. Have a great cruise!!! Regards, Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Napi's Mom Posted June 9, 2008 #4 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Hi! I just returned from the Connie (I sailed 5/17-5/31). I am physically challenged, but do not use a wheelchair or scooter as a regular course of action. I do know that there is a company called Scootaround and they can be reached at 1-888-441-7575. They rent scooters and will deliver right to the pier. Also, if you do not want to take the scooter off the ship with you and are comfortable using a manual wheelchair, you can always take one of the ship's chairs off with you on tour etc. Also, on my recent cruise, I had accessible stateroom 7143 and it was great!!! This was my second time on the Constellation (my 20th cruise overall), and she is one of my favorite ships. I hope this information helps. Have a great cruise!!! Regards, Dean Am wondering about same when NOT ON a Carb.or other local cruise, but in , say NZ/Aust. It seems to me it might be hard to rent one there, as the ships leaves from a different port than we end in, not to mention perhaps they probably just don't have the service there?:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ma Ma H Posted June 9, 2008 Author #5 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Dean, Thank You For Your Quick Reply To My Question, I Appreciate It Very Much. I Have Cabin 7137 For Oct.2009 So I Have A Long Way To Go. Please God I Will Be Moving Better By Then, I Lived In Rockland For 40 Years And We Ust Moved To Orange In 2006. Thanks Again.. Ellen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ackieboy Posted June 10, 2008 #6 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Hi! Just a thought, but I think if you contact the Society for Accessible Tourism and Hospitality (http://www.sath.org) they should be able to refer you to someone who can help you rent a scooter for the Australia New Zealand cruise. I hope that helps! Happy cruising! Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkjretired Posted June 10, 2008 #7 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Don't rent this one... Check out the pictures.... http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/185/story/177273.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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