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Sticky P&O Factsheet

by david63 » 14 Jun 2019, 14:52

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For anyone not aware of this, or needs any information about P&O's Accessibility/Medical policies here is their factsheet

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Interesting read. Thank you David

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16 Jun 2019, 14:18
check in problems

by poole boy » 27 Jun 2021, 08:49

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check in problems Britannia
check in opened this morning for our 4 night cruise on Britannia the system now wants you to check in online the problem...

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They do have computers for the blind.

And blind dogs for the Guides.

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01 Jul 2021, 15:36
Hiring mobility aids

by stocktonmackem » 22 Feb 2013, 16:44

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Just found this site via the facebook page, missed the P & O forum. I have to hire a shower/commode for my husband as P & O dont loan them out...

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I need a mobility scooter for a Fred Olson shore tour, can I take foldup type scooter with me, thanks.

Common sense would suggest that a folding...

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03 Jul 2019, 09:33
On board with a scooter

by CaroleF » 25 Nov 2016, 11:49

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I'm hoping that Dai or someone who has been on board with a scooter may be able to help. We are on Aurora in a couple of weeks and this will be the...

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Hi Carole, enjoy your cruise. We are going on Ventura next year having an aft cabin on C deck this time. Which suite did you have when we visited...

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01 Sep 2017, 12:50
Mobility Form

by CaroleF » 22 Sep 2016, 12:35

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I have filled in a Mobility Form for our next cruise in December and sent it back to P&O. This is because I want to take a small mobility scooter...

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Thanks everyone, can now stop expecting a reply! Never been on a cruise that near to Christmas so really looking forward to it.

Carole

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Last post by CaroleF
23 Sep 2016, 09:20
Advice please

by CaroleF » 06 Oct 2015, 11:52

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I am not, at the moment, a wheelchair user and for a lot of the time I don't need one. However, I have problems standing for more than about 10...

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Sorry to Hijack this thread but I cannot find anywhere that tells me to post a new topic. I booked my first solo cruise today and I'm heading to the...

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03 Sep 2016, 18:38
Are we Missing Part of the Story?

by david63 » 23 Jul 2016, 11:30

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I don't often look at Facecloth but over the last day or so there has been an ongoing saga about one (or is it two, or even three?) blind couples...

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It was a pleasure to share the lift with them, they were such good fun.

I always remember seeing a programme about people who were deaf and blind...

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Last post by oldbluefox
03 Aug 2016, 22:35
Scooter

by Scorpio1 » 26 Jul 2016, 15:18

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Hi, I'm posting on here as it is the only place I can see 'New Topic'. Question, can you take a scooter on board an accessible shuttle bus? Would I...

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Hi Scorpio. As far as I can see you've posted in exactly the right place.

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Last post by Mervyn and Trish
28 Jul 2016, 18:22
Airport Assistance advice

by CaroleF » 07 Feb 2016, 09:59

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We are off on a Barbados fly cruise shortly. Several years ago after I was getting over a broken ankle we got airport assistance only because someone...

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keep a copy of the confirmation papers - just in case....

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Last post by Meg 50
15 Feb 2016, 14:28
Getting rollator on board

by Marie Lloyd » 19 Jan 2016, 21:35

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We are off the Canaries next month. For the first time we will be taking a folding wheelchair and a folding rollator for my husband. He will...

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But the main thing is...they'll get you on !

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Last post by qbman1
21 Jan 2016, 14:31
new to cruising with wheelchair

by titania2008 » 20 Jul 2015, 13:39

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Hi all,
Hoping to go away this summer with mum, she has mobility problems but very very bad at the moment so will be getting a wheelchair. General...

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I also travel with a wheelchair as my disability varies from day to day . I have a very ultralight folding drive wheelchair in grey and black and...

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06 Sep 2015, 19:38
Part time wheelchair users.

by Mr-big-bits-mk2 » 30 Apr 2013, 07:58

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This is probably obvious to most but if it hadn't occured to you you may not need to book an accessible cabin which can sell out early and limit your...

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A pity no one replied earlier to your post. I received the same answer when enquiring about a fold up scooter. As a result I bought a secondhand...

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Last post by oldfella76
23 Dec 2014, 17:01
Two wheelchair/scooter users

by Loublou66 » 14 Oct 2014, 17:53

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Hi. I'm taking a cruise with my Mum over Xmas and new year with HollandAmerica Line (HAL). I use a powered wheelchair, non folding, and my Mum is...

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Good Evening

A very warm welcome to our friendly boards

. . . and what a grand picture you have posted

Tapatalk new to me, perhaps you can post...

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Last post by gfwgfw
21 Dec 2014, 19:58
Monte Carlo

by stocktonmackem » 07 Jun 2014, 13:49

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We will be going to Monte Carlo in September and at present we are meant to be docking. Hubby is in a wheelchair and although I know Monte Carlo is...

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We weren't that impressed with the Aquarium itself, although the coral was attractive. We have better in this country.
Val

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Last post by hopefultraveller
29 Sep 2014, 13:21
Carthage

by Timothy Turtle » 21 Mar 2014, 17:57

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We're looking at 2015 cruises and fancy one which calls at La Goulette (Tunis). The ruins of Carthage are nearby and looking at photos the site looks...

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Thanks Gill. I've read that not much work has been done at Carthage in recent years, so I suspect it's pretty much the same as when you visited!

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Last post by Timothy Turtle
21 Mar 2014, 23:02
Locked Please Define Disabled?

by ITWA Travel Writer » 11 Mar 2014, 14:58
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What does it mean to be disabled? Is it different than having a disability? What does it mean to view oneself as such, and how does the cruise...

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John ... they normally play in the ' LOTPW ' Topic but do like to circulate from time to time.

Topic locked as requested.
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Last post by Manoverboard
20 Mar 2014, 16:54
Aurora - Accessible balcony cabins

by Lynn S » 17 Jan 2014, 15:29

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If anyone has first hand information about the accessible balcony cabins on Aurora I'd be interested to hear their opinions.

Thanks!
Lynn

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If anyone has first hand information about the accessible balcony cabins on Aurora I'd be interested to hear their opinions.

Thanks!
Lynn

Hi...

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Last post by Timothy Turtle
08 Feb 2014, 23:47
Shuttle buses at Zeebrugge

by Timothy Turtle » 17 Jan 2014, 00:42

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Does anybody know if there is a wheelchair accessible shuttle bus provided at Zeebrugge? If so, where does it go to? Presumably Blankenberg.

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Thank you Val. Very helpful.

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Last post by Timothy Turtle
21 Jan 2014, 23:22
High tidal variance - Madiera, Canary Islands, Lisbon

by Timothy Turtle » 24 Jun 2013, 23:18

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My wife (who uses a wheelchair) and I are going to Madeira, Las Palmas, La Palma, Tenerife and Lisbon on Aurora in August. We were aware of the...

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Welcome home - glad you had a good cruise.

TT

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Last post by Timothy Turtle
14 Sep 2013, 12:07
Accessible cabins.

by towny44 » 13 Mar 2013, 14:16

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Does anyone have information on accessible cabins on Arcadia, Oceana, Oriana and Aurora.

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Hello MeMe welcome, you gave me lots of useful advice on the old site.

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Last post by stocktonmackem
14 Sep 2013, 11:20
Eclipse Baltic cruise review.

by towny44 » 05 Aug 2013, 08:56

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Link to my cruise critic review of our June Eclipse cruise.

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Towny
the reason it stood out, was we have not paid any shuttle costs on our cruises so far? , so to see a charge being made was a bit odd
judging by...

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05 Aug 2013, 09:53
Cadiz for the wheelchair user

by The Girl » 01 Aug 2013, 20:33

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Please could someone advise if Cadiz town is suitable fro a wheelchair user my hubby will be doing the pushing with a smile whatever the problems but...

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Lisbon has lots of cobbles so it can be a problem with a wheelchair, strangely the roads are the worst, paved with very small sets rather like Rome,...

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Last post by towny44
02 Aug 2013, 18:57
Venice P&O or DIY.

by RB1961 » 27 Jan 2013, 10:53

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We have been to Venice before but my OH is now a part time wheelchair user.
She has limited mobility but can do the odd step with help. During the...

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I'm really glad you had a good time. Venice is special, isn't it!!

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Last post by Timothy Turtle
19 May 2013, 00:24
Accessible balcony cabins Aurora vs Ventura/Azura

by Lynn S » 29 Mar 2013, 23:15

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Can anyone give me a comparison of accessible balcony cabins on Aurora and Ventura/Azura? eg, size, storage, bathroom, balcony

Thanks very much, in...

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Can anyone give me a comparison of accessible balcony cabins on Aurora and Ventura/Azura? eg, size, storage, bathroom, balcony

Thanks very much, in...

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Last post by Dancing Queen
27 Apr 2013, 22:52
Round trip Caribbean cruises.

by towny44 » 23 Feb 2013, 11:39

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Since my wife's stroke it looks as though flying is now off the agenda, but we would still like to do some Caribbean cruises. So I checked out what...

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We went on arcadia christmas 2011 and had an inside accessable cabin near theatre not sure of number . Ann uses a manual chair there was plenty of...

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Last post by florrie135
26 Mar 2013, 16:42
Accessible Shore excursions on E310 - price of

by Fiona1 » 21 Mar 2013, 10:17

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Just received an e- mail with details of accessible shore excursions, the price of some are astronomical !

We are calling at ferrol, Gibraltar ,...

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We've also not taken any excursions - as mentioned you'll find you can get around quite a few of the places on your own. It's also nice to stay on...

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Last post by Lynn S
23 Mar 2013, 18:14
Istanbul

by hopefultraveller » 03 Feb 2013, 15:40

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I have only seen one accessible tour of Istanbul, which did not include entry into anything. Do P and O do an accessible shuttle and if so where do...

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Thank you all. This has been very helpful.

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Last post by hopefultraveller
01 Mar 2013, 17:00
USA & Canada cruise ports

by Susan Watt » 17 Feb 2013, 14:28

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Hubby & I are on Aurora R315 and wondered if anyone had any tips on what the ports are like for someone with walking problems (not wheelchair bound)....

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We did this cruise on Arcadia in 2011. We did every port DIY. Most of them have marquees on shore or the terminal building where you can get...

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Last post by lioness
22 Feb 2013, 20:02
Caribbean port maps and guides??

by KevandLin » 29 Jan 2013, 20:51

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Hiya were going on our first cruise ever for our honeymoon and we are really excited. We have done some hunting around on the net but not found any...

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A friend of mine has just told me he was fobbed off over a folding wheelchair & managed fine.

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29 Jan 2013, 21:55

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