Hi Bill! While I use a walker and not a wheelchair, I would recommend Celebrity 100%. They bend over backwards to help the handicapped people. We weren't able to get a handicapped stateroom or even see one for that matter, but all the wheelchair people appeared very happy. Doors in staterooms were wider, and very easy to open, and stayed open when pushed back.
Constellation Aug. '02
Second choice is Princess. Saw a post about Prisendam. Heard it was very bad after refurbishing,
Posts: 321 | Location: Beverly Hills, FL | Registered: June 20, 2002
Hi Sue Thanks for the good word about Celebrity. I have heard nice things about them. My problem is we need a wash machine and they unlike Princess,Carnival and Holland America for some reason don't have them. I know they take your cleaning etc but with my problems we prefer a washer and dryer. Bill
Posts: 36 | Location: New Jersey, USA | Registered: June 23, 2002
For the last four years, since my wife became disabled, we've cruised seven times. Most on Princess, and one each on RCI and Celebrity - Summit. To date, no problems with any of the above. The crew is always willing to help, the HP cabins are accessible and if there are minor glitches, all I do is ask our steward and, presto,it is done in a heart beat. The same in the Restaurant or ( Hm ) Casino and upper decks.
Posts: 35 | Location: Wexford, PA, USA | Registered: February 11, 2003
To add another $.5! BILL, I aggree with you regarding the loundry. To our surprise, we found Summit does not have it and for our eleven day cruise, wife and I have simply washed our own stuff and placed it on our balcony to dry. Granted, it looked as a"refugee camp" but I think no one cared in the middle of the Caribbean. Oh yes, we purchased a little detergent box in Panama City for $1.00 (instead of using Summit's service 20 X as much.) Princess always has a loundry and all one has to buy is a $.50 soap envelope!
Posts: 35 | Location: Wexford, PA, USA | Registered: February 11, 2003
