U.S. citizens planning a vacation to the Bahamas needn't worry about mobility problems on cruise ships as long as they plan ahead. Passengers who use wheelchairs can expect spacious cabins, flat thresholds, roll-in showers, and many more amenities that will make the trip a pleasant sailing experience. A Supreme Court ruling has declared that all cruise ships traveling within U.S. waters, including those flying under foreign flags, must abide by ADA laws.
Why Take a Cruise Ship Instead of Flying to the Bahamas?
Anyone using a wheelchair that has ever had to deal with airline travel knows the frustrations that are involved, especially with chair transfers, tiny restrooms, boarding and disembarking the plane, and wheelchair storage regulations (batteries, disassembly, etc). Consider too, that most of the islands don't have large airports. The commuter aircraft used are boarded by stairways.
The MSNBC website posted the article, "How to Plan an Accessible Carribbean Vacation" (2005) submitted by Emily Kruckemyer. The author names Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Holland America and Crystal Cruise Lines as the foremost companies attentive to passengers with mobility limitations. Kruckemyer points out, "Royal Caribbean ... has hydraulic lifts for pools and Jacuzzis, and casinos with wheelchair-approachable tables and slot machines." And, "Access Coordinators for Royal Caribbean can assist in planning cruises and will recommend practical shore activities."
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