Wheelchair Accessible Cruises & Ships | Holland America Helps

Описание: I interview Ashley Vaughn about accessibility on Holland America and how they help those who travel with challenges.


We talk about wheelchair-accessible cruises and ships.
1. One comment I hear is that there is not much availability for passengers that need an accessible cabin, can you offer any advice?
2. Are there some ships that have more accessible cabins than others?
3. Some cruise lines have different categories of accessible cabins, for instance fully accessible, limited mobility accessible, with the biggest difference being the bathroom. Does your cruise line have different levels of accessibility?
4. Do your required proof of the need for an accessible cabin?
5. I know some people will book one that is accessible for the extra space without a need, how do you prevent that?
6. Do you have excursions that are accessible, and how do passengers find them?
7. What accommodation do you make for the blind?
8. What accommodation do you make for the deaf?
9. What accommodation do you make for autism?
10. What about tender ports and accessibility?
11. Is the spa accessible?
12. Are the pools and hot tubs accessible?
13. What assistance is available for those with challenges?
14. Are there plans for further enhancements for those that travel with challenges?
15. Are there Itineraries that are better for those traveling with challenges, from the perspective of ports that are easier to navigate?

Holland America does not have a specific program for those that are autistic or suffer from another sensory processing disorder. We also talked about the use of oxygen on board and the providers they work with like Special Needs at Sea and they also work with them for dialysis.

Holland America does a really good job with having very accessible cruise ships and making provisions for accessible cruises.