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The trouble being disabled.
Reviewed By: morgan, dewsbury on 23rd Jun 2008
Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean Cruises	Times cruised before: 0
Cruise Ship: Navigator of the Seas	Sailed: October, 2007
Destination: Canaries	Age: 65+

My wife and I were quite apprehensive when we arrived at Southampton for our first cruise. I was totally amazed at the size of the ship in the dock and more amazed when we looked around on board. When I booked the cruise I was told that the cabin was suitable for disabled but when we got on board I found that the cabin, a balcony, would allow us entry with the wheelchair but there were no facilities inside for disabled.I cannot really blame the company for the booking as the lad did say that as my wife can walk a few steps with the use of a walking frame, we would manage. He did not tell us that there was a quite high step to get into the bathroom and also one to get onto the balcony. However once on board we decided to make the most of it and my wife rather enjoyed me having to carry her over the thresh hold each day, into the bathroom and out onto the balcony. (We have been married for 46 years !). On returning to Southampton we were allowed to inspect a number of Designated Disabled cabins, once the passengers had disembarked. We found them to be of an excellent standard with full ameneties , so much so that we have booked two further cruises. A round trip to New York on the Queen Mary and a Med cruise on the new Royal Caribbean. The only trouble with needing a disabled cabin is that you have to BOOK EARLY !!!! Derek and Marie Morgan. Dewsbury West Yorks
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Opinion: Agree Comment by Richard Okill, Lee on the Solent (24 Jun 08 07:37) about this REVIEW.

Well done both of you. Faced with adversity you appear to have got stuck in, enjoyed yourselves and are now able to look forward to many more happy cruises. You must both be great characters, not one portion of blame or mention of compensation. I would be personally delighted to share a table with you and just know you will enjoy your QM2 experience. Best of luck.Richard

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