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Cruise Port of Call Wheelchair Accessibility Review: Cozumel, Mexico

July 2, 2019July 2, 2019 Caribbean, Cruises, Ports of Call, Reviews accessibility review, caribbean cruise, cozumel, cruise, mexico, port of call

Although Cozumel is Mexico’s largest Caribbean island (and its most populated), it wasn’t until the 1960’s that this once-sleepy fishing village became a tourist attraction in its own right, following a documentary in which Jacques

Cruise Port of Call Wheelchair Accessibility Review: Roatán, Honduras

March 5, 2019March 15, 2019 Caribbean, Cruises, Ports of Call, Reviews accessible cruise, caribbean, cruise, cruise ship, honduras, port of call, roatan

I have been to almost two dozen ports of call in the Caribbean on cruises, and I have to say that Roatán is absolutely one of my favorites. The wheelchair accessibility is poor, but there

Cruise Port of Call Wheelchair Accessibility Review: Costa Maya, Mexico

March 5, 2019March 15, 2019 Caribbean, Cruises, Ports of Call, Reviews accessible cruise, costa maya, cruise, cruise ship, mexico, port of call

Costa Maya is one of the most popular Western Caribbean ports of call for cruise ships. This port is also beneficial for wheelchair users because all cruise ships dock here, so no tenders are required.

Cruise Port of Call Wheelchair Accessibility Review: Key West, Florida

March 3, 2019March 15, 2019 Cruises, North America, Ports of Call, Reviews, United States ADA, caribbean cruise, cruise, florida, key west, port of call, wheelchair accessibility

Watching a gorgeous sunset while dining al fresco on amazing seafood at one of the 250 or so restaurants is one of many pleasures in store for visitors to the southernmost city in the United

Frequently Asked Questions About Going on a (Wheelchair Accessible) Cruise

February 14, 2019March 11, 2019 Cruises, Travel Tips accessible cruise, accessible cruises, accessible cruising, cruise, cruises

I absolutely love going on cruises, and I think they are the best options for wheelchair users new to accessible travel. As an accessible travel agent, I get numerous questions from wheelchair users planning for

Tips for Going on a Wheelchair Accessible Caribbean Cruise

February 4, 2019April 1, 2019 Caribbean, Cruises caribbean, cruise, cruises, cruising, travel tips

Temperatures are hitting record lows in northern latitudes right now, so it’s no surprise that this is the busiest time of year for cruise bookings. One of the most popular destinations for cruising is the

Cruise Port of Call Wheelchair Accessibility Review: Nassau, Bahamas

January 28, 2019March 15, 2019 Caribbean, Cruises, Ports of Call, Reviews bahamas, cruise, cruises, nassau, port of call

Nassau is the capital of the Bahamas. It lies on the island of New Providence, with neighboring Paradise Island accessible via Nassau Harbor bridges. A popular cruise ship stop, the city has a hilly landscape

Cruise Port of Call Wheelchair Accessibility Review: St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands

January 28, 2019March 15, 2019 Cruises, Ports of Call, Reviews crown princess, cruise, cruises, port of call, st thomas

St. Thomas is the gateway island of the US Virgin Islands in the Caribbean. It’s known for its beaches and snorkeling spots. The territorial capital of Charlotte Amalie, founded by the Danish in the 1600s,

Cruise Port of Call Wheelchair Accessibility Review: Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos

January 28, 2019March 15, 2019 Cruises, Ports of Call, Reviews crown princess, cruise, cruises, grand turk, port of call, turks and caicos

Grand Turk Island is part of the Turks and Caicos, a British overseas territory comprised of 40 islands and cays. Seven miles long and 1 ½ miles wide, Grand Turk has served as the seat

Cruise Port of Call Wheelchair Accessibility Review: Basseterre, St. Kitts

January 28, 2019March 15, 2019 Cruises, Ports of Call, Reviews basseterre, crown princess, cruise, cruises, port of call, st kitts

Basseterre has been the British capital of St. Kitts since 1727, though it was part of the French sector when the two nations held the island concurrently. The name in French means “low land,” which