SpecialGlobe Family Travel
  • Our Favorite Hotels
  • Articles
  • Destinations
    • Yellowstone National Park
    • Orlando, Florida
    • San Diego, California
    • Oahu, Hawaii
    • New York City, New York
    • Atlantis, Bahamas
    • Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
  • Passing Through Reviews
    • Cambridge, MD
    • South Hampton, NY
    • Buxton, NC
    • Cheyenne, Wyoming
  • About

Travel Tips & Tricks

Whether it is your 1st or 100th family adventure, here are some tips and tricks to help make travel easier. Picking a destination, packing or navigating the airport, we hope these tips and tricks get you going!

Cruises - The Perfect Vacation

2/15/2015

0 Comments

 
Picture

Cruises - The Perfect Vacation

Cruises are perfect for family trips.  Taking a family vacation on a cruise ship is a great way for families with special needs children to bond.  Imagine meeting at dinner each day with each family member sharing their own unique adventures.  Not only are modern cruise ships equipped for special needs passengers, savvy cruise companies such as Disney, Norwegien Cruises and Royal Caribbean are actively recruiting these families.
Most newer cruise ships have special cabins available for special needs passengers and their families.  Usually, there is not an extra charge for reserving this type of cabin. In fact, some cruises offer special rates to assist families in arranging time away from home.  In addition, special needs families are encouraged to reserve specific times to use the very popular attractions aboard ship, thus eliminating long wait times. Special seats are usually available at most shows and events on the ship.  Most passengers look forward to leaving the ship to see a variety of ports, but there is plenty to do on board during the cruise.  This makes a cruise perfect for family members who need to stay on board, while allowing other family members the choice of activities on shore.

Ships have easy access to board and disembark from the ship for anyone with medical issues.  Access is just as easy through most of the modern ship, with elevators and clear passageways.  Dining areas are experienced in arranging seating and other needs for each meal, including the large dining rooms.  Many ships offer meals delivered to the cabin as well, if this works better after a busy day.

Depending on your family's needs, cruises can be chosen that are never very far from a port in case of a medical issue.  More importantly, all cruise ships have a medical department with doctors and nurses.  This can be quite calming when traveling with a special needs child.  An additional bonus is that medical equipment such as an oxygen concentrator or wheelchair can be ordered in advance and delivered to your cabin so that it is there on arrival.  An experienced travel agent can be quite helpful in planning an appropriate cruise.

If you would like to find out more about cruises for your family, contact us.  Together, we can plan a wonderful vacation with great family memories.
0 Comments



Leave a Reply.

    Picture

    SpecialGlobe Contributors

    From Parents, Travel Writers, 
    to those with expertise in Special Needs Travel you will find tips and tricks to make your dream trip a reality!  

    Archives

    February 2015
    January 2015
    November 2014

    Categories

    All
    Accessibility
    Activities
    ADHD
    Air Travel
    Apps
    Autism
    Camping
    Cerebral Palsy
    Courage
    Craft Ideas
    Cruise
    Education
    Games
    Holiday Travel
    Hotel
    Inspiration
    Medication
    Micromanagement
    Overprotective Tendencies
    Packing
    Photography
    Planning
    Research
    Routine
    Safety
    Saving Money
    Service Animal
    Sibling Stories
    Special Needs
    Structure
    Transportation
    Travel Insurance
    Travel Tips
    Travel Tricks
    Triggers
    Visual Aids

    RSS Feed

Home

About

specialglobe@gmail.com

Copyright © 2015
  • Our Favorite Hotels
  • Articles
  • Destinations
    • Yellowstone National Park
    • Orlando, Florida
    • San Diego, California
    • Oahu, Hawaii
    • New York City, New York
    • Atlantis, Bahamas
    • Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
  • Passing Through Reviews
    • Cambridge, MD
    • South Hampton, NY
    • Buxton, NC
    • Cheyenne, Wyoming
  • About