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The secrets of a successful and accessible cruise experience depend on more than getting aboard a ship with big doorways and convenient toilets. Your process of selection begins when you first ask a cruise professional for assistance.

The most important choice you make when planning a cruise is who you ask for advice. While there are many knowledgeable cruise specialists in the travel industry, make sure you select someone who's an expert in accessible sailing. Ask your prospective agent how long
their business has been in existence. How long have they been selling accessible cruises ? How many ships have they inspected for accessibility ? And how many wheelchair travelers have they sent sailing ?

Next it's your turn to tell your agent about yourself andyour needs. Don't fear rejection and hold back information. Nothing hampers a professional agent more than a client who keeps secrets. While you may feel hesitant, you should discuss the full range of your needs including your requirements in bathroom equipment and
your transfer preferences.

Your next important choice is selecting the cruise that's just right for your needs, abilities, budget, and activities. With so many ships available, think of the process of selecting a ship like selecting a hotel. Ask yourself who your neighbors at sea will be, what will your surroundings to look like, and what activities does each ship offer. Some ships look for the "young and fun crowd" while others search out mature travelers who enjoy dinner theaters and not discos. Other obvious considerations for ship selection are destination and price.

If the time of year has the most influence on your plans, you might like to know there are generally three sailing seasons in this part of the world: winter cruising in the Caribbean, summer cruising in Alaska and Europe, and passages
through the Panama Canal between these two
seasons.Voyages in these parts generally fall into two broad categories: destination cruises which visit a different port each day, and resort cruises which offer more time to enjoy the luxury of your surroundings aboard ship.
It's no wonder that more travelers in wheelchairs are discovering the pleasures of an unpack-once cruise vacation. Where else can you find exciting destinations, luxurious surroundings, continuous activities, and sumptuous meals in one all-inclusive vacation ? 
This year choose to cruise.
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