Teacheranne
Two points from me!
First, I object to paying a single supplement only to find that I have been given a tiny, single room. In Austria, I swear the room I had used to be a cleaning cupboard, I could touch the walls at both side when I stretched out my arms! This happens a lot in Europe and also with single cabins on cruises. How can hotels or cruise ships justify this when I have paid a supplement?
I have travelled extensively but now I have severe arthritis, I am limited as the locations, I have also developed a fear of flying so have began looking at using the train to access river cruises in Europe or sailing from the UK. I am unable to find a suitable holiday though as most river cruises mention the possibility of having to clamber across other moored boats to access the port, not something I could do. Also with ocean going cruise ships ( I fancy going to Norway) being so large, I don't think I could walk far enough to get around the ship for meals, entertainment or landing. Any ideas of companies/ships which provide mobility scooters to rent?
Hello, I can totally understand your frustrations with single accommodation, it is something we raise with holiday companies and cruise lines. The best way round this is to keep a very close eye on offers for single travellers where there is no single supplement, and often double rooms are offered for single occupancy. We try to highlight these in our special offers newsletters each month.
A cruise to the Norwegian fjords would be fabulous and most cruise lines can accommodate mobility scooters easily. In fact, we have several reviews on www.silvertraveladvisor.com about this very experience. And you can sail from the UK too, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines leave from Southampton, Dover, Newcastle and Liverpool.
Try www.mobilityatsea.co.uk/accessible-cruising for scooter and other accessibility equipment.