Just because you are differently-abled or need assistance, it should not stop you from having fun. Today seniors, as well as differently able people, can go on cruises. Many cruise liners are now offering assisted living at the sea and more and more people are eager to try out these cruises. People can make their cruise booking through a travel credit card. Apart from using your travel credit card, you might also like to use your shopping credit card every time your liner stops.
Disabled Cruises
If you think that you are disabled and you cannot go for a cruise, then think again. This is because; the cruise liners have come up with, what is called ‘Disabled Cruises’, to enable people, with disabilities, sail across the oceans and travel to those places which they have only dreamt of visiting.
Disabled Cruises are a new invention in the field of style cruising. These types of cruises are designed with the utmost care, as the travelers availing these cruises are people who are physically challenged and are thus special. The ships have all the amenities and other facilities that will make their journey safe, secure and comfortable.
There are many cruise liners who offer Disabled Cruise Packages. Some of them are Norwegian Dawn, Regent Seven Seas, Disney Magic, Holland America, and Royal Caribbean cruise lines.
Most ships are fitted with all modern features and aides that will make sure that you do not have any trouble in the course of your journey. Right from the time, you book your cabin till the end of your cruises you are assured of 24 hours room service and total assistance from the crew. The ships have wheelchair facilities to help these people to board the ship easily. The ships have lifts that allow one to move freely and easily within the ship. The cabins have text phones that can be used by people with hearing disabilities. The cabins also have provision for seeing dogs used by the visually impaired. The entire ship is fitted with signboards so that the travelers have a safe and hassle-free journey. The food offered is also of good quality and the crew makes sure that the best of menus are available. If required, then special meals can be ordered for people who require a special diet. The services are simply marvelous. The crew is hospitable, warm and friendly. They are always ready to assist you and ensure that you have a gala time.
The ships also have adequate medical supplies and nurses and doctors are always available onboard. The cruise liners make sure that you have a wonderful journey. They leave no stone unturned to make you feel special and make your voyage a memorable experience.
Disabled Cruises have indeed opened up a new world for people with serious disabilities. The chance to travel across the seas and visit some of the exotic places of the world has come as a boon to these people.
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Senior Cruises:
A cruise meant for the senior citizens, Senior Cruises have opened up a new world for the elders who have a deep desire to travel across the globe and see the wonders of the world. With their children all grown up and busy with their own lives, the senior citizens often find it difficult to spend their time. This is the time when a Senior Citizen cruise proves helpful. Various international cruise liners have these types of cruise packages that the elderly can avail, and go for a holiday to some of the most beautiful and exotic destinations of the world. Children can also take their elderly parents for a Senior Cruise.
The Senior Cruises are designed keeping in mind the age of its guests and their choices. The most important thing on these cruises is the utmost comfort level. The beds and seating arrangements are highly comfortable and cozy. The cabins have a warm ambiance and are spacious enough to make sure that guests have a safe journey.
The ships organize a number of activities onboard to make sure that its guests have a wonderful time. Enrichment programs like music lessons, lectures on various topics or classes, where the basics of the internet are taught, are conducted on the ships to keep the travelers busy. Surely, one can see that the tastes and choices of the seniors have changed nowadays. A number of games are also conducted for their entertainment. Fitness programs are also organized for the passengers. One can also go for a rejuvenating massage at the spa. The food offered is primarily healthy food consisting of fresh fruits and vegetables.
In these types of cruises, one can visit the ancient cities of Greece and Italy or marvel at the picturesque view of the Norwegian Fjords or the Great Coral Reef in Australia. Some of the cruise liners that have Senior Cruise Holiday Packages are Cunard, Holland America, Crystal, Celebrity, Royal Caribbean and Princess.
Senior Cruises are now days being increasingly promoted by the top cruise liners of the world to give the senior citizens an opportunity to go around the world and see the places of their dreams.