Has anyone sailed DCL Fantasy with a ECV

[connie1042]

Just have a lot of questions.

 

[stitchlovestink]

Yes...

 

[TheRustyScupper]

Just have a lot of questions.

Like what?

 

[connie1042]

Was it easy to maneuver around things on the ship. Do not have a Handicap room, will be on deck two. I know that from what I read, I would plug it in at night by the restaurant that is there. Did you take it off the ship to go shopping when in Cozumel and Jamaica, and CC? Is there a place to put it on CC, while I enjoy the beach. I can walk, just not a long way. Where did you rent it from? Did you have a better cruise, because you had it? Just not sure what to do. Have used them at WDW, so I know how to control it. Tell me the pros and cons please. Thank you.

 

[TheRustyScupper]

Was it easy to maneuver around things on the ship.
. . . passageways are wide enough for wheelchairs and ECV's
. . . elevator access is good

Do not have a Handicap room, will be on deck two. I know that from what I read, I would plug it in at night by the restaurant that is there.
. . . without knowing the room number, don't know how close is the restaurant
. . . can't answer that one, but the ECV would not fit in the room with you having enough room to walk around (approx 250 sq ft)
. . . ship cabins are prefabbed and tiny

Did you take it off the ship to go shopping when in Cozumel and Jamaica, and CC?
. . . you exit the ship through a lower-level gangway
. . . the ramp to the dock will allow use of a chair or ECV
. . . negotiating the land could be difficult due to uneven surfaces and sandy areas

Is there a place to put it on CC, while I enjoy the beach.
. . . not that we remember
. . . Mexico doesn't usually have public power outlets
. . . however, I do remember such in Vera Cruz along the "Tourist Mile" pier walkway

Where did you rent it from?
. . . most local rental places will deliver the ECV to the dock for your pick-up

 

[lanejudy]

The stateroom hallways are wide enough that the ECV should fit through if nothing has been left in the way. Stateroom hosts will move the housekeeping carts if necessary as they are always around; but if other guests have left ECVs or strollers or food trays, sometimes though can create obstacles. You may have a wait for an elevator, though being on deck 2 that should work to your advantage. Be aware there can be a good sized lip to get through doorways to the outside decks.

Since you do not have an HA stateroom, it is unlikely that an ECV will fit through the doorway into the stateroom. So yes you may need to park in the "designated" parking areas. I think that is deck 2 on the classics or deck 6 on the Dream/Fantasy. If you cannot walk to/from your stateroom, you may need to have another member of your party act as "runner" to park and retrieve the ECV for you. Keep checking with DCL as an HA room may become available for you.

I have not been to Cozumel or Jamaica, but accessibility in ports varies. Many of the countries on cruise itineraries do not have the strong accessibility laws that we are used to in the U.S. As such, there may not be curb cuts, may be steps into buildings/doorways, etc. You might try asking on the DCL forum about accessibility in those specific ports. You can take the ECV off the ship, be aware the ramp may be rather steep (I assume that depends on water levels).

You may not want to take the ECV off at Castaway Cay. It's basically beach, and you won't be able to move through sand. There are manual sand wheelchairs if you have someone who can push. You can also ask for golf-cart assistance to get from the ship to the tram.

Out of Port Canaveral, I know that Brevard Medical Equipment delivers ECVs to the ship, as does Walker Mobility and Special Needs at Sea. Most of the Orlando area rentals will not deliver to the ship, though depending on your pre- and post-cruise plans you may be able to arrange pick-up and return at an Orlando area hotel/resort.

Enjoy your cruise!

 

[connie1042]

Thanks everyone. I was worried about CC, but if I can get a ride to the tram, I will be good. I am not a brave person, so I don't think I would take it into Mexico or Jamaica. Would not want to break down and have no options. Thanks for all the answers. If I have more, I know where to ask. Thanks so much