Wheel chair question in Port Canaveral.......

[knyisles]

I was hoping someone could tell me how to reserve a wheel chair. Who do you call and how do you go about reserving one? Do you get it at the port or on the ship? Does it cost money to reserve one? Any information would be much appreciated.......

We are so new to these types of questions. Our cruise is 2 weeks away - the 8/11/05 Wonder. We will be traveling with 33 people occupying 10 cabins. We originally booked the end of October. We are taking a family member who has cancer. Two months ago, we were told by the Dr.'s that the family member will not make it until September. We tried to switch the cruise to the earliest available...but July was "sold out" for 10 cabins. We were able to make a last minute change to August 11th (earliest available cruise)......had to change flights, hotels, etc - what a nightmare....the price of the cruise more than doubled and we are now sailing during "hurricane season". None of that matters - as long as we can celebrate on the cruise. Well, we are now two weeks away and our family member has taken a turn for the worst. He now needs oxygen and needs a wheel chair. All he talks about is this cruise....he will be surrounded by his brothers and sister, 3 children, and all his grand children. We are keeping our fingers crossed that he has enough strength to make it....he is looking so forward to this. Which is why I asked the question about the wheel chair - Any info or advise would be much appreciated. We will be staying on deck 1 nearest to the medical center on the boat in case of an emergency.

 

[mmouse37]

Sorry to hear of your family member's ill health....

We used the company at the link below....they delivered the wheelchair to right inside the port terminal. Yes, there is a fee and you can contact them and they will tell you how much. They also picked up the chair from the terminal on our return.

http://www.caremedicalequipment.com/

There are other companies in the area as well, but we had good service from Care.

Good luck and have a great family cruise....make some wonderful memories!!!

Edited to add that I just looked at the website and found this about pricing for a regular wheelchair.

Our standard size wheelchairs (18'' wide seat), with fixed arms and standard footrests rent for $25.00 the first day and $5.00 each additional day. These fold up and fit into most trunks. We also offer the option of removable arms, elevating leg rests and oversized wheelchairs.

MJ

 

[din]

Sorry to hear about your family member and when he gets on the ship he will enjoy his cruise. This december my mom will be joining us for the cruise and I had to call for the same information that you are looking for, wheelchair and oxygen. In addition to the company listed by mmouse37, there is another company: Brevard Medical located nearby.

Here is the thread that I posted and some suggestions providerd by fellow DISers. Medical Equipment