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10 Alaskan Cruise Essentials

Raquel MolinaMay 13, 2024 Are you getting ready to cruise to Alaska but are not quite sure what you should pack? Cruising to Alaska is quite different from your typical Caribbean or Bahamian cruise and making sure that you have packed the right items can be the difference between comfort and misery. Below are myContinue reading “10 Alaskan Cruise Essentials”

The Passport Predicament

Raquel MolinaApril 29, 2024 Are you a U.S. citizen going on a cruise soon and not quite sure if a passport will be required? Have you heard conflicting information regarding certain destinations or unfamiliar terms such as “closed loop”? Passport requirements can be a little tricky but the answers to the following frequently asked questionsContinue reading “The Passport Predicament”

Mobility Scooter Etiquette on a Cruise

Raquel MolinaApril 20, 2024 Using a mobility scooter on a cruise can be a wonderful option for SWANs (Seniors With Accessibility Needs) who want freedom and flexibility onboard but are limited by mobility issues. However, as more and more cruisers are utilizing scooters onboard, issues regarding scooter etiquette and safety have arisen. In an effortContinue reading “Mobility Scooter Etiquette on a Cruise”

My First Alaskan Cruise on the Ruby Princess

What I loved and what I Didn’t Raquel MolinaApril 11, 2024 San Francisco has always been one of my favorite cities, and I even called it home for several years, so I knew that embarking the Ruby Princess from the port of San Francisco would be a treat. The port is located on the embarcadero atContinue reading “My First Alaskan Cruise on the Ruby Princess”

3 Ways Norwegian Breakaway Fell Short For The Mobility Impaired

Raquel Molina April, 2024 #1 – Parking/Drop-Off On December 12, 2023, my mom and I boarded the Norwegian Breakaway sailing out of New Orleans, LA for a five night Caribbean cruise. Since there was also a Carnival cruise leaving out of the port on the same day, the traffic was an absolute nightmare. There wereContinue reading “3 Ways Norwegian Breakaway Fell Short For The Mobility Impaired”

8 TIPS FOR TRAVELING WITH A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY SCOOTER

Do you love to travel but have been putting it on the back burner because you’re not sure how manageable it will be while using a wheelchair or scooter? Does the thought of arriving at a destination rife with accessibility challenges make you shudder? Traveling with mobility challenges can be a little scary but withContinue reading “8 TIPS FOR TRAVELING WITH A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY SCOOTER”

Cruising Tips for Seniors With Accessibility Needs

Let’s face it, travel can be difficult – even for those who are young and healthy. However, for most of us, the the challenge of travel is well worth it even- into our senior years when we may begin to experience mobility and stamina issues. Cruising is a great way for seniors to travel becauseContinue reading “Cruising Tips for Seniors With Accessibility Needs”

Are Disney Cruises Senior Friendly?

Disney cruises have a reputation for being the premier choice for family fun at sea but are they a good choice for older sailors as well? I recently returned from a five day Caribbean cruise on the Disney Magic departing from New Orleans with my seventy-eight year old mother so I’d like to let youContinue reading “Are Disney Cruises Senior Friendly?”