AbilityTips
Know your battery
If flying with a motorized wheelchair or scooter, bring documentation that describes whether the device is powered by a wet, dry, or gel battery. The battery type determines whether the battery must be removed for transit in the airplane (gel typically does not need to be removed).
LATEST DESTINATION REVIEWS
Half Moon Cay, Bahamas
Half Moon Cay, Holland America’s private island in the Bahamas, is a surprisingly nice stop. Considering the island is located in the middle of the Caribbean, where ADA laws do not apply, it is mostly accessible, and offers plenty to do for people with mobility challenges. The Holland America tender is also very wheelchair accessible, so getting on and off the island in a wheelchair or scooter is doable.
Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas
Nassau is the largest city of the Bahamas, and also serves as the capital. It is a busy port on the Caribbean cruise ship circuit, and is worth a visit. Paradise Island, home to the famous Atlantis Resort and Casino, is a short drive from both the cruise terminal and Lynden Pindling International Airport.
Princess Cays, Bahamas
The Princess Cays is a private island owned by Princess Cruises. Princess uses the island as a port itinerary on many of its Caribbean cruises. There isn’t a dock large enough to support the cruise ship, so passengers must tender to the island, which could potentially pose a challenge for wheelchair bound travelers.
TOP 10 DESTINATIONS
- Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas
- Punta Cana, La Altagracia, Dominican Republic
- Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, USVI
- Half Moon Cay, Bahamas
- Washington, District of Columbia, USA
- Hamilton, Pembroke, Bermuda
- San Juan, Puerto Rico, US Territory
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Colon, Colon Province, Panama
- George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands