The Access Adventure journal

May 2023 - Page 3 of 6 - Access Adventure

Cruise reporting, practical access guidance, reader questions, and firsthand notes for traveling with confidence.

New Tenders For Great Stirrup Cay

Written by Work Boat Staff, filed Passenger Vessels, News May 18, 2023 Incat Crowther delivers three new cruise tenders to Norwegian Cruise Lines Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) just welcomed three new 25-meter (82′) cruise tenders into their Caribbean fleet, stationed at Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas. The tenders were designed by Incat Crowther and built by Singapore’s Penguin […]

Traveler chose to fix her own wheelchair after this airline damaged it

Written by Zach Wichter for USA Today, May 22, 2023 The Department of Transportation collects data on airlines mishandling mobility devices on a monthly basis. But Emily Ladau’s incident isn’t likely to show up in any official report. Ladau’s wheelchair was damaged in late April on an American Airlines flight, but she never filed a formal complaint […]

Monday Travel and Cruise Industry News

May 22, 2023  Ferry Collides With Cargo Ship Ferry Collides With Cargo Ship is the top story on a busy Monday Travel and Cruise Industry News, May 22, 2023 with Chillie Falls. More than two dozen people were injured on Sunday when a ferryboat collided with a landing craft near Cebu Island Philippines. Also today, Tropical Weather Update […]

Options for Wheelchair Accessible Transportation while Traveling

Written by Ethan Godard for WhhelTheWorld, May 19, 2023 Exploring Your Options For wheelchair users, accessible transportation can become a fundamental consideration when planning a trip. Having accessible options to get around your destination is crucial, specifically for those who struggle to transfer to a vehicle seat or rely on a heavy power wheelchair that […]

Friday Travel and Cruise Industry News

May 19, 2023 Norwegian Cancels Alaska Season For Spirit Norwegian Cancels Alaska Season For Spirit is the lead story on Friday Travel and Cruise Industry News, May 19, 2023 with Chillie Falls. Norwegian Cruise Line has reached out to booked guests and affiliated travel partners to notify them that nearly all of Norwegian Spirit‘s 2024 […]

Thursday Travel and Cruise Industry News

May 18, 2023 Sophia Loren Godmother Again Sophia Loren Godmother Again is today’s lead on Thursday Travel and Cruise Industry News, May 18, 2023 with Chillie Falls. Sophia Loren holds a longstanding relationship with MSC Cruises, and will be godmother of MSC Euribia — the 19th MSC ship she serves as godmother of. The ceremony will take place […]