By Ben Souza February 20, 2021 The most common questions that our Cruise Fever staff receive is “When will cruises resume?” and “How soon can I board a cruise ship to the Caribbean?”. The last cruise ships to leave from the U.S. with paying passengers departed on March 13, 2020. The author, Ben Souza was on […]
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Accessible Norwegian Cruise Line First To Cancel Cruises Until June 1
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that it has extended its suspension of sailings through June 1, 2021. In a very brief message sent to travel partners, Norwegian simply said that sailings would be canceled, and then launched into details about refunds and additional compensation for impacted cruisers. For prior suspensions, during the pandemic, Carnival Cruise […]
Do We Know The Truth About The 2021 Alaska Sailing Season?
In early February, Canada extended their ban on cruise ships until 2022, thus virtually cancelling the Alaska sailing season for the second year. This was a severe blow to many in the Accessible Community, like me, who were planning a make up cruise after the forced cancellation during 2020 due to Covid 19. Canada’s Minister […]
EZ Light Cruiser Lightweight Fold-able Power Wheelchair
Keep in mind folks when I offer some information on one of the scooters, at this point that is for information purposes only. I am showing you exactly what I am looking at to consider a purchase. I promise this. When I decide, you will know and I will offer a full explantion. EZ Light […]
Handicap Guide To Amber Cove
During my Carnival Sunrise cruise in February, 2020, I made my first visit to Amber Cove, Dominican Republic. There I found a nearly perfect port of call for any handicapped travelers, or those with virtually any disability. This is my handicap guide to Amber Cove. We docked mid-morning, next to the Carnival Elation. Amber Cove […]
How Accessible Is The Carnival Sunrise?
I sailed on the Carnival Sunrise from Fort Lauderdale in February 2020, just before the onslaught of Covid and the shutdown of the cruise industry. While overall, it was a good cruise, there were several issues for a mobility challenged solo traveler–not all the fault of the Carnival Sunrise. But, several things to be aware […]