How to Choose a Suitable Accessible Cruise Cabin for a Child with Special Needs?
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<strong>How</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Choose</strong> a <strong>Suitable</strong> <strong>Accessible</strong> <strong>Cruise</strong><br />
<strong>Cabin</strong> <strong>for</strong> a <strong>Child</strong> <strong>with</strong> <strong>Special</strong> <strong>Needs</strong>?<br />
By<br />
<strong>Special</strong>needsatsea.com
If you have decided <strong>to</strong> cruise <strong>with</strong> your child <strong>with</strong><br />
special needs, you are on the beam because<br />
there are no issues <strong>with</strong> cruising <strong>with</strong> a family<br />
<strong>with</strong> physical impairments. <strong>How</strong>ever, while<br />
taking your child on a cruise is a great idea, it is<br />
important <strong>to</strong> make cruising easy and com<strong>for</strong>table<br />
<strong>for</strong> your child. Thus, be<strong>for</strong>e you go out and about,<br />
make sure that you book a suitable cabin <strong>for</strong> your<br />
special-needs kid. <strong>How</strong>ever, do you know what<br />
you should take in<strong>to</strong> account when choosing a<br />
cabin on an accessible cruise <strong>for</strong> your physically<br />
challenged child?
While you may think of referring <strong>to</strong> a travel agent, you can make important as well<br />
as right decisions yourself <strong>to</strong>o. Following are some aspects you should ruminate<br />
when choosing a cabin <strong>for</strong> your special-needs child:
<strong>Choose</strong> a Middle Deck <strong>Cabin</strong><br />
Middle deck cabins are most suitable <strong>for</strong> disabled children, particularly <strong>for</strong> the first-time cruisers.<br />
It is because your child may get sea sick or feel nausea and a cabin in one of the ship’s middle<br />
decks would keep him from feeling sick. So, if a cruise has 15 decks, you should book your cabin<br />
on the tenth or eleventh deck. In short, try <strong>to</strong> get accommodation somewhere in the middle of<br />
the ship.
Avoid Disturbance & Noise<br />
An appropriate cabin <strong>for</strong> a noise-sensitive child is one which is quiet & peaceful. Because of so<br />
many activities, on-board entertainment, and people on board, there are repetitive sounds on<br />
the cruise, which may disturb and annoy your child.<br />
Thus, <strong>to</strong> avoid any disturbance, get a stateroom which is away from noise, chaos and uproar.<br />
Preferably, book a stateroom lodged between two decks.
A cruise has pools, gym, theaters, buffets and casinos, which are crowded and could be very<br />
disturbing <strong>for</strong> your child. Thus, find a stateroom which isn’t affected by the crowded places and<br />
different activities and make sure your child feels com<strong>for</strong>table all the time and sleeps<br />
undisturbed.
Arrange Mobility & Other Aides<br />
Depending upon the special needs of your child, you know what you would require on the cruise.<br />
For instance, a child <strong>with</strong> limited mobility would need a wheelchair <strong>to</strong> navigate and move<br />
around. Also, keep this in mind that there are only few cabins that allow keeping wheelchairs<br />
and, thus, it is important that you discuss the special needs of your child be<strong>for</strong>ehand and do the<br />
booking and arrangements in advance.
Keep a Distance from the Kitchen<br />
Some children are sensitive <strong>to</strong> strong smells and aromas and they may choke or<br />
sneeze repetitively. To avoid this situation, book a stateroom away from the<br />
kitchen. Five staterooms away distance is a safe distance.<br />
Likewise, some children are sensitive <strong>to</strong> light and they can’t sleep <strong>with</strong> lights on. In<br />
that case, try <strong>to</strong> book a cabin <strong>with</strong>out windows or balconies and make sure that the<br />
booked cabin turns the system off when required.<br />
Being a parent, your main goal should be finding a friendly cabin <strong>for</strong> your child. You<br />
should know his special needs and convey them <strong>to</strong> the cruise administration be<strong>for</strong>e<br />
setting off. Don’t <strong>for</strong>get <strong>to</strong> arrange the special aides which could be significant <strong>for</strong><br />
your child throughout the journey.
Contact Us<br />
http://www.specialneedsatsea.com/<br />
302 NW 1st Street Dania Beach, FL 33004<br />
Phone Toll Free: 1-800-513-4515<br />
Phone: 954-585-0575