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If you or a family member has special needs, it doesn’t have to stop you from enjoying a fun, exhilarating -- and also relaxing -- time aboard a cruise ship. From making an effort to help wheelchair-bound passengers enjoy time in the pool to helping a sight-challenged person get around the ship, cruise lines will do what it takes to help each passenger have a great time aboard.

Cruise lines will make accommodations for special needs cruisers based on their individual requirements. If you’re looking for a special needs cruise to accommodate a certain type of disability, many cruise lines are ready to serve. For passengers with mobility issues, cruise lines will typically have numerous elevators and special access doors, and will provide a map of the wheelchair-accessible areas of the ship. For passengers with sight issues, Braille signs and menus are available.  

If your special needs cruise involves food restrictions, many cruise lines can also accommodate them. Whether you need a gluten-free, vegetarian, kosher, or even a low-fat or low-sugar meal plan, talk to your hostess aboard the ship to arrange for your special meals.

Kids with special needs will also receive special accommodation on cruises that cater to special needs individuals. Typically, the child’s parents will need to provide information about the child’s special needs so that the kids’ clubs or youth helpers can be ready to best serve them.

Cruise lines can typically accommodate many types of special needs and will do their best to make the experience a great one for special needs passengers. As always, advance notice will help the cruise line serve you and your family in the most efficient and appropriate manner possible.

To learn more about special needs cruises and other great travel packages, consult your trusted travel advisor at Going Places Travel.