how to choose a suitable accessible cruise cabin for a child with special needs

How to Choose a Suitable Accessible Cruise Cabin for a Child with Special

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If you have decided to cruise with your child with special needs, you are on the beam because there are no issues with cruising with a family with physical impairments. However, while taking your child on a cruise is a great idea, it is important to make cruising easy and comfortable for your child. Thus, before you go out and about, make sure that you book a suitable cabin for your special-needs kid. However, do you know what you should take into account when choosing a cabin on an accessible cruise for your physically challenged child?

While you may think of referring to a travel agent, you can make important as well as right decisions yourself too. Following are some aspects you should ruminate when choosing a cabin for your special-needs child:

Choose a Middle Deck Cabin

Middle deck cabins are most suitable for disabled children, particularly for the first-time cruisers. It is because your child may get sea sick or feel nausea and a cabin in one of the ship’s middle decks would keep him from feeling sick. So, if a cruise has 15 decks, you should book your cabin on the tenth or eleventh deck. In short, try to get accommodation somewhere in the middle of the ship.

Avoid Disturbance & Noise

An appropriate cabin for a noise-sensitive child is one which is quiet & peaceful. Because of so many activities, on-board entertainment, and people on board, there are repetitive sounds on the cruise, which may disturb and annoy your child. Thus, to avoid any disturbance, get a stateroom which is away from noise, chaos and uproar. Preferably, book a stateroom lodged between two decks.

A cruise has pools, gym, theaters, buffets and casinos, which are crowded and could be very disturbing for your child. Thus, find a stateroom which isn’t affected by the crowded places and different activities and make sure your child feels comfortable all the time and sleeps undisturbed.

Arrange Mobility & Other Aides

Depending upon the special needs of your child, you know what you would require on the cruise. For instance, a child with limited mobility would need a wheelchair to navigate and move around. Also, keep this in mind that there are only few cabins that allow keeping wheelchairs and, thus, it is important that you discuss the special needs of your child beforehand and do the booking and arrangements in advance.

Keep a Distance from the Kitchen

Some children are sensitive to strong smells and aromas and they may choke or sneeze repetitively. To avoid this situation, book a stateroom away from the kitchen. Five staterooms away distance is a safe distance. Likewise, some children are sensitive to light and they can’t sleep with lights on. In that case, try to book a cabin without windows or balconies and make sure that the booked cabin turns the system off when required. Being a parent, your main goal should be finding a friendly cabin for your child. You should know his special needs and convey them to the cruise administration before setting off. Don’t forget to arrange the special aides which could be significant for your child throughout the journey.

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