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From: Stella Finn
Date: 12-26-2014 11:16:39 am
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Subject: Going On a Cruise Vacation This Holiday Season?

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Going On a Cruise Vacation This Holiday Season?

By Stella Finn




The month of December brings with it many changes including a change in topics of discussion. Already talk of Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations has begun. Millions of Americans will be celebrating the holiday season in their own special way. Some will spend it at home with family and loved ones. Others will celebrate it in another country. Some will take a holiday cruise.

When it comes to cruises, special considerations are required. Unlike air travel that lasts mere hours, cruises last for days and weeks. Passengers on board need to have everything they need to ensure their time is properly spent and any needs that might arise are taken care of either by themselves or by the cruiser liner. With that being said, there are certain things passengers can't pack for themselves. This is where companies that provide special needs services truly shine.

These companies in the very basic sense are your very own concierge service that provides access to vital equipment during a cruise. Almost all of these items are vital in the sense they cater to a specific need medical or otherwise. These items include

On-board Transport

Don't get on a cruise unless they offer these! Unless of course you love walking for miles. A cruise ship by all means won't extend that long however the many decks and the passages within it can seemingly go on forever. To cover that much terrain will require the use of mobility scooters and wheelchairs, both of which should be readily available on the cruise liner. For people who have trouble walking or those with a medical condition that requires those to sit and not stand for extended hours will definitely benefits from this feature.

Facilities for Children and Toddlers

Just because you have a toddler doesn't mean you can't get on a cruise vacation. Cribs are a welcome sight for most vacationers going on a cruise. They provide a nice safe spot for the little ones. They are sturdily built and well balanced so as to not lose balance and fall. Now everyone can enjoy a cruise vacation and won't have to put it off until the kids have grown some!

Oxygen Tanks

The sea air is not for everyone. Far from the pollution effects of land air, the ocean air can be a pleasant and at times intense experience for some; thereby requiring them to use oxygen tanks. If not that, travellers who have asthma or any condition that could hinder in their breathing would require the steady of use oxygen masks and tanks. Since they can't be packed in a travel suitcase, cruise liners take the initiative to provide them for their passengers.

If you are going on a cruise, one of the first things to do is to inquire about all the services that it offers. Be sure to consult with a special needs group before making reservations. Knowing what all is offered is a great way to ensure you get to make the most of your holiday vacation.




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