Specialist independent tour operator, Accessible Travel & Leisure, is offering a wide range of cruises for 2006, including the Baltic Capitals, Norwegian Fjords and Mediterranean Treasures options.
For singles, couples, groups or families, the fully accessible packages provide a good range of accessible cabin accommodation, amenities, entertainment and leisure activities.
Cruises to other destinations such as the Caribbean, USA and Canada are also available.
For holidaymakers with mobility issues, the well-equipped cruise liners offer accessible inside, outside or balcony cabins which are more spacious than standard accommodation and include roll-in showers and grab rails by the toilet and bath.
- The Baltic Capitals Cruise departs for 14 nights from Southampton on June 10 and is operated by P&O. Cities visited include Copenhagen, Stockholm Tallinn, St Petersburg, Helsinki, Gdansk and Oslo. Guests sail aboard Aurora which has 22 wheelchair accessible cabins, each with a large roll-in shower and push button automatic doors. This cruise is priced at £1,599 per person.
- Norwegian Fjords Cruise is a 12-night cruise with P&O departing Southampton on June 9. Some of the fjords include Hardangerfjord, the second largest in Norway which features the magnificent 525 ft waterfall Skjeggedalsfoss. The cruise also visits Andalsnes, Romsdalfjord, Honningsvaag, North Cape, Tromso, Trondheim, Olden, Nordfjord and Bergen. This cruise is aboard the Oriana which offers eight wheelchair accessible cabins. The price is £1,449 per person.
- Mediterranean Treasures Cruise is a 14-night trip operated by Royal Caribbean Cruises departing Southampton on July 8. The Legend of the Sea liner visits Gibraltar, Barcelona, the French Riviera, Corsica, Palma de Mallorca, Lisbon and Vigo. The Legend of the Sea has 17 wheelchair accessible cabins and excellent children’s facilities. The price is £1,273 per person.
All prices include port taxes, meals and entertainment. Drinks, gratuities and shore excursions are extra.
Accessible Travel & Leisure will advise and book pre- and post-trip accommodation at accessible hotels from £40 per person per night, source UK flights which connect with Southampton airport and arrange acc4essible transfers.
The port of Southampton offers parking and assistance, and personal equipment such as hoists and shower chairs can be taken on board with help.
For further information on Accessible Travel & Leisure’s range of cruises, telephone 01452 729739 or visit www.accessibletravel.co.uk.