Handicap rooms on the conquest

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Oscar Slaughter

Guest
Oscar would like to take the conquest out of Galveston. We usually use RCI because of the handicap rooms and good bath arrangement. Does anyone out there have personal knowledge of the handicap rooms? We're looking at 1001, 9203, and 6207 (or their matching cabins). Feel free to PM me if you need to.

Thanks guys
 
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Mbandy

Guest
Not sure about the Conquest but on Grand Princess a few years ago we got an upgrade from an inside to a partially obstructed ocean view. It was an accessable cabin. It was HUGE! Could have had a cocktail party in the shower. I could see how someone in a wheelchair would have an easy time in a cabin like that.
 
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Luci

Guest
All handicapped cabins are nice in all of the ships. I think they are 325sq.feet as compared to regular cabins that are 185sq.feet.
Try to get a cabin near the elevator so you don't have to walk a long ways. Try to book near the AFT elevator on the highest deck so you are very close to the Buffet area that are always located in the mid-ship to Aft area.
All the dinning rooms are also in the AFT area.

Also make sure that there are cabins above your deck instead of the buffet area or night club area so you will have a quiet cabin.

Never book a cabin located in the front of the ship because then you have a long walk to the Aft to go eat.

I have been in handicapped cabins when I cruise with a handicapped roomie. They are as big as a suite.

When I cruise alone I like to be in a tiny cabin because it makes me feel cozy. My sister snores and makes strange sounds so it is nice to have the handicapped cabin. We are both handicapped and have submitted papers to Carnival stating what our special needs are for our cabin. Carnival does have a special needs dept. where you can send them information on what your needs are. Have your travel agent contact that dept.
 
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mickeybenz

Guest
My husband and I cruised on the Carnival Glory (same deck plan as Conquest) and stayed in handicap room #6208. The bathroom was quite large (especially when comparing to bathrooms in the staterooms) and the bathroom door wide enough for a wheelchair to pass through. While neither one of us have a handicap we were booked in the room. Actually it would be nice if all cruise bathrooms were that size! ;) I worked for a medical equipment company and wheelchairs being able to pass through doors is a big issue. I remember thinking that wouldn't be an issue in that case!
 
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Luci

Guest
I don't know why most travel agents don't tell their handicapped clients that there are some handicapped cabins available on all ships.
I have seen many cruisers who are not handicapped assigned to handicapped cabins just because they were available.
Many "special needs" seniors qualify for those cabins even if they are not using a wheel-chair.
 
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