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Traveling With A Mobility Scooter - Flying & Cruising

Arlynn's Travels
Arlynn's Travels
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πŸ‘οΈ 15K viewsπŸ“… 3 years ago⏱️ 25:49
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I have used a Mobility Scooter one the first one my dear friend Barb as you all know now that you've you know been watching my videos and Don her husband allowed me to borrow one of theirs well after I did that it changed my world you guys

I highly recommend this I highly I highly encourage you if you are having mobility issues to at the very least get wheelchair assist

it has been a good experience a very good experience for me and I thank Barb and Dawn here personally for for helping me take that step to say okay I'm gonna go ahead and use a Mobility Scooter

please don't be embarrassed to do it please don't be embarrassed to ride your scooter through an airport or on the cruise ship for that matter

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Use wheelchair assist at airports and for layovers
βœ“Scooter to the gate and have scooter delivered to the plane gate
βœ“Label all scooter parts with name, address, email, and phone
βœ“Arrive at port city a day early to avoid missing the ship
βœ“Inform transport services about mobility scooter size needs

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Embarrassment about using a mobility scooter β€” Don't be embarrassed; it makes travel easier and more enjoyable
Worry about scooter fitting in stateroom doors β€” Remove handles to fit through standard doors; back in if needed

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to travel with a mobility scooter on flights and cruises
QWhat are the options for renting mobility scooters on cruise lines
QHow to handle airport security and boarding with a mobility scooter

Topics Covered

Service Crew4Β½ Happy BaconSafety Medical4 Happy BaconEmbarkation4 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity3Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Aruba
Curacao
Skagway4 Happy Bacon
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Hi Everyone! I have been getting tons of questions about what it is like to travel with a mobility scooter, so I thought I would sit down and make a little video describing my experiences. If you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to leave them in the comments. Much love and hugs all around! β™₯️ Here are a few links that I mentioned in this video: ~Via Princess Cruise Lines (and most likely other cruise lines as well), you can arrange to rent a mobility device here: *Special Needs at Sea: 800-513-4515 or 954-585-0575, or visit the Special Needs at Sea website *Scootaround: 888-441-7575 or 204-982-0657, or visit the Scootaround website ~Here is the FAQs link that will answer ALL questions concerning cruising with a mobility device, just scroll down to "Accessible Accommodations": https://www.princess.com/learn/faq/pre-cruise/prepare-for-your-cruise/ ~Here is a link for my specific scooter: https://www.spinlife.com/Drive-Medical-Spitfire-Pro-SE-4W-Portable-4-Wheel-Travel-Scooters/spec.cfm?productID=119121 ~Here is a link for the Spinlife main website: https://www.spinlife.com