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Cruising with Disabilities on P&O Iona… Why It Works So Well for Charlotte 💙

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👁️ 82 views📅 1 months ago⏱️ 4:49
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Creator's Key Takeaways

Cruising has become something really special for Charlotte and we've been so touched by messages from people saying that watching her has inspired them to book a cruise with their own child or young person with additional needs.

One of the biggest reasons cruising works so well is how easy everything is. From arriving at the cruise terminal to boarding and then being on board, it's all very accessible.

Charlotte absolutely loves food and especially the puddings.

I have a feeling that we'll be coming back to the Norwegian FS every year from now on.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Do your homework before booking trips off the ship to ensure accessibility.
Use the quieter lifts at the back of the ship to avoid crowds.
Visit Anderson's or the Crow's Nest for quieter spaces if needed.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

accessibility for someone with disabilitiesCruising is very accessible with lifts, wide spaces, and helpful staff.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhy does cruising work so well for Charlotte with disabilities?
QHow accessible is P&O Iona for someone with cerebral palsy, learning difficulties, and profound deafness?

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YouTube Video Description

Cruising with disabilities can feel daunting… but for Charlotte, it’s been an amazing experience. 💙 In this video, we share why cruising on P&O Iona works so well for her — and why it might work for you too. Charlotte is 18 and lives with cerebral palsy, learning difficulties and is profoundly deaf. Over the past year, cruising has become something really special for her — giving her opportunities, experiences and moments that are sometimes harder to access at home. From accessibility on board, to entertainment, food and simply being able to enjoy time together as a family… this is why cruising works so well for Charlotte. We’ve also been incredibly touched by messages from families who have said Charlotte has inspired them to book a cruise with their own child or young person with additional needs 💙 If this video helps even one more family feel confident to give cruising a try, then that means everything to us.