scooter rental

[Guest guest]

My sister & I are going on a cruise departing from & returning to

Boston. We want to rent scooters for use on the ship. We are researching

on the Internet but would also appreciate hearing from anyone with

actual experience, good and bad. Recommendations, tips, pitfalls?

Thanks,

Alice

[Guest guest]

Jim

Check with the cruise line, they may have some type of scooter or chair you

can use while on board.

Elaine...

[Guest guest]

Jim,

I spent 11 days in Alaska August 2003. I have CMT and wear braces and walk

with a cane. I was 57 years old at the time. My wife and I bought a

railroad/cruise combo and had a terrific time Alaska is stunningly beautiful

and can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. If you can walk some, a scooter is

not required. Everyone was quite accommodating. Tourism is their

life-blood and they cater to tourists. I noticed several senior groups and

there were many walkers, canes, etc. The next time we go, we plan to fly to

Anchorage, rent a car, and design our own itinerary. All the short

day-cruises, tours of Denali, flights over Mt. McKinley (Denali), etc. are

available to anyone, any time. On a couple of occasions I asked to board

early (on a day cruise) so I would not have to stand for a long period,

which is painful for me, and they seemed glad to do it. I had to pass up a

long walk to one of the glaciers and a nature hike over rugged terrain, but

did not feel like I missed much. My thought is that the scooter would be

much more trouble than it's worth unless it is an absolute necessity. And,

by the way, I have never had much trouble getting though security at the

airport. Have fun in Alaska--I know you will.

Tom