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In this episode, Deanne Moses-Wright discusses the ins and outs of cruising, for all first time cruisers, not just for wheelchair users. She addresses common concerns such as seasickness, the enjoyment of cruising, what to do on sea days, and what to expect during the first hours on board. The conversation also covers the variety of activities available on cruise ships, the different cabin options, and what is typically included in the cruise fare. Deanne emphasises the importance of preparation and understanding the unique needs of each cruiser. Choosing the wrong cruise line or ship could put an end to your cruising journey before it has had the chance to start!

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In this episode of Wheelie Smooth Sailing, host Deanne Moses-Wright speaks to guest Sally, about her love of cruising, particularly focusing on the Celebrity Apex. Sally shares her recent extremely positive experience onboard.

Deanne also shares her review of the ship after attending a special ship visit last weekend, where she explored the ship and all of it's innovative accessibility features, and emphasises the importance of feedback and collaboration in improving accessibility for all travelers, Deanne also shares how, with thanks to Janna the Business Development Manager at Celebrity Cruises, who conducted the ship visit, she made a very surprising and overwhelming discovery!

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In this episode of Wheelie Smooth Sailing, Deanne Moses-Wright speaks with Sam Peplow, manager of accessibility services at Carnival UK, who implemented the new policies. They discuss everything affecting those passengers who require assistance on board. Including the current accessibility policies for P&O Cruises and Cunard. They discuss the challenges faced by disabled travelers, especially since the updated policies were introduced. We find out the real reasoning behind the update regarding evacuation chairs and powered mobility devices, and the need for pre-booking assistance and completing on board needs questionnaires as soon as possible after booking. The conversation highlights the importance of communication and understanding in navigating these changes, and where the disabled community felt let down. Also discussing elevated pricing of accessible excursions, tender port restrictions, the limited amount of fully accessible cabins, pool hoists, and much more!

Deanne sets up the interview by explaining the policies and adds her summary at the end. It's a fast paced interview and a full in depth episode, which digs deep into the issues that have been making waves in the world of accessible cruising!