Wheelie Smooth Sailing! - Cruising Made Accessible
🎙️ Wheelie Smooth Sailing! – Where Accessible Cruising Takes the Spotlight
Welcome aboard the podcast where accessibility meets adventure! Hosted by Deanne Moses-Wright, founder of Wheelie on the Waves, cruise specialist and accessibility advocate, Wheelie Smooth Sailing dives deep into the real experiences of disabled cruisers, unpacks the barriers they face, and highlights the small changes that could make a big difference at sea.
Expect candid conversations, expert advice, and insider interviews—from fellow travellers to cruise industry changemakers. A podcast for all cruisers, whether you’re planning your first cruise, (accessible or not!) or campaigning for better inclusion in travel, this is your port of call. We of course welcome everyone, no matter how ‘normal’ you are 😂🤪
⚓ Real stories. Bold questions. Smoother sailing for all.
Wheelie Smooth Sailing! - Cruising Made Accessible
P&O & Cunard Accessibility Policies- Why the change? Deanne Interviews Sam Peplow, Manager of Accessibility at Carnival UK
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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!