The author and her husband sampled Royal Caribbean’s accessibility features on a fun cruise to the Maritimes in Canada.

By Jean Campbell

Accessibility begins curbside for passengers with special needs sailing out of Royal Caribbean’s terminal in Bayonne, New Jersey.

Help is immediately available to unload luggage. Once in the terminal, two dedicated check-in representatives are available to assist people with disabilities. After clearing security, escorts lead the way to shuttle buses that make the short ride from the terminal to the ship. Members of the ship’s staff are dockside to meet the buses and help with boarding. An earlier boarding time [...]