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Q: Hi, we r doing Gateways and Gondolas cruise 16th July ( week in stalis first). I'm travelling with hubby, 3 kids (14, 6, 4) and mum (75) who is a part time wheelchair user, can only manage about 5 stairs and walk short distances. Has anyone done the OV gondola ride trip and if so, do you get on and off at the same place so we could leave the wheelchair there? also, are there mini buses at the ports as well as taxis? Thanks

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Submitted by:Allen, HULL on 1st Jul 2009
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Answer by Riddle, 29700 Velez-Malaga (01 Jul 09 21:19) to a QUESTION by Allen (01 Jul 09 11:28)

You WILL be very restricted with a wheelchair in Venice, but you will be able to "do" St Mark's Square. As for the gondola ride it will depend how determined Mum is. They are not easy things to get into or out of, but they will take you back to your original drop off if asked. Whether you can leave a wheelchair behind is another question. BUT Venice is amazing and you will be blown away, so take it all in your stride and make the most of the things you CAN do. Enjoy Jacquie

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Comment by Allen, HULL (03 Jul 09 14:31) about an ANSWER by Riddle (01 Jul 09 21:19)

Thanks for your help, mum will be VERY determined to get in and out of the gondola! Haven't been to venice with a wheelchair before so thanks for the tips. Apparently we will have about 2hours to wander round depending on how busy the gondolas are, so may just do St Mark's Square as you suggest. Mind you , i'm guessing it will be v busy so may try and get mum to max up on painkillers and walk a bit stop a bit if you see what i mean. Thanks again. Alison

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Answer by smith, grays (01 Jul 09 12:17) to a QUESTION by Allen (01 Jul 09 11:28)

I think you will find Venice quite difficult to get round with a wheel chair as you have to go over bridges to get about and a lot of steps. Not been on Ocean Village but been to many ports in the Med with Princess, some ports have mini buses as well as taxis but not all of them.

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Comment by Allen, HULL (03 Jul 09 14:34) about an ANSWER by smith (01 Jul 09 12:17)

Thanks for the advice, as there will be 6 of us the organised trips will work out v expensive so, apart from venice, thought we'd try and do a bit of sight seeing ourselves. I suppose if we tell a taxi driver there are 6 of us they may ring for a larger car or minibus for us - we can but try!

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Comment by Meredith, Billingham (12 Jul 09 14:56) about a COMMENT by Allen (03 Jul 09 14:34)

After reading all the answers, even though this might seem callous, I would leave your Mam on the ship with a good book and a few of glasses of wine. She will look forward to seeing your photos and hearing your stories. She is very lucky to have such a lovely family. I hope when I am like her I will let my family do the same. Best wishes, Marion

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Answer by Bosscat, Argolida (01 Jul 09 12:04) to a QUESTION by Allen (01 Jul 09 11:28)

Have you been to Venice before? Are you sure you'll manage with a wheelchair there, as it's hideously difficult because of all the steps, bridges, etc.

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