| Deaf and hearing impaired individuals are no different | | | | Another incredible deaf cruise is through Carnival |
| fromanyone else except they cannot hear or hear | | | | Cruise |
| well. Becausethe deaf culture consists of mainly deaf | | | | Lines whereevery fall, a special cruise sails to the |
| people who hang aroundeach other simply because of | | | | Western Caribbeanislands. |
| communication, finding a cruise thatcaters to the deaf | | | | This five-day cruise also includes interpreter services |
| is a true blessing. A deaf cruise provides deafpeople | | | | andall thefantastic amenities you would expect from a |
| with an opportunity to enjoy the same things as a | | | | top cruise line. |
| hearing personbut in an environment where they feel | | | | Royal |
| comfortable and safe. Manytimes, you will discover | | | | Caribbean also has an incredible four-night/five-day |
| deaf people appearing shy when infact they are | | | | cruisethattakes off from Miami. This cruise is a little |
| merely protective over themselves and otherdeaf | | | | more affordable,startingaround $300. In addition, Royal |
| people. Because a deaf cruise is designedspecifically | | | | Caribbean has the largestcruise shipin the world called |
| for deaf people, there is a sense of security. | | | | the "Freedom of the Seas." This ship isused for the |
| With a deaf cruise, many things are modified | | | | Deaf Freedom Cruise whereby people come to have |
| toaccommodate. Forexample, there are certified | | | | anincredible time. Forthis cruise, not only does the price |
| interpreters onboard who canguide thepassengers | | | | include all the meals butalsoentertainers and |
| through the cruise, answering questions andjust | | | | performers who are themselves deaf. |
| beingthere to provide service. In addition, the ships are | | | | Southern Caribbean Deaf Group Cruise is a deaf |
| equippedwith TDDsor TTYs (telephone/computer | | | | cruiseenjoyed byhundreds of people. For around $800, |
| systems used by the deaf),flashingdoorbells and | | | | you can enjoy sevenfull daystraveling the Caribbean |
| wakeup alarms, and so on. | | | | islands. Finally, the Carnival Spirit,whichis operated by |
| The one thing deaf people agree on is that these | | | | Sunset Cruise Agency has a wonderful deafcruise |
| types ofcruises providea wonderful opportunity to | | | | called |
| meet other deaf friends fromaround thecountry, if not | | | | "The Deaf Awareness Cruise." |
| world. The staff is very helpful and goes out oftheir | | | | The great thing about deaf cruises is that they are |
| wayto make the cruise a pleasant experience. With | | | | notlimited todestinations. Therefore, if you are deaf and |
| suchdemand for deafcruises, you now find many of | | | | want to enjoytaking a deafcruise, you will discover that |
| the top cruise lines meetingthis demandhead on. | | | | you have a multitude of choicessuch as |
| For example, a wonderful cruise to Alaska can be | | | | Tahiti, London, Copenhagen, eastern Mediterranean, |
| bookedthrough | | | | Alaska, Hawaii,the Caribbean, Bahamas, Panama |
| Hibiscus Travel. The Princess Cruise Line has | | | | Canal, and more. If youhave avoidedtaking a cruise |
| someamazingopportunities for the deaf, providing ASL | | | | simply because you did not feel comfortable,know |
| interpreters tomake everypassenger's experience top | | | | thatthese unique cruises are geared toward your |
| notch. In addition, this deafcruise isaffordable, costing | | | | lifestyle andspecialneeds. You will not feel like an |
| around $1,400 for 10 full nights, whichincludesfabulous | | | | outcast but as just anotherpassengerhaving the time |
| meals, entertainment, the interpreter service, andfees | | | | of your life while visiting amazing places. |
| andtaxes. | | | | |