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One out of every five Americans has a disability. A disability does not mean you have
to sit and watch life go by. There's a world of unforgettable experiences out
there waiting for you and we at Waypoint Charter Services are dedicated to helping you
experience it.
We maintain a growing database of boats that are handicap friendly. Our goal is to
offer you something different than what cruise ship companies are offering -- an
alternative to being one of thousands of travelers on a floating mini-city heading for
predetermined destinations.
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At Waypoint, we have first hand experience
with accessibility needs, so we know
what's important. Our custom charters offer you the opportunity to:
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Chart a custom course and plan your own dream destination adventure
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Select from vessels that can accommodate a wide range of comfort and ability levels
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Rest assured that our boats, captains and crews are experienced with special needs
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Travel with your own choice of companions
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Plan add-on adventures, excursions and activities
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Get the assistance you need in planning a customized experience
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Until now, there haven't been many
options for those with impaired mobility. But our customized charters are changing all that.
With a private charter, your nautical experience takes on new and wonderful
dimensions.
You can rely on the fact that the vessels we make available are customized for practical accessibility. Our motherships, yachts and sailing vessels have been
fitted to include some, if not all, of the following:
- Wide companion ways and special ramps
- Chair lifts, elevators or other special boarding systems
- Handicap-friendly staterooms
- Wide spaces around seats
- Grab bars
- Armless chairs
- Lowered sinks & vanities
- Raised toilet seats
- Larger, roll-in showers with stools
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Our mega yachts are fully accessible on all levels and also include:
- Suite bathrooms
- Your choice of staterooms
- Elevators, lifts and other boarding systems
- Doctos & nurses onboard
- Full service bars
- Hot tubs
- TV/DVD/CD players and Internet hookups
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With a smaller-ship cruise, you can put away
the zoom lens and open your senses to the smell of salt air, the breach of whales, the sounds
of sea lions, dolphins and other animals that share the waterway with you. You will find
yourself where the treasures are.
You can experience firsthand the
spectacular shoreline views of the Alaskan
wilderness, complete with roaming grizzly bears, moose or otters playing in the
inlets. You can witness bald eagles fishing for their dinner, salmon jumping, and pods
of Orcas in the beautiful Puget
Sound and British
Columbia. From your anchorage, an accessible beach launch, sailing vessel,
kayak, or yacht, you can experience the fjords, inlets, bays and beaches of the
world…all the exquisite sights that are only seen from the vantage point of a private
charter vessel.
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For a list of our Accessible Boats click here
For more info on Accessible Travel, see our Travel Services page.
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Picture yourself gliding along the pristine waters of Glacier Bay in a custom-fitted kayak,
touring the spectacular Greek Isles at the helm of your own private
sailing vessel, anchoring
in the beautiful bays of the Mediterranean and swimming, snorkeling or just witnessing
dramatic sunrises, sunsets and expansive star-filled nights.
These magical places and awe-inspiring experiences are waiting for you. At Waypoint Charter
Services, we are committed to bringing the thrill of a personal, on-the-water experience to
people of all abilities. Please contact us.
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