Re: Segway and Cruises

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I have been trying to book a cruise with Royal Carribbean for a while now and I originally got a response of "we do not allow Segways as mobility devices onboard our ships."

I pushed this issue further reciting the recent consent decree and opinion on Norwegian Cruise Lines and the soon to be updated ADA regs and I got the following response:


Thank for considering Royal Caribbean for your upcoming cruise and for your inquiry about the use of Segways onboard our ships.

As you may know, Royal Caribbean is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is governed by the Department of Transportation (DOT) rules for Transportation for Individuals with Disabilities: Passenger Vessels (49 CFR Part 39).

In accordance with Part 39 Section 93, we have completed an assessment of the Segway as an other-powered mobility device for use onboard our ships. Due to safety reasons, we have determined that Segways may not be used onboard our ships. This determination was made after consulting with the manufacturer who advised us that Segways were not designed, and are not recommended, for use in marine environments.

Segways may be brought onboard for use only at ports of call, but must be stored in your stateroom and not used onboard.

.....and there it is.

Frank