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The Top 15 Accessible Crystal Cruises
By John Sage
Crystal cruises consistently receive awards as the most luxurious cruise line in the world…you’re in for a real treat on this cruise! All of the Top 14 Accessible Crystal Cruises listed on this page sail on the Crystal Serenity cruise ship. It was built in 2003 and has a passenger capactiy of 1070.
Crystal offers zero wheelchair accessible cruise excursions in Europe. If you want to take an accessible Crystal Cruise, be sure you book through a travel agent (like us!) who can arrange accessible excursions in every port. When you book through Sage Traveling, you will be able to choose from 200+ accessible shore excursions available in 60+ European ports. Accessible travel is all we do!
Learn about the 6 Benefits of Booking Your Cruise through Sage Traveling
- Exclusive Cruise Discounts – We can get you better deals than if you book direct
- €50 off each Shore Excursion – Receive discounted rates if you book your cruise through us
- Pre-trip Accessibility Consultation – We help you make informed decisions
- Pre-cruise Accessible Hotel Recommendations – We have personally inspected accessibility of hotel rooms and the surrounding neighborhoods
- Emergency Support during your Trip – We quickly solve your accessibility problems based on years of experience doing it for other clients
- Sage Accessibility Guides for each port – Our Sage Accessibility Guides contain essential accessibility advice for each port
Crystal’s 7-Night French Riviera Cruise on Crystal Serenity
Accessible Shore Excursions in 100% of Ports
I named this cruise one of the Top 12 Accessible Mediterranean Cruises and the Top 50 Accessible European Vacations because it has accessible shore excursions in 100% of the ports and it starts and finishes in two great cities!
Your cruise vacation begins when you are picked up at the airport by a wheelchair accessible van. You can either be taken directly to luxurious Crystal Serenity cruise ship (it will stay in port overnight) or, if you have arrived a few days early, to one of our recommended accessible Barcelona hotels. Wheelchair accessible Barcelona tours are led by officially-licensed guides, and the 52 page Sage Accessibility Guide for Barcelona will allow you to comfortably explore the city on your own.
During this wheelchair accessible Crystal cruise, you will focus on countries in the Western Mediterranean. In Livorno, you can take an accessible driving tour to Florence, Pisa, and a Chianti winery. You can take a French Riviera accessible driving tour from Cannes and an accessible driving tour of Portofino and Santa Margherita in Italy. When you finish in Monaco, you can explore the city with a licensed tour guide on an accessible Monte Carlo walking tour and stay in a luxurious Monte Carlo accessible hotel. All hotels that we recommend have been personally inspected by John Sage for wheelchair accessibility.
Show Cruise Details Crystal Sage Accessible Tours Sage Accessibility Guide 0 4 Yes 0 3 No 0 7 Yes 0 1 Yes 0 4 Yes Contact us to check rates and availability * Note – Sage Accessibility Guides are only available if you book your cruise through Sage Traveling
This accessible Barcelona cruise visits ports of call in both the Eastern and Western parts of the Mediterranean, and was named our Top Accessible Luxury Grand Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona. Some of the ports on this itinerary have extended time to visit them including 2 nights in Barcelona, 2 nights in Sorrento, 3 nights in Venice, and 2 nights in Istanbul. Accessible shore excursions are available in 14 of the 17 ports of call. There is only one sailing date for this cruise, so contact us far in advance to book your spot! Show Cruise Details Crystal Sage Accessible Tours Sage Accessibility Guide 0 4 Yes 0 3 No 0 3 Yes 0 0 No 0 4 Yes 0 0 No 0 7 Yes 0 8 Yes 0 3 Yes 0 6 No 0 1 No 0 0 No 0 6 Yes 0 3 Yes 0 1 Yes 0 4 Yes 0 8 Yes With accessible shore excursions in 89% of the ports of call, this handicap accessible Crystal cruise allows you to visit some of the top tourist destinations before, during, and after your cruise. Before you start your cruise in Istanbul, you’ll be able to stay a few nights in one of the accessible Istanbul hotels that we have inspected. Istanbul is full of extremely steep streets, and we will make sure your hotel is located in a flat part of town. Our 37 page Istanbul Accessibility Guide is provided to assist you. An accessible walking tour of the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque is possible on Day 1, while you can save a more intimate look into Turkish life is possible on Day 2 during an accessible walking tour of the Grand Bazaar. A wheelchair accessible Istanbul driving tour will allow you to see multiple neighborhoods in the city. During your cruise, you can take accessible shore excursions on both Greek islands of Mykonos and Santorini. An accessible guided tour of the Ephesus ruins in Turkey and an accessible guided tour of Pompeii provide two excellent chances to get a glimpse at ancient Roman life. When you finish your cruise in Rome, you will be able to stay in an accessible luxury Rome hotel. An expert tour guide can lead you on a private accessible Vatican tour and an accessible Ancient Rome guided tour. You will be able to explore the city using the assistance of the 100+ page Sage Accessibility Guide for Rome. Show Cruise Details Crystal Sage Accessible Tours Sage Accessibility Guide 0 8 Yes 0 4 Yes 0 1 Yes 0 3 No 0 0 No 0 2 Yes 0 6 No 0 3 Yes 0 8 Yes Contact us to check rates and availability * Get €50 off each excursion if you book your cruise through Sage Traveling
This Istanbul wheelchair accessible cruise is the first of three itineraries that depart on May 7, 2014. Spanning 11 nights, it has accessible shore excursions in 88% of the ports and finishes in Venice where you can spend extra time visiting the city on an accessible Venice boat tour while staying in one of our recommended accessible Venice hotels that have nearby bridge-free paths to reach the vaporetto docks and restaurants. Multiple countries are visited on this cruise including Turkey, Greece, Turkey, Slovenia, and Italy. Show Cruise Details Crystal Sage Accessible Tours Sage Accessibility Guide 0 8 Yes 0 4 Yes 0 3 No 0 1 No 0 3 Yes 0 0 No 0 3 Yes 0 6 Yes Top Accessible Luxury Grand Mediterranean Cruise When you add 12 nights onto the end of the 11 night cruise described above, you get the Top Accessible Luxury Grand Mediterranean Cruise from Istanbul. It has accessible shore excursions in 93% of the ports of call. In addition to the 8 ports listed on the 11 night cruise described above, this accessible Crystal cruise also visits Monte Negro, Monte Carlo, 4 Italian ports, and Spain. An accessible island tour of Capri, and accessible driving tour of Tuscany, and an accessible Rome highlights guided tour are a few of the accessible shore excursion options you can experience on this wheelchair accessible Crystal cruise. There is only one sailing date for this cruise, so contact us far in advance to book your spot! Show Cruise Details Crystal Sage Accessible Tours Sage Accessibility Guide 0 8 Yes 0 4 Yes 0 3 No 0 1 No 0 3 Yes 0 0 No 0 3 Yes 0 6 Yes 0 2 Yes 0 6 No 0 3 Yes 0 8 Yes 0 4 Yes 0 7 Yes 0 4 Yes By adding 9 nights onto the end of the 23 night accessible Crystal cruise described above, you will be able to experience a lengthy vacation with accessible shore excursions available in 86% of the ports. Instead of disembarking the cruise in Barcelona, you’ll spend an additional 9 nights exploring Spain, France, and Italy. In addition to new ports like Valencia, Palma de Mallorca, St. Tropez, Genoa, and Portovenere, you’ll also be able visit new destinations in ports you have already visited, like an accessible San Gimignano & Siena tour from Livorno and a 5 hour accessible Vatican tour. Show Cruise Details Crystal Sage Accessible Tours Sage Accessibility Guide 0 8 Yes 0 4 Yes 0 3 No 0 1 No 0 3 Yes 0 0 No 0 3 Yes 0 6 Yes 0 2 Yes 0 6 No 0 3 Yes 0 8 Yes 0 4 Yes 0 7 Yes 0 4 Yes 0 3 No 0 3 Yes 0 0 No 0 4 Yes 0 0 No 0 7 Yes 0 8 Yes Accessible Shore Excursions in 100% of Ports This quick accessible Crystal cruise visits 5 ports over the course of 7 days. It includes the opportunity for an accessible driving tour of the Amalfi Coast, an accessible Sicily driving tour, and an accessible tour of Mykonos’ Paradise Beach. The 100+ page Sage Accessibility Guide for Rome will allow you to easily navigate the accessibility barriers in Rome before your cruise. We can also provide you with accessible Rome hotel options in cobblestone-free neighborhoods. Show Cruise Details Crystal Sage Accessible Tours Sage Accessibility Guide 0 8 Yes 0 3 Yes 0 6 No 0 1 Yes 0 8 Yes With accessible shore excursions in 11 of the 12 ports of call, this accessible Rome cruise is sure to be a hit! It includes some overnight stays including 2 days in Sorrento, 3 days in Istanbul, and 2 days in Venice. In addition to the ports on the 7 night accessible Crystal cruise described above, you will also have the opportunity for memorable shore excursions like an accessible visit to Santorini, an accessible guided tour of Dubrovnik, and an accessible guided tour of Venice. When your cruise finishes in Venice, you’ll be able to avoid the bridges by using the wheelchair accessible routes described in the Sage Accessibility Guide for Venice. Show Cruise Details Crystal Sage Accessible Tours Sage Accessibility Guide 0 8 Yes 0 3 Yes 0 6 No 0 1 Yes 0 8 Yes 0 4 Yes 0 3 No 0 1 No 0 3 Yes 0 0 No 0 3 Yes 0 6 Yes For travelers looking for a luxury accessible cruise of Italy, this is the best option. This accessible Crystal cruise starts in Rome and finishes in Venice. During the cruise, you will also be able to visit Capri, Sorrento, Pompeii, and/or the Amalfi Coast, as well as an accessible driving tour of Sicily. Spending a few days on an accessible visit to Florence is easy to do before or after your cruise. You will be able to stay in luxury accessible hotels in Rome, Venice, and Florence. Show Cruise Details Crystal Sage Accessible Tours Sage Accessibility Guide 0 8 Yes 0 3 Yes 0 6 No 0 1 No 0 0 No 0 6 Yes This accessible Crystal cruise adds 7 nights onto the June 8, 2014 cruise mentioned above and finishes in Istanbul. Croatia, Mykonos, Ephesus, and Istanbul are the additional ports of call. There is only one sailing date for this cruise, so contact us far in advance to book your spot! Show Cruise Details Crystal Sage Accessible Tours Sage Accessibility Guide 0 8 Yes 0 3 Yes 0 6 No 0 1 No 0 0 No 0 6 Yes 0 3 Yes 0 1 Yes 0 4 Yes 0 8 Yes Although this Crystal cruise has fewer accessible ports than other itineraries, it allows you to focus on the Western Mediterranean while exploring Rome before your cruise and Monte Carlo after your cruise. It has overnight stays in Monte Carlo, St. Tropez, and Barcelona. Show Cruise Details Crystal Sage Accessible Tours Sage Accessibility Guide 0 8 Yes 0 7 Yes 0 4 Yes 0 0 No 0 0 No 0 0 No 0 4 Yes 0 3 No 0 7 Yes 0 1 Yes 0 4 Yes Accessible Shore Excursions in 100% of Ports Named as the Top Luxury Grand Mediterranean Cruise from Venice, this accessible Crystal cruise also appears on our list of Top 50 Accessible European Vacations. It visits ports in both the Eastern Mediterranean and the Western Mediterranean and has accessible shore excursions available in 100% of the ports of call! Unlike many other Grand Mediterranean cruises, it includes overnight stays in Venice, Monte Carlo, and Istanbul. Your cruise vacation begins in Venice where you will be able to visit the city with the assistance of our 90+ Sage Accessibility Guide for Venice and wheelchair accessible private boats. An accessible shore excursion to Montenegro and an accessible driving tour of Sicily are possible on this cruise. In Sorrento, you will able to choose between an accessible tour of Pompeii and an accessible driving tour of the Amalfi Coast. In Rome, you can take an accessible tour of the Vatican, and accessible tour of Ancient Rome, or both. Monte Carlo provides the opportunity to take an accessible guided tour of Monte Carlo or an accessible driving tour of the French Riviera. From Livorno, you can take an accessible tour of Florence or an accessible driving tour of Tuscany. When you finish your accessible Crystal cruise, you will be able to take an accessible walking tour of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter and explore the city on your own using the Sage Accessibility Guide for Barcelona. There is only one sailing date for this cruise, so contact us far in advance to book your spot! Show Cruise Details Crystal Sage Accessible Tours Sage Accessibility Guide 0 6 Yes 0 2 Yes 0 6 No 0 3 Yes 0 8 Yes 0 4 Yes 0 7 Yes 0 4 Yes Accessible Shore Excursions in 100% of Ports This Top 50 Accessible European Vacation starts in Venice and finishes in Istanbul allowing you extra time to visit these world-class cities. You will be able to stay in luxury accessible Venice hotel and a luxury accessible Istanbul hotel that we have personally inspected and verified its accessibility features. During your accessible Venice cruise you’ll visit the medieval city of Dubrovnik, the island of Mykonos, and the ruins of Ephesus. Accessible shore excursions are available in all 5 destinations. Show Cruise Details Crystal Sage Accessible Tours Sage Accessibility Guide 0 6 Yes 0 3 Yes 0 1 Yes 0 4 Yes 0 8 Yes Top Accessible Luxury Eastern Mediterranean Cruise This accessible Crystal cruise adds 12 nights onto the cruise listed above and has accessible shore excursions available in 12 of the 13 ports! With such a great itinerary, we named this cruise one of our Top 50 Accessible European Vacations and one of our Top 12 Accessible Mediterranean Cruises. Instead of disembarking in Istanbul, you’ll stay on this luxurious Crystal Serenity cruise ship for additional time exploring the Eastern Mediterranean. Accessible shore excursions to the two most famous Greek islands, Santorini and Mykonos, are available on this cruise. You will also be able to take an accessible tour of the historic island of Malta and the Italian island of Sicily. In Sorrento, a few of your accessible shore excursion options include a visit to Mt. Vesuvius or a visit to Naples. When you finish your accessible cruise in Rome, you’ll be able to stay in a 5 star accessible hotel and take a private accessible tour of the Vatican. The 100+ page Sage Accessibility Guide for Rome will tell you how to avoid the numerous accessibility challenges in this ancient city. Show Cruise Details Crystal Sage Accessible Tours Sage Accessibility Guide 0 6 Yes 0 3 Yes 0 1 Yes 0 4 Yes 0 8 Yes 0 4 Yes 0 1 Yes 0 3 No 0 0 No 0 2 Yes 0 6 No 0 3 Yes 0 8 Yes There are several other cruises that, for one reason or another, did not make my list of the Top 14 Accessible Crystal Cruises. These itineraries may work for some disabled and senior cruisers. Contact us for more information on these cruises. Learn about the 6 Benefits of Booking Your Cruise through Sage Traveling Read more: Europe Accessible Cruising Advice Contact us for a Free Vacation Quote
Ports of Call
Accessible Tours
Barcelona, Spain
Cannes, France
Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy
Portofino, Italy
Monte Carlo, Monaco
Crystal’s 23-Night Grand Mediterranean Cruise on Crystal Serenity
Ports of Call
Accessible Tours
Barcelona, Spain
Valencia, Spain
Palma de Mallorca, Spain
St.tropez, France
Genoa, Italy
Portovenere, Italy
Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
Sorrento (Capri), Italy
Taormina (Sicily), Italy
Corfu, Greece
Korcula, Croatia
Venice, Italy
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Mykonos, Greece
Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
Istanbul, Turkey
Crystal’s 12-Night Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Crystal Serenity
Ports of Call
Accessible Tours
Istanbul, Turkey
Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
Mykonos, Greece
Santorini, Greece
Monemvasia, Greece
Valletta, Malta
Taormina (Sicily), Italy
Sorrento (Capri), Italy
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
Crystal’s 11-Night Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Crystal Serenity
Ports of Call
Accessible Tours
Istanbul, Turkey
Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
Santorini, Greece
Corfu, Greece
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Korcula, Croatia
Koper, Slovenia
Venice, Italy
Crystal’s 23-Night Grand Mediterranean Cruise on Crystal Serenity
Ports of Call
Accessible Tours
Istanbul, Turkey
Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
Santorini, Greece
Corfu, Greece
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Korcula, Croatia
Koper, Slovenia
Venice, Italy
Kotor, Montenegro
Taormina (Sicily), Italy
Sorrento (Capri), Italy
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
Monte Carlo, Monaco
Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy
Barcelona, Spain
Crystal’s 32-Night Grand Mediterranean Cruise on Crystal Serenity
Ports of Call
Accessible Tours
Istanbul, Turkey
Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
Santorini, Greece
Corfu, Greece
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Korcula, Croatia
Koper, Slovenia
Venice, Italy
Kotor, Montenegro
Taormina (Sicily), Italy
Sorrento (Capri), Italy
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
Monte Carlo, Monaco
Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy
Barcelona, Spain
Valencia, Spain
Palma de Mallorca, Spain
St.tropez, France
Genoa, Italy
Portovenere, Italy
Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
Crystal’s 7-Night Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Crystal Serenity
Ports of Call
Accessible Tours
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
Sorrento (Capri), Italy
Taormina (Sicily), Italy
Mykonos, Greece
Istanbul, Turkey
Crystal’s 18-Night Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Crystal Serenity
Ports of Call
Accessible Tours
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
Sorrento (Capri), Italy
Taormina (Sicily), Italy
Mykonos, Greece
Istanbul, Turkey
Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
Santorini, Greece
Corfu, Greece
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Korcula, Croatia
Koper, Slovenia
Venice, Italy
Crystal’s 7-Night Italy Cruise on Crystal Serenity
Ports of Call
Accessible Tours
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
Sorrento (Capri), Italy
Taormina (Sicily), Italy
Corfu, Greece
Korcula, Croatia
Venice, Italy
Crystal’s 14-Night Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Crystal Serenity
Ports of Call
Accessible Tours
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
Sorrento (Capri), Italy
Taormina (Sicily), Italy
Corfu, Greece
Korcula, Croatia
Venice, Italy
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Mykonos, Greece
Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
Istanbul, Turkey
Crystal’s 16-Night Western Mediterranean Cruise on Crystal Serenity
Ports of Call
Accessible Tours
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy
Monte Carlo, Monaco
St.tropez, France
Ibiza, Spain
Palamos, Spain
Barcelona, Spain
Cannes, France
Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy
Portofino, Italy
Monte Carlo, Monaco
Crystal’s 12-Night Grand Mediterranean Cruise on Crystal Serenity
Ports of Call
Accessible Tours
Venice, Italy
Kotor, Montenegro
Taormina (Sicily), Italy
Sorrento (Capri), Italy
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
Monte Carlo, Monaco
Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy
Barcelona, Spain
Crystal’s 7-Night Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Crystal Serenity
Ports of Call
Accessible Tours
Venice, Italy
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Mykonos, Greece
Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
Istanbul, Turkey
Crystal’s 19-Night Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Crystal Serenity
Ports of Call
Accessible Tours
Venice, Italy
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Mykonos, Greece
Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
Istanbul, Turkey
Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
Mykonos, Greece
Santorini, Greece
Monemvasia, Greece
Valletta, Malta
Taormina (Sicily), Italy
Sorrento (Capri), Italy
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
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