Holland America Line · Who can sail
What accessible cabins are there?
The answer
Checked 2026-09-21A wheelchair is the primary aid for getting on and off the ship
- Certain transfer operations, such as tendering and gangways, may limit what is possible.
- Guests with limited mobility may not be able to go ashore when they want to, or at all, in some ports.
- The Captain makes the final decision, for the safety of everyone.
In one sentence — Holland America Line: A wheelchair is the primary aid for getting on and off the ship. Certain transfer operations, such as tendering and gangways, may limit what is possible. Guests with limited mobility may not be able to go ashore when they want to, or at all, in some ports. The Captain makes the final decision, for the safety of everyone. Read from Holland America Line's own published policy on 2026-09-21. Cruise lines change policies without notice — confirm with Holland America Line before relying on this.
Why this one catches people out
Every ship has some. There are very few, and they sell out first.
Where this came from
https://www.hollandamerica.com/en/faq/accessibility/how-will-I-get-on-and-off-the-ship-with-mobility-equipmentWe read these policies from each cruise line's own pages and record the date we read them. Lines change their rules without notice. Always confirm with the cruise line before you rely on anything here.