Taking a Deaf Cruise

Deaf and hearing impaired individuals are no different from
anyone else except they cannot hear or hear well. Because
the deaf culture consists of mainly deaf people who hang around
each other simply because of communication, finding a cruise that
caters to the deaf is a true blessing. A deaf cruise provides deaf
people with an opportunity to enjoy the same things as a hearing person
but in an environment where they feel comfortable and safe. Many
times, you will discover deaf people appearing shy when in
fact they are merely protective over themselves and other
deaf people. Because a deaf cruise is designed
specifically for deaf people, there is a sense of security.

With a deaf cruise, many things are modified to
accommodate. For
example, there are certified interpreters onboard who can
guide the
passengers through the cruise, answering questions and
just being
there to provide service. In addition, the ships are equipped
with TDDs
or TTYs (telephone/computer systems used by the deaf),
flashing
doorbells and wakeup alarms, and so onread more