Back late Monday night from our 3 week Norwegian and Baltic cruise, which we on the whole enjoyed--the food was excellent and the ship (Konigsdam of Holland America) very accommodating for my mobility issues. We carried a manual wheelchair for use on land and rented a scooter for onboard use--very helpful. My wife struggled wheeling me on cobblestones and up inclines/over curbs. We saw some interesting cities we'd never been to (Helsinki, Tallinn, Stockholm and many others), if only briefly. Having traveled before ALS making our own arrangements and staying in a small area for an extended time, the rigidity of the cruise schedule was hard to adjust to (6 hours in Copenhagen, 7 in Helsinki, e.g.). Nice to have meals taken care of, and no need to unpack and repack. Met some nice people--lots of Dutch and Aussies. My legs continue to weaken, but other ALS symptom seem to have remained stable. Thankfully I was able to enjoy the good food. If we do another I think we'd try to make independent arrangements for shore excursions, rather than relying on the cruise company, and pick an itinerary that focused on natural surroundings (like Alaska) rather than cultural centers.
Ed