American Cruise Line will debut its newest ship, American Constellation, in the spring of this year. The 163-passenger American built, flagged and crewed vessel will join the line’s Coastal Cruise Ships class; presently, the class is made up of American…
SNG was pleased to provide “Joy on the Beach” Wheelchairs for two March events. The 8th Annual Boating & Beach Bash for People with Disabilities was held on Saturday, March 18th at Spanish River Park in Boca Raton. The day…
On February 14th, Special Needs Group will celebrate our 10th anniversary of delivering an accessible world. Since 2007, SNG has been achieving unprecedented milestones in providing those with special needs and/or disabilities the ability to travel. The SNG staff will…
Holland America’s award-winning private island Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. In December 1996, the cruise line purchased the uninhabited island located 100 miles southeast in Nassau. To date, only two percent of the…
River cruising has become one of the fastest growing segments of the travel industry. The sector offers a more intimate and culture-focused experience with themed cruises. The segment meets the demands of the Baby Boomer with five trends: joy of…
Special Needs Group is pleased to be able to provide a smaller, lighter Scooter with the capability of easily folding. Compact Less than 55 lbs. Great for excursions Convenient for transporting Accommodates an individual up to 250 lbs. Limited availability…
Clients renting medical equipment for 2017 Transatlantic sailings from North America to Europe RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL PIECE OF EQUIPMENT (of equal or lesser value) FREE of charge! One way fees waived! North America Pricing! Must book between January 10th and February 28th,…
Special Needs Group was recently named as a Silver Winner of the 2017 Travel Weekly Magellan Award for Hospitality, in the Overall – Special Needs category. SNG’s entry, “Travel – The Ultimate Freedom,” was honored amongst a broad range of…
Renovated last year at the cost of over $132 million dollars, Queen Mary’s named-successor the Queen Mary 2 cruise ship provides transatlantic sailings from New York to Southampton as did Cunard’s original luxury ocean liner and her predecessor Queen Elizabeth. The only…
Best Day Foundation is a volunteer organization which aids children with special needs build confidence and self-esteem through safe, fun, adventure activities. Best Day currently has chapters serving Florida, New Jersey and California. Recently, SNG supported the organization’s event at…
Beginning July 1st through Halloween, Tuesday, October 31st One Apple iPad will be awarded to a Travel Agent who has achieved their SNG Certified Accessible Travel Advocate designation by the end of October. All SNG CATA professionals will be automatically…
Craig Yager, SNG’s Galveston Port Agent, recently provided aid and is continuing to do so in assisting his local area following the aftermath created by Hurricane Harvey. Hurricane Harvey made landfall on Friday, August 25th and continued with an incredible…
The Port of Boston cruise season runs from the end of April into November. Cruiseport Boston services more than 300,000 passengers per year. Voyages from Boston sail north along the Canada/New England coastline or the Caribbean as well as…
Holland America’s ms Zuiderdam ship is a Vista-class vessel with sister-ships ms Oosterdam, ms Noordam and ms Westerdam. The 1916-passenger ship was christened in the Port of Fort Lauderdale in 2002 making its maiden voyage on December 14 following its…
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Updated: 21 April 2023 OxLife Independence Special Needs Group’s most popular rented Portable Oxygen Concentrator is the O2 Concepts OxLife Independence. The O2 Concepts OxLife Independence provides the individual with the longest battery life in its class and the smallest…
The Port of Copenhagen is the largest in the Baltic serving almost 850,000 cruise passengers annually from 150 nations out of four cruise terminals. Denmark’s capital city opened a new pier in 2014 for international sailing cruise ships. Ocean Quay’s…
From left to right: Tensi, Jimmy and Eubonie dressed as Triplets for Spirit Week Tensi Westreicher is our Senior Brand Ambassador; she joined SNG in September of 2012 as Office Manager. Tensi brings over twenty-five years of experience in the…
The Port of Miami and Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale service cruise ships sailing for a vacation out of South Florida. The seven cruise terminals that service passengers sailing out of Miami are among the most modern in the world. The Port…
Mobility Scooters should be charged every night! The charger has a safety feature that will not allow the battery to be overcharged. The scooter key must be removed from the scooter while it is being charged. The proper procedure to…
Port Tampa Bay, referred to as “Big Guava,” is one of the premier cruise port destinations in the South. Just a short distance from Tampa International Airport, one of the nation’s top-rated airports, as well as having an excellent interstate…
MSC Cruises’ newest ship, MSC Seaside, was recently named Best New Ship of 2017 by the cruise review website, Cruise Critic. The 4,134-passenger vessel is the first of MSC’s Seaside Class which will be joined by sister-ship, MSC Seaview in…
Spotlight: Barcelona Barcelona, Spain’s capital of the Catalonia region, is home to Europe’s busiest port of call for cruise ships. The Port of Barcelona is a popular turn around destination for Mediterranean cruises. The six terminals feature air conditioning, foreign…
Spotlight: Southampton As we head towards the spring season, a number of cruise vessels will begin to reposition from the eastern United States to Europe. Southampton is one of the most popular European port destinations. The Port of Southampton first…
At SNG, we're dedicated to assisting travel agents in making a vacation both possible and enjoyable for those traveling with special needs. So we're happy to let you know about Accessible Travel Solutions (ATS), the only global tour operator…
Welcome to the Special Needs Group Travel Agent E-Newsletter! Our newsletters provide the latest information on tips for selling special needs equipment, accessible destination information, cruise ships' accessibility and more. To receive your FREE monthly special needs travel group e-newsletter,…
September 2009 TAPPING INTO THE SPECIAL NEEDS MARKET A Golden Anniversary? A wedding or conference at sea? A multi-generational family reunion? On these landmark travel occasions it’s important to have everyone booked and onboard. Leaving a…
Having trouble viewing this message? Please click here. February 19, 2014 News from Andy's Desk! Dear Travel Partners, I hope everyone was very busy during wave season! That cold weather that so many have been enduring seems to…
November 18, 2013 News from Andy's Desk! Dear Travel Partners, The last few weeks have been very busy with lots of wonderful events and opportunities to meet with so many travel agents and partners. Travel Weekly's…