At OceanWave Cruises, we are committed to making our website and cruise services accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. We believe that every individual should have equal access to explore and enjoy our cruise offerings regardless of their abilities or impairments.
We strive to ensure that our website, oceanwavecruises.com, is designed, developed, and maintained in accordance with the internationally recognized Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA. These guidelines help make web content more accessible to a wider range of people with disabilities, including blindness, low vision, deafness and hearing loss, learning disabilities, cognitive limitations, limited movement, speech disabilities, photosensitivity, and combinations of these.
To provide an inclusive digital experience, we have implemented the following accessibility features:
Beyond our website, OceanWave Cruises works to ensure that our cruise experiences are accessible for all guests. This includes:
We understand that accessibility is an ongoing process. Our team is constantly reviewing and updating our content, design, and technology to ensure that all users can interact with our website and services in an equitable way. As digital standards evolve, we are committed to staying informed and implementing best practices.
While we aim to make our website fully accessible, some pages may contain third-party content, such as social media feeds, embedded videos, or booking platforms, that are not fully controlled by us. We encourage these providers to offer accessible content, and we work with them to ensure a consistent user experience where possible.
If you are using assistive technologies and encounter difficulties, the following tips may improve your experience:
We welcome feedback from our users regarding the accessibility of our site and services. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please do not hesitate to contact us. Your input is invaluable in helping us make OceanWave Cruises more inclusive for everyone.
You can reach our Accessibility Coordinator via email at accessibility@oceanwavecruises.com or by using our website’s contact form. We strive to respond to accessibility inquiries within 48 hours.
We regularly test our website using automated tools and manual user testing with a variety of assistive technologies, including:
Our efforts to meet accessibility standards are aligned with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and relevant European accessibility regulations, including the EU Web Accessibility Directive. We understand the importance of legal compliance and, more importantly, ethical responsibility in this area.
Accessibility is also part of our content strategy. We create and review all textual, visual, and interactive content with inclusivity in mind. Whether it's providing text captions for videos, ensuring color-safe design choices, or writing in plain language, we aim to reach as many users as possible with clarity and ease.
Our web and content teams receive regular training on accessibility standards and inclusive design. We believe that education and awareness are key to fostering a culture of accessibility across all levels of our organization.
As we continue to expand our digital services and cruise offerings, accessibility will remain a core consideration in everything we do. We are excited about the future and are dedicated to creating a welcoming, accessible, and enjoyable cruise experience for all of our guests.
Thank you for visiting OceanWave Cruises. We look forward to welcoming you on board.