transports wheelchairs between decks. All beds on board have
been replaced with slightly higher versions to aid those with
physical difficulties, while a state-of-the-art wheelchair has
been added for use by clients not easily able to bring their own.
Once on board, and should they choose, wheelchair bound
guests never have to move below decks - quite an advantage.
Osprey’s two pontoon tender boats are also wheelchair
friendly and Keith has designed a retractable ramp system from
the mother ship onto the tenders for those in wheelchairs. While
the 7m pontoon has a roof and is suitable for longer outings,
the smaller 4.8m pontoon is open and more suited to serious
fishermen. Powered by small outboards, they are not designed
for long distance, but rather exploring and game viewing close
to the mother ship.
Osprey’s other amenities include a top deck Jacuzzi under
shade, sun deck, dining area, bar (with kitchenette), fully
equipped kitchen, three 20cu/ft deep freezers, 12v/220v lighting
and power (with two generators) and a 3m square swimming
The top deck cabins with central, wheelchair accessible
bathroom fully fitted to assist those with disabilities
The tender boats, one with shaded roof and the other open ideal, stable craft for longer excursions
The huge top deck, boasting shaded Jacuzzi and sundeck
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Osprey’s crew - chef, captain and deck hands a great bunch of guys
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