Health & Medical – Frequently Asked Questions
Health
- Do you carry medication for motion sickness (seasickness)?
- Can I bring oxygen tanks on board?
- Can I bring my oxygen concentrator or breathing device on board (CPAP, BiPAP, APAP, ventilator, nebulizer)? Can I rent a device on board?
- Can I travel if I am on dialysis?
- Can I travel with a pacemaker and/or internal defibrillator?
- Can i travel with a left ventricular assist device (LVAD)?
- Can I bring a heating pad on board?
- Can I purchase incontinence supplies on board?
- Can I purchase urinary catheter supplies on board?
- Can I take a cruise if I am pregnant?
- Can I travel with someone who has dementia?
- Can I take a cruise if I have a feeding tube?
- Is there distilled or purified water available onboard?
- How can I dispose of medical waste on board?
- Can I get an INR coagulation test on board?
- Can the medical team assist me with my personal hygiene needs or activities of daily living (ADLs)?
- What if I use life-sustaining medical equipment?
- What electrical outlets are on board to use for medical equipment?
- I have a terminal illness or am in hospice care. What do I need to know before I cruise?
- Can I bring aboard medication purchased from pharmacies?
- I use opiod/methadone medication. Can I bring it on board?
- Can I bring marijuana/cannabis/CBD products onboard for medical use?
- I have medication that requries refrigeration. Is this available on board?
- I have medical sharps. How do I safely dispose of them?
- Is there a minimum age a child must be to take a cruise?
- What do I do if I am feeling ill prior to boarding?
- Do I need to notify you of my chronic medical condition that I treat independently?
- Can I bring onboard nutritional supplements or specific food, or drinks required for my medical condition?
Medical
- How can I request my medical records only for services received onboard?
- Does the ship have a medical center if I need to see a doctor?
- Are there any charges to consult with the medical team?
- What happens if I have a serious medical emergency like a heart attack or stroke?
- Can I get my stitches/sutures removed on board?
- Can I get wound care or dressing changes on board?
- What lab tests can be done in the medical center?
- What if I need a blood transfusion while on board?
- What if I need additional prescription medication while on board?
- What if I have a medical emergency while on board?
- Can the medical staff treat me if I have an allergic reaction?
- Can the medical team administer my home medication?