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JoanneC replied to the discussion Medical facilities on cruise ships in the forum Accessible Cruises 2 years ago
Medical facilities on cruise ships
I didn’t start traveling (non-work related) until my disabilities got worse and I was afraid of running out of time.
Did a fantastic trip to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef and booked a cabin on the Coral Princess line for 7 days of swimming with a marine biologist as part of the crew.
They also do cruises to the South Pacific, I believe, so…
Josh Grisdale replied to the discussion Medical facilities on cruise ships in the forum Accessible Cruises 2 years ago
Medical facilities on cruise ships
Thank you so much! Something I always wondered about.
My work schedule in Japan wouldn’t allow for it now, but would love a cruise around the South Pacific… one day ☺️
JoanneC replied to the discussion Medical facilities on cruise ships in the forum Accessible Cruises 2 years ago
Medical facilities on cruise ships
You’re going to have to check every cruise line and every ship, Josh. So many places have cut back their services to Nurse Practitioners to save on employment costs that you really just need to be sure to buy a medical policy for each trip, ensure you understand any exclusions in coverage, and hope for the best and that you never need to use…
Josh Grisdale replied to the discussion Medical facilities on cruise ships in the forum Accessible Cruises 2 years ago
Medical facilities on cruise ships
Thank you so much! Yeah, I would plan on taking extra meds but wondered what would happen if I had a bad back spasm episode where my normal meds don’t cut it, but not really enough to go to hospital.
Is there a doctor in their medical facilities?
JoanneC replied to the discussion Even Accessible Travel Agents Stumped in the forum Accessible Cruises 2 years ago
Even Accessible Travel Agents Stumped
Due to the increase in Covid variants, I decided not to go through with the cruise in January. Probably a good idea, as I was *finally* put on oxygen full time due to my COPD.
Hoping to travel more once I buy my own portable oxygen concentrator (trying to get the Rx from a local supply company was maddening, and I had to fight to get a loaner…
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