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Accessible Cruises
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Welcome to Accessible Cruises, dedicated to enabling incredible cruise ship experiences for those... View more
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Welcome to Accessible Cruises, dedicated to enabling incredible cruise ship experiences for those with disabilities. We focus on sharing practical advice, ingenious tips, up-to-date news, and well-informed answers to any queries concerning accessibility on cruises. Topics range from cabin accessibility, navigating on-board amenities, to off-ship excursions, and more.
We promote dialogue on the best cruise lines for accessibility, innovations in ship design, and navigating the details of accessible travel. If you are a seasoned cruiser, planning your first voyage, or seeking to help a loved one enjoy their travel, we welcome you. Join us in making the world of cruise travel more accessible, one voyage at a time. All aboard!
Reply To: Medical facilities on cruise ships
Hi, Josh:
Medical facilities onboard a cruise ship are very basic. They are mostly there to triage emergencies, and will offload you at the nearest port or via medivac for anything serious.
Please plan to bring enough meds with you to last the trip + an extra 3-7 days in the event of delays, as they don’t have a major pharmacy on board or the ability to fill new Rx’s.
Regarding PT, you can usually arrange for massages via the spa, but they are more focused on healthy folks and relaxation vs. anything medically necessary. I spent about $550 for daily massages on a 7-day Caribbean vacation for a cousin recovering from a leg surgery during our vacation in 2009, but it was mostly to ensure her muscles didn’t lock up from all the exercise we were getting and the strain we were putting on her leg. You’ll need to check the resources and specials on each individual ship to get a worst-case idea of how much it may cost you based on your needs.
If you’ve never heard of http://www.SeaPuffers.com, check out their website:
https://www.getupandgo2.com/pages/cruise-with-oxygen-29629
as they mostly specialize in oxygen-user passengers, but they work with all kinds of handicapped travelers, too.