CPAP question

[lisaf1]

My Dad may be needing a CPAP machine and I had a few questions for those of you who use them. Who do I need to contact at RCI about getting Distilled water to use? If I recall reading somewhere(but I couldn't find the thread again) that RCI will provide distilled water if requested in Advance. Second question,do you need an extension cord? if So sill RCI provide since they don't allow you to take them on board.

 

Thanks,

Lisa

[KMSpa]

You can send an email to special_needs@rccl.com and request distilled water and an extention cord for your CPAP machine.

[Red-Sol]

Hi Lisa,

 

As KMSpa just mentioned you can contact special needs. I am sailing Sunday on the Allure and they told me that they would have Distilled Water and an extension cord in the cabin for me.

[Jimnbigd]

I was supposed to have the water and extension cord on my March cruise, but it was not in the cabin. No problem -- My cabin attendant said to call housekeeping, and it was in the cabin that evening. You can use regular water occasionally in the CPAP if you have to. I forgot to bring distilled water for my hotel the night before the cruise. You will likely need an extension cord for the hotel. You might also get an extra luggage tag to put on the CPAP, plus have his name inside the CPAP. (Also remember to empty the water tray before packing the CPAP.)

[Havingfun2010]

You can send an email to special_needs@rccl.com and request distilled water and an extention cord for your CPAP machine.

 

You should bring your own extension cord, pack in the same case as your CPAP, and if questioned, it is medical product. Never had a problem. Remember to also carry it on.

[Sonny]

They always provided me with a gallon of distilled water at no cost. I always pack my own extension cord, but they will provide one. The water from the bathroom faucet is purified water in case you need to use it.

[magenta321]

By the way, when you are flying, take the cpap as carry on. As someone who has lost their luggage in the past, I can tell you the airline does not reimburse for medical devices, nor for electronics, as in their terms they tell you that they cannot be in your checked bags.

 

So be sure to bring them in your carry on in the plane!

 

My husband just got a cpap, and this will be our first cruise with the machine. Thanks for this thread!

[copnlpn2]

When you carry your CPAP onto a plane, it is not considered against the total number of carry-ons you can have....you can still take the usual two pieces of carry-on, plus the CPAP....

[Ashland]

You might also check with the provider of his CPAP machine...most do offer a travel size one too....

[The Big Booper]

I have been using a CPAP for ten years and have always brought my own extension cord, in a carry on bag. I use the CPAP w/o distilled water when traveling and carry the smallish unit in a padded camera bag in the same carry on as the cord and never have had a problem with any of the lines we have been on (RCCL, =X=, Disney, HAL, CCL).