eliana Posted February 5, 2016 #1 Share Posted February 5, 2016 (edited) UiWe are both over age 80. Would it be I wise to book a long transatlantic cruise with more than seven days continuously at sea? What would happen if one of us became seriously ill? Edited February 5, 2016 by eliana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted February 7, 2016 #2 Share Posted February 7, 2016 We have been on many Atlantic Crossings when someone had to be evacuated from the ship. Often there are port stops. Many times you are not that far from an area where they can take you off and once in awhile someone is evacuated by helicopter. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakesregion Posted February 7, 2016 #3 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Over 80 - Just getting started are we? Cunard offers 7 day transatlantic cruises and they have one of the best on-board medical facilities should you over eat or sprain an ankle doing the quick step in the Queens Rooms at 11:00 pm. Highly recommend it. It can also be extremely relaxing with a fine library, enrichment lectures, concerts, movies and of course daily afternoon white gloved tea in the Queens Room. I am but 77 and have booked a back to back NYC to Soton and back to NYC in December. Looking forward to much dancing and general socializing plus food etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMLady Posted May 30, 2016 #4 Share Posted May 30, 2016 UiWe are both over age 80. Would it be I wise to book a long transatlantic cruise with more than seven days continuously at sea? What would happen if one of us became seriously ill? My husband turned 85 in March. We celebrated by taking our 7th transatlantic cruise in April, 16 days to Barcelona and then 3 days in Barcelona before flying home. We make sure we have good insurance which covers Pre-existing conditions and medical evacuation. TravelGuard is our company of choice. Ships are equipped with medical centers which can do EKG's and Xrays. There is at least one Dr, sometimes more. If necessary a medical evacuation to nearest land can be arranged. I would not let age keep from doing a transatlantic. They are so relaxing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted May 30, 2016 #5 Share Posted May 30, 2016 UiWe are both over age 80. Would it be I wise to book a long transatlantic cruise with more than seven days continuously at sea? What would happen if one of us became seriously ill? Can't see why not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsanTom Posted May 30, 2016 #6 Share Posted May 30, 2016 If your thinking about getting evacuated, I wouldn't take a cruise. Think about a land vacation. If you still want to take a TA, go with Cunard for a 7 day! Don't forget most ships have a refrigerator, in case you pass during dinner. My last Alaska cruise, a wonderful lady passed during the soup appetizer. She enjoyed the rest of the cruise below decks, but it's a great way to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoncom Posted May 30, 2016 #7 Share Posted May 30, 2016 I have been on ships with NO EKG or Xrays. Check before booking if important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pollux Posted July 17, 2016 #8 Share Posted July 17, 2016 go,go,go I am 82 have 15 TA under my belt. Got 2 more cruises booked for this year. Transatlantic is the best way to rest and the sea air does wonders for us the older folks. And the crew they love, love, love us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoloCroozer Posted November 19, 2016 #9 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Book the cruise if your health allows, we have done 5 TP cruises and 3 TAs and I have another one booked for 2017 and will book the China repo in 2018. Im 64 and a widow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted December 9, 2016 #10 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Go for it. We have done 9 TA's and only once have we had a medical evacuation. We were on the Northern Crossing and the ship changed course and we sailed toward Greenland in order to get close enough for Canadian Air Force to get a helicopter out to the ship. Life is too short to worry about such things. Live your life to the fullest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctinkle Posted December 14, 2016 #11 Share Posted December 14, 2016 did the poor lady have to pay tips for the days she was in the meat cooler? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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