-Lew- Posted February 6, 2018 #1 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Don't be alarmed if you notice the Royal in Port Everglades the evening of February 7th. We're coming into port early due to three medical emergencies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pshaze Posted February 6, 2018 #2 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Don't be alarmed if you notice the Royal in Port Everglades the evening of February 7th. We're coming into port early due to three medical emergencies. Just curious....do they allow you to stay on board till the correct docking day/time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Lew- Posted February 6, 2018 Author #3 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Just curious....do they allow you to stay on board till the correct docking day/time?We'll have no choice but to stay onboard. The ship will be locked (captain's wording) after medical emergencies are disembarked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moki'smommy Posted February 6, 2018 #4 Share Posted February 6, 2018 The ship is not cleared by Customs until the planned time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srpilo Posted February 7, 2018 #5 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Any idea what the medical issues are ? Srpilo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volk904 Posted February 7, 2018 #6 Share Posted February 7, 2018 I have got to ask how you guy made it all the way back to FLL from Aruba in 1 day? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volk904 Posted February 7, 2018 #7 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Ok I did not read your post right. You are coming in tomorrow night early. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted February 7, 2018 #8 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Sorry to hear that. Must be very difficult for the patients and families not being able to get their loved ones to the hospital until tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moki'smommy Posted February 7, 2018 #9 Share Posted February 7, 2018 It depends on what the medical situation is. In fairness, I've never seen the medical facility on a Princess ship. I'm a physician, and have been invited to tour the medical facility on another line. The ship was better equipped than many small hospitals I've seen. The biggest problem would be lack of staff--they had one physician and two nurses. That would make it difficult to provide around the clock care for a critical patient, and indeed that was not what the ship's personnel had any intention of doing. Their goals included providing routine care for the approximately 1000 crew on the ship, necessary care to cruising passengers, and in a critical situation to stabilize the patient and arrange for transport. Since it seems that there are 3 situations involved, I would rationalize that it is not necessary (or not possible) for them to be transported on an emergency basis, at least currently, but that it makes sense to get to the port as fast as possible. If one or more deteriorates during the return to port, a transport might become necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeurosurgeryNP Posted February 7, 2018 #10 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Last March on the Regal there was a medical emergency the very first night out of FLL and we docked in Nassau unplanned overnight to disembark the passenger. We were headed for PC as our first stop. My husband and I had no idea we docked at all overnight. The captain made an announcement in the morning that we would be a little late to our Anchorage for PC due to the unplanned stop. Sent from my XT1650 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Traveller Posted February 7, 2018 #11 Share Posted February 7, 2018 The Princess ships I have been on (mainly the Sun class) have had two doctors and a few nurses. I am not sure how many nurses. I would not be surprised if the larger Princess ships have three doctors, but that is only surmising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moki'smommy Posted February 7, 2018 #12 Share Posted February 7, 2018 It would make sense that as the number of passengers and crew increase, the number of medical and nursing personnel needed would also increase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrivesLikeMario Posted February 7, 2018 #13 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Sorry to hear your cruise has been cut short, Lew. But knowing you two, you'll roll with the punches with a great attitude! Welcome home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Lew- Posted February 7, 2018 Author #14 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Sorry to hear your cruise has been cut short, Lew. But knowing you two, you'll roll with the punches with a great attitude! Welcome home! Hi Bobbie...We're on for 30 days, so February 8th will be our second turnaround day. Early arrival in PEV will eliminate the last evening at sea for some, but I haven't heard any complaints...just concern for those involved.To address some questions... From what I have heard, the medical facility onboard is excellent. According to the captain helicopter transfer was considered, but discounted likely due to windy conditions. We'll probably never know what the medical issues are. According to info on the TV we're currently moving right along at 21 knots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishywood Posted February 7, 2018 #15 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Scheduled to arrive at 8:30 PM per the PEV ship schedule. Here's hoping for all involved--patients and medical staff--that nothing worsens before then. And that everyone else enjoys their impromptu "stationary night at sea". Perhaps a deck party can be added to the schedule; though instead of too windy it may be too hot, as after a cooler than normal winter so far it was unseasonably warm tonight. Plus one more reminder: for those lucky enough to be ahead of the house, don't forget to cash out at the casino before dinner. Will be some pretty loud complaints if the ship is not emphatically publicizing the early closure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hm9912 Posted February 7, 2018 #16 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Last March on the Regal there was a medical emergency the very first night out of FLL and we docked in Nassau unplanned overnight to disembark the passenger. We were headed for PC as our first stop. My husband and I had no idea we docked at all overnight. The captain made an announcement in the morning that we would be a little late to our Anchorage for PC due to the unplanned stop. Sent from my XT1650 using Forums mobile app Last October on the Regal we were only two hours out of Brooklyn when our four year old grandson lost his balance in the dining room during dinner, fell and bumped his head above the eye hitting a corner of the dining room table requiring a visit to medical to stop the bleeding. They took excellent care of him and even delivered chocolate chip cookies to the cabin for him since he missed desert. If you take the UST the tour includes a visit to medical which was very impressive and if you ask they will show you the mortuary. I took the tour on both the Regal and Royal. Howard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagsfan Posted February 7, 2018 #17 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Unless things have changed, Princess is fairly unusual in having medical staff that are employees of Princess, and British trained. I’d love to know if that’s still true. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
san diego sue Posted February 7, 2018 #18 Share Posted February 7, 2018 The Doctors have been from South Africa on our recent cruises . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrysalis Posted February 7, 2018 #19 Share Posted February 7, 2018 The Doctors have been from South Africa on our recent cruises . I agree....for years, the Drs have all been South African, except that the Senior Dr on the Royal has been from Bermuda, and UK trained. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potstech Posted February 7, 2018 #20 Share Posted February 7, 2018 The one time I used tbe medical facilities the DR was from Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compozer Posted February 7, 2018 #21 Share Posted February 7, 2018 According to a fb blog from a gal I know, there are three people that need to be evacuated. I was curious why they don't stop in Key West or Miami to drop them off. Although that would make it difficult for the family returning homd. So, hopefully they are not real ill. Prayers to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optotronics Posted February 7, 2018 #22 Share Posted February 7, 2018 According to a fb blog from a gal I know, there are three people that need to be evacuated. I was curious why they don't stop in Key West or Miami to drop them off. Although that would make it difficult for the family returning homd. So, hopefully they are not real ill. Prayers to them. Probably because they are only 30miles apart and the added port fees and work involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrivesLikeMario Posted February 7, 2018 #23 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Hi Bobbie...We're on for 30 days, so February 8th will be our second turnaround day. Early arrival in PEV will eliminate the last evening at sea for some, but I haven't heard any complaints...just concern for those involved. Wow! How awesome to be on the ship that long! So glad it doesn't affect your plans. Have a wonderful time! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted February 7, 2018 #24 Share Posted February 7, 2018 I have had several experiences with the Medical Center, including an emergency situation when returning to Ft. Lauderdale. The care was first rate. Two of the issues affecting a medical helicopter evacuation for my brother-in-law as we were just a day away from FLL were: We were too far for a round-trip helicopter flight, particularly since the helicopter would have to avoid flying over Cuban air space. When we got close enough for a med flight, it was nighttime and deemed too risky for the helicopter. I’ve been on many cruises when medical situations arose and the ship had to deviate from the schedule. People’s reactions often amaze me, both in a good and bad way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwnc1959 Posted February 8, 2018 #25 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Port Everglades website has her confirmed at the sea bouy at 8:20pm and Marine Traffic shows her doing 22.9 knots. If anyone wants to watch her arrival... http://www.portevergladeswebcam.com/ http://www.ftlauderdalewebcam.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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