Trip insurance question

[Anyislandwilldo]

God forbid but in the event you will need to air lifted off the ship, is your hubby allowed to travel with you or do they meet you at the next port?  Thanks!

[sparks1093]

To a large degree this is going to depend on the circumstances but I'm going to guess that evacuation from the ship will only be the patient due to space considerations. The patient may not be transported to the next port since they will be taken in most cases to the closest medical facility that can provide care.

[Babr]

The maneuver is performed by highly trained military/coast guard; nevertheless, there is a certain degree of danger in the hoisting process. That is why it is initiated only in life or death situations. I doubt that a companion would be allowed along for the ride.

 

By the way, it is not exactly a trip insurance question because trip insurance is not involved until you are in the hands of the civilian medical system. If air/sea rescue is available, it is provided by specially trained units of government at no cost; but you are still responsible for costs of care on the ship, which is covered by trip insurance.

Edited December 29, 2022 by Babr

[Anyislandwilldo]

2 hours ago, Babr said:

The maneuver is performed by highly trained military/coast guard; nevertheless, there is a certain degree of danger in the hoisting process. That is why it is initiated only in life or death situations. I doubt that a companion would be allowed along for the ride.

 

By the way, it is not exactly a trip insurance question because trip insurance is not involved until you are in the hands of the civilian medical system. If air/sea rescue is available, it is provided by specially trained units of government at no cost; but you are still responsible for costs of care on the ship, which is covered by trip insurance.

Wow, I never knew.  Thank you so much for your response.