Gemma10 Posted June 30, 2008 #1 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Hi, I'm new here so please excuse me if this is in the wrong place! My parents are in their late 70s, my father is on hemodialysis (with a catheter) and they would llike a holiday. A cruise would seem a good idea but can anyone tell me which cruise ships/lines have hemodialysis facilities on board and sail from the UK please - sailing from the UK is important as they would not be able to cope with flying out to meet the ship, I would have to take them to board it. Thanks very much for any help. :) Gemma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwjm Posted June 30, 2008 #2 Share Posted June 30, 2008 There is a program called Dialysis at Sea. Being a dialysis technician, this has interested me as a possible way to cruise and get paid, something I am interseted in trying after my daughter is at least in college. Here is the website. http://www.dialysisatsea.com/ It is my understanding that you dialize while at sea so that when you're in port, you can enjoy. I've not had any patients go, so I don't know anythign for sure on it. Hopefully this website will help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemma10 Posted June 30, 2008 Author #3 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Hi and thanks for replying. Unfortunately none of their cruises seem to sail from the UK. Does anyone else have any suggestions please? Thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwjm Posted June 30, 2008 #4 Share Posted June 30, 2008 If you go under Europe cruises there are ones leaving from London, or are you looking more for a carribean cruise? Is your father a candidate for PD? May be that is something he could look into, also. I'd imagine taking the machine on the ship might be a hassle, but it is something that can he can do on his own. Hemo is a bit more copmlicated. http://www.dialysisatsea.com/cruises.aspx?dest=Europe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemma10 Posted June 30, 2008 Author #5 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Oh thanks so much, I hadn't noticed that.:o I can see several that look as if they could be good for them. No, Dad can't have PD, his only option (due to other health issues) is hemo through a chest line, but hopefully the cruise line can deal with this. I'm going to email them now. Once again thanks so much for your time and advice I really appreciate it :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrp96 Posted June 30, 2008 #6 Share Posted June 30, 2008 You may want to post your question on the Disabled Cruise board http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=190 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwjm Posted June 30, 2008 #7 Share Posted June 30, 2008 As long as he hasn't been having trouble with his cath., (infection, flow) then no, I don't see it being a problem going on a cruise. wish them a good time for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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