Zanny Posted January 1, 2014 #1 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Just another thread regarding the Noro Virus that seems to be on most ships from time to time. If you are a lucky and come down with the virus. Is there still a charge to go to the ships doctor on board? Or is this free as it would be in the ships interest and every other passenger that it doesn't spread around to every one? I thought that i read some time ago that if you come down with this there is no charge for ships doctor? (Not too sure) Regards Zanny:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted January 1, 2014 #2 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Just another thread regarding the Noro Virus that seems to be on most ships from time to time. If you are a lucky and come down with the virus. Is there still a charge to go to the ships doctor on board? Or is this free as it would be in the ships interest and every other passenger that it doesn't spread around to every one?I thought that i read some time ago that if you come down with this there is no charge for ships doctor? (Not too sure) Regards Zanny:confused: I got the Noro on Arcadia last year, £60 to see the Doc. I have not had the need to see the doc on Aussie ships, but I reckon they would charge $100. One reason why pax with the noro won't report in to the ships doc, costs them money, selfish so' and so's, the pax I mean, not the docs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Chilli Posted January 1, 2014 #3 Share Posted January 1, 2014 $75 USD on Diamond Princess a week ago. This was during normal surgery open hours. Would have cost more if we saw the Doctor outside of this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royalty X Posted January 1, 2014 #4 Share Posted January 1, 2014 I didn't get noro but it was going around Rhapsody when we were onboard in November. They were advising that the visit to the doctor, and treatment, was complimentary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By The Bay Posted January 1, 2014 #5 Share Posted January 1, 2014 (edited) I didn't get noro but it was going around Rhapsody when we were onboard in November. They were advising that the visit to the doctor, and treatment, was complimentary. No charge on Dawn Princess when my wife got.:) Edited January 1, 2014 by By The Bay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted January 1, 2014 #6 Share Posted January 1, 2014 (edited) $75 USD on Diamond Princess a week ago. This was during normal surgery open hours. Would have cost more if we saw the Doctor outside of this time. Not bad, we pay $75 to see a GP down here in Batemans Bay, no bulk billing GP's here. Albeit we get $35 back from Medicare, but still a $40 contribution from one's own pocket. No real treatment for noro on the ships, diagnosis and isolation, then the hit squad clean up your cabin. Edited January 1, 2014 by NSWP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HPSOV Posted January 1, 2014 #7 Share Posted January 1, 2014 If they do charge you for a Noro visit, would your travel insurance pay the bill? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Traveller Posted January 1, 2014 #8 Share Posted January 1, 2014 I have often heard that on Aussie-based Princess ships doctors visits are free of charge for noro, but I suspect that might only be when there is a major outbreak. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise_me_Crazy Posted January 1, 2014 #9 Share Posted January 1, 2014 No idea about charging but would like to add that the rumour spreading quicker than the noro virus on Sea Princess (just in from Fijian Jewels run) was that a bratty kid/teen took off down to medical during the NV outbreak, faking the symptoms as a "laugh". The medical officers didn't find the humour and quarantined them to their room "as a safety precaution" as they'd exposed them-self to the virus! :D Not sure it was true, but gave us a good laugh at their idiocy! We sure gave that level a wide berth!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BronteBlue Posted January 1, 2014 #10 Share Posted January 1, 2014 No charge when my husband and one daughter caught it on our first cruise with P&O. About 80 people on our cruise had it, and the sailing before ours had over 220 people ill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gail360 Posted January 1, 2014 #11 Share Posted January 1, 2014 On the Solstice Nov. 2013 - A mention in the News letter and the Captains daily update over the PA - said if you were showing signs to visit /call the Medical Centre and get Complimentary Treatment and Meds . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gail360 Posted January 1, 2014 #12 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Now that I remember a seperate letter was also delivered with this info on it . My husband and I both came down with it - We stayed in our Cabin and toughed it out tho' . Hopefully we have built up a little bit better resistance to this sort of Bug in the future . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Traveller Posted January 1, 2014 #13 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Now that I remember a seperate letter was also delivered with this info on it . My husband and I both came down with it - We stayed in our Cabin and toughed it out tho' . Hopefully we have built up a little bit better resistance to this sort of Bug in the future . Sorry to hear you had it, but (sorry to say) I don't think that will improve your resistance to it in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussieVisi2r Posted January 1, 2014 #14 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Free on RCCL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gail360 Posted January 1, 2014 #15 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Sorry to hear you had it, but (sorry to say) I don't think that will improve your resistance to it in the future. I have read up way too much on this subject , and I know we did all the right/recommended procedures to keep safe , I sometimes think we should have drank more Alcohol to avoid it ! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisine21 Posted January 1, 2014 #16 Share Posted January 1, 2014 If they do charge you for a Noro visit, would your travel insurance pay the bill? I think you could. Though if you had a policy with an excess may not be worth claiming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushka Posted January 1, 2014 #17 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Yes you could claim this expense on Travel Insurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 1, 2014 #18 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Travel insurance is a must even with Aussie itineraries, as the ship does not use medicare and will charge your account.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By The Bay Posted January 1, 2014 #19 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Travel insurance is a must even with Aussie itineraries, as the ship does not use medicare and will charge your account.:D Not on Dawn Princess, in our experience.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Traveller Posted January 1, 2014 #20 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Not on Dawn Princess, in our experience.:) Mic might have meant for general medical appointments, not noro. :) I think $100 per visit is the usual cost, plus any medications. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushka Posted January 1, 2014 #21 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Not on Dawn Princess, in our experience.:) We were recently on Dawn Princess and Travel Insurance was required. Or are you responding to the statement that they didn't charge for Noro consultations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzaw Posted January 1, 2014 #22 Share Posted January 1, 2014 We were recently on Dawn Princess and Travel Insurance was required. I have often seen , on cruiseline websites, that travel insurance is required to go on a cruise.. BUT -- I have never ever had anybody check whether we had insurance or not. Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Traveller Posted January 1, 2014 #23 Share Posted January 1, 2014 I have often seen , on cruiseline websites, that travel insurance is required to go on a cruise.. BUT -- I have never ever had anybody check whether we had insurance or not. Barry Agreed. Travel insurance is not 'required'. In my opinion, it is advisable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 1, 2014 #24 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Mic might have meant for general medical appointments, not noro. :) I think $100 per visit is the usual cost, plus any medications. Yes, that is what I meant. For Noro, it seems some ship's medical centres charge and others do not. I do find it crazy that if someone has noro that they are told to report tyo the doctor, they then go through the ship to get to the medical area and have spread the very contagious disease everywhere.:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 1, 2014 #25 Share Posted January 1, 2014 (edited) Agreed. Travel insurance is not 'required'. In my opinion, it is advisable. It is a calculated risk if you travel without insurance. If something happens you will pay and sometimes the cost is very high. One person (CC meeting on board) told me that they had medical bills from the X ship for $10,000 (previous cruise), after his wife took a bad turn and was in the centre for two days being treated, they didn't have insurance.:eek: Edited January 1, 2014 by MicCanberra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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