Oxygen concentrater needed on cruise.

[RV Queen]

We are booked on a cruise in 5 weeks, out of the country. We just found out that hubby's oxygen is way low at night. Doctor ordered an oxygen concentrater for use at night.  Suggestions please, how do others deal with that necessity? Plane travel, hotel stays, cabin on cruise etc. 

[cr8tiv1]

The ship will not provide any medical devices (CPAP, Oxygen concentrator, heart monitor, etc).  You will need to either rent one from your doctor, home care store, or buy one.

 

There will be an European outlet by the bed that you will need an adapter.  Many out there. Buy one that will allow you to plug in the lamp AND your machine.  Your machine should be dual voltage so that is a convenience.

Edited April 2 by cr8tiv1

[DiRonT]

1 hour ago, RV Queen said:

We are booked on a cruise in 5 weeks, out of the country. We just found out that hubby's oxygen is way low at night. Doctor ordered an oxygen concentrater for use at night.  Suggestions please, how do others deal with that necessity? Plane travel, hotel stays, cabin on cruise etc. 

DH uses a portable concentrator when we cruise.  They are pricey but better than the option of not traveling.  We don't do flights any more because of the hassle of getting through security and the fact that he doesn't have enough battery power for more than about a 2 hour flight.

[Princess Cruiser27]

From Princess web-site:

 

FAQ: How To Prepare For Your Cruise - Princess Cruises

 

Scroll down to Oxygen 

Or

Worldwide Scooter. Wheelchair, & Oxygen Rentals (specialneedsatsea.com)

[luvteaching]

DH, when he was alive, had to use oxygen. We've done canisters and a concentrator. Scootaround and Special Needs at Sea both will rent concentrators to use on the ship. These are the bigger ones that aren't as portable (they have wheels). He had his own portable one that was covered/paid for by our insurance so that solved some of the problem. 

 

Karen

[Arizona Wildcat]

If you are flying be sure to have a statement from doctor saying concentrator is necessary.  Otherwise will not be allowed on board.

Travel should not be an issue.  MIL received portable one purchased by her insurance.  Would operate on 110/220/12V.  Battery was good for about 2 hours or a bit more.  Had a spare battery with a charger.  Biggest hassle was arranging for airline seating with a power point.  

A portable unit should not be an issue on board especially if your unit has a spare battery.

[RV Queen]

Thank you ALL for your kind suggestions and comments.  

[kokopelli-az]

Hop over to the Disabled Cruise Travel board.  Post your question there or do a search on that board for oxygen and concentrator.    https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/114-disabled-cruise-travel/

 

You will also need to complete a special needs form for Princess.  Contact their Access Desk for this.