Are there medical facilities aboard the cruise ship?
Every cruise ship has a fully equipped medical facility and doctor (except for some smaller vessels operating in coastal waters). • Most operate under daily office hours but are always on-call for emergencies. You may be charged for certain medical services performed. • If cruise line insurance is purchased during the booking process, most charges for basic treatment will be covered. • While on the ship, if the situation becomes very serious or life threatening, the passenger will be flown from the ship by helicopter to the nearest land-based hospital for treatment.
