What Does My Fare Include?

Your fare includes accommodation in your chosen cabin category, full board, shipboard entertainment and port taxes.

What Does My Fare Not Include?

Economy flights & transfers (we can arrange the flights and transfers for you), drinks, gratuities, optional shore excursions, items purchased of a personal nature, travel insurance.

Passport & Visas

All guests must be in possession of a valid passport and visas (if required).  British citizens must be in possession of a 10 year passport (5 years for children) valid for at least 6 months after your return to the UK.  Holders of non British passports must consult the relevant authorities and are responsible for making their own arrangements where necessary.

What is a cruise for dialysing people?

There is no difference to any other cruise except the ship is equipped with an integrated dialysis centre managed by a nephrologist and a team of specialist nurses.  This ensures that you can travel just like everyone else knowing that your dialysis sessions are available onboard.

How will my treatment take place?

Prior to your cruise contact is established with your renal unit so the staff onboard are aware of your treatment specification and your individual requirements.

What is the cost of the dialysis treatment onboard?

Each dialysis session costs between 299€ and 335€. Your renal unit may meet this cost.  This cost can vary for non-UK citizens.  Please enquire for further information.

Do I have to pay in advance for the dialysis?

You will receive an invoice approximately 15-30 days prior to your cruise departure.  However if your renal unit is paying for your dialysis sessions the invoice will be sent directly to the hospital.

How can I ensure I have adequate travel insurance?

If you require assistance with arranging travel insurance please contact us.

Can we take part in shore excursions?

Wherever possible, you dialysis sessions will be arranged around port visits so that you can enjoy the organised shore excursions available at all ports of call.

Is it possible to make telephone calls from the ship?

All cabins are equipped with a telephone.  Outgoing and incoming calls can be dialled directly or be connected by the operator.

How should we dress?

The number of Formal, Informal and Smart Casual evenings will vary according to the duration of your cruise.  For formal evenings, ladies may wear formal eveningwear, men a tuxedo or dark suit and tie.  For informal evenings ladies can wear anything from tailored trousers to cocktail dresses and for men a jacket and tie.  For smart casual evenings casual separates or dress for ladies and open neck shirts and trousers for men.

Will I need cash for expenses onboard?

A guest voucher payment will be presented to guests for signature for all purchases during the cruise - drinks, wine, shore excursions, hairdressing, shop purchases.  A final account will be presented at the end of the cruise.