2019 & 2020 Cruises
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2019 & 2020 CRUISES WITH HAEMODIALYSIS ONBOARD Discover the world afloat SOUTHAMPTON, LONDON TILBURY AND BRISTOL DEPARTURES – MEDITERRANEAN – CANARY ISLANDS – NORWEGIAN FJORDS – GREEK ISLANDS – NORTHERN EUROPE – NORTHERN LIGHTS – AROUND UK – EUROPEAN RIVERS – USA, CANADA & ALASKA – CARIBBEAN, BERMUDA & BAHAMAS – PANAMA CANAL – EXOTIC – AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND WELCOME LABADEE, HAITI. Cruise Dialysis offers a wide range of ocean and river cruises with haemodialysis onboard to suit everyone's taste and budget including departures from Southampton, London Tilbury and Bristol. An experienced dialysis team and nephrologist are onboard throughout your cruise so you can be assured of the best attention at all times. With so many ships and so many wonderful destinations to choose from we are sure you will be spoiled for choice. Of course, if you need assistance in choosing your cruise, we are here to help. Just leave all of your arrangements to us. We will ensure your cruise, flights and dialysis are booked. If you require any other services, just ask. We have many years experience of arranging cruises with haemodialysis onboard and are proud of the service we offer. Our team has an in depth knowledge of cruising (we are all cruise addicts!) and is ready to answer your questions. If your friends and family wish to travel with you then just let us know, the more the merrier. Please read through our brochure, take a look at the cruises on offer and even watch a video or two on our website, www.cruisedialysis.co.uk Choose and start looking forward to your cruise, safe in the knowledge that your haemodialysis is available onboard. 2 Visit www.cruisedialysis.co.uk to view our range of dialysis cruises Lisa Parnell and her team at Cruise Dialysis welcome you to our 2020 brochure Cruise Dialysis offers you the opportunity to see the world and visit places you have always dreamed of. Unforgettable events, interesting destinations, wonderful dining and entertaining shows all offered from the comfort of your wonderful cruise ship. Your accommodation, meals and entertainment are all included in your fare. What could be nicer than watching the world go by from your own Te Cruise Dialysis private balcony, enjoying luxurious treatments in the spa or taking in the Diference sights during a shore excursion. The team at Cruise Dialysis are specialist Your treatments will take place in dialysis co-ordinators who put you and your the onboard dialysis suite giving you dialysis needs first. As well as arranging the freedom to relax knowing that your dialysis onboard we also take care of the dialysis team are onboard with your cruise booking, flights and transfers, you. ensuring your holiday arrangements are All cruises have a maximum of made as smoothly as possible. 4 to 12 patients so early booking is We have many clients who book with us recommended. year after year and we are very proud of the service we offer. Our in-depth ◗ To help you choose your perfect knowledge of cruising ensures we are well cruise please also visit our website equipped to discuss all cruise, dialysis and www.cruisedialysis.co.uk for further accessibility options with you and we are information and videos. Please read always happy to answer any questions you the testimonials on page 34 to see may have. We love talking about cruising! what our clients have to say. Call 0844 995 1214 for booking or enquiries 3 YOUR CARE ONBOARD Your Dialysis Treatments For each cruise there is dedicated dialysis unit onboard where your dialysis treatments will take place. The onboard dialysis team will care for you during your cruise and can be contacted 24 hours a day. Prior to your cruise we will obtain information from your dialysis unit so we are fully aware of your dialysis treatment requirements leaving you free to just enjoy your cruise. Dialysis Session payment For Overseas residents – Please check with your Dialysis Unit. For UK residents – If the majority of All patients should check with their Holiday Dialysis Co-ordinator the amount of reimbursement available. ports visited during your cruise are The EHIC is not accepted onboard cruise ships. within the EEA then you will be reimbursed the amount of the National Cost of Dialysis Sessions, per session Tariff approx £150 per dialysis session. Europa2, Astor, Vasco de Gama: €299 For Welsh residents – The Health (approx. £262). Columbus, Marco Polo, Commission Wales may meet the cost Magellan: £475. Celebrity, Royal of your dialysis onboard. Caribbean: $720 (approx. £517) For Scottish residents – Your dialysis Celestyal Cruises: $622 (approx. £475) unit may meet the cost of your dialysis onboard. Grants For Southern Ireland residents – Please check with your Holiday Dialysis Co- Many patients apply to Kidney Care UK ordinator. (previously BKPA) for a grant towards the For Northern Ireland residents – You will cost of their holiday. To apply for a grant be reimbursed the cost of treatment in please visit the Kidney Care UK website your ‘home’ Trust. or ask a member of your dialysis team. 4 Call 0844 995 1214 for booking or enquiries CABINS FOR ALL Accommodation along the way. All cabins onboard are For Your Needs en-suite and offer the comforts you can expect from your luxury floating hotel. Wonderful ocean and river cruises are Choose from an interior cabin, a cabin available on a variety of ships visiting with window or a cabin with your very the most beautiful and exciting own balcony. Or why not “push the boat destinations the World has to offer. out” and select a suite, some offering Our 2020 brochure lists all cruises your own private butler. available with haemodialysis onboard including Southampton, London Tilbury Wheelchair and Bristol departures. Accessible Cabins So whether you are looking for family fun or exclusive luxury we have cruises Wheelchair accessible cabins are available to suit everyone. onboard the Europa2, Columbus, Celebrity We are also pleased to offer river and Royal Caribbean ships. cruises along Europe’s Waterways. Availability of wheelchair accessible Don’t miss this fabulous opportunity cabins is very limited so we advise you to experience something different to book as soon as possible to ensure onboard a cruise with beautiful views availability. Visit www.cruisedialysis.co.uk to view our range of dialysis cruises 5 TRAVEL INFORMATION LIBERTY OF THE SEAS. Travel Insurance Passports & Visa All guests are required to have travel Your specific passport and visa insurance so please ensure the travel requirements, along with any other insurance you purchase is suitable and immigration requirements, are your adequate for your needs. To discuss responsibility and you should confirm your travel insurance requirements you this with the relevant Embassies and/or may wish to contact the following Consulates. companies or alternatively please a Neither we, nor the cruise line, accept company of your own choice. The any responsibility if you cannot travel following companies are familiar with because you have not complied with haemodialysis and offer insurance to any passport, visa or immigration cover pre-existing medical conditions. requirements. All Clear Insurance It is very important that you check Please telephone 01708 339121 and www.visacentral.co.uk for current visa quote reference CRD information as regulations can change. Holiday Extras Insurance If you wish to join a shore excursion Please telephone 0871 3602603 and organised by the ship you may be quote reference WK724. covered by a group visa, please contact Makesure us for further details (applies to UK Please telephone 0203 8736718 citizens only). Website: www.holidayextras.co.ukholiday- 6insurance.html?agent=WK724 Call 0844 995 1214 for booking or enquiries BOOKING YOUR CRUISE Once you have chosen your cruise Te Cruise Dialysis please call us on 0844 995 1214 and we will make all of your cruise and Diference dialysis arrangements. We Will: You can be confident in the knowledge ◗ Book your cruise (and flights, that we will take care of your booking hotel and transfers if required) and you can start looking forward to ◗ Contact your home dialysis unit your cruise. ◗ Arrange your onboard dialysis ◗ Organise all administration and medical documentation required ◗ Keep you up to date Visit www.cruisedialysis.co.uk to view our range of dialysis cruises 7 ACCOMPANIED CRUISES REYKJAVIK, ATHENS, GREECE. ICELAND. LISBON, PORTUGAL. THE RHINE VALLEY. Accompanied We appreciate that cruising for the first time with haemodialysis can seem a Cruises little daunting so why not join a member They suit: of the Cruise Dialysis team onboard our ◗ First time cruisers Accompanied Cruises. ◗ Passengers who like to travel in a You are welcome to spend as much or group environment as little time with your fellow travellers ◗ Passengers travelling alone and your time onboard is yours to do ◗ Couples who enjoy company with as you wish. During 2020 a member of the Cruise Dialysis team will be onboard the cruises shown on page 9. 8 Call 0844 995 1214 for booking or enquiries ISTANBUL, TURKEY. Accompanied Cruises Itineraries LAND OF THE NORTHERN LIGHTS TO ICELAND, MAGELLAN, 12 NIGHTS 4 MARCH 2020 Depart London Tilbury – Rotterdam, Netherlands – Torshavn, Faroe Islands – From £1999 Reykjavik, Iceland (2 days) – Lerwick, Shetland Islands – Kirkwall, Orkney Islands – London Tilbury EASTER RIVER SEINE EXPERIENCE, MARCO POLO, 7 NIGHTS 7 APRIL 2020 Depart Bristol Avonmouth, UK – Cruising River Seine – Rouen, France – From £1155 Honfleur, France – St Peter Port, Guernsey – Cobh for Cork,