Discover the world afloat 2019 CRUISES WITH HAEMODIALYSIS ONBOARD SOUTHAMPTON DEPARTURES – MEDITERRANEAN – CANARY ISLANDS – NORWEGIAN FJORDS – EUROPEAN RIVERS – GREEK ISLANDS – USA, CANADA & ALASKA – CARIBBEAN, BERMUDA & BAHAMAS – AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND – EXOTIC – PANAMA CANAL January - December 2019 Lisa Parnell and her team at Cruise Dialysis welcome you to our 2019 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 private balcony, enjoying luxurious treatments in the spa or taking in the We offer a wide range of ocean and river sights during a shore excursion. cruises with haemodialysis onboard to Your treatments will take place in suit everyone's taste and budget the onboard dialysis suite giving you Wincluding depalrtucreso from Souethampton. the freedom to relax knowing that An experienced dialysis team and the dialysis team are onboard with nephrologist are onboard throughout you. All cruises have a maximum of your cruise so you can be assured of 12-16 patients so early booking is the best attention at all times. recommended. With so many ships and so many wonderful destinations to choose from ◗ To help you choose your perfect as are sure you will be spoiled for cruise please also visit our website choice. Of course, if you need www.cruisedialysis.co.uk which has assistance in choosing your cruise, we lots more information and videos. are here to help. Just leave all of your Please read the testimonials on arrangements to us. We will ensure your page 34 to see what our clients cruise, flights and dialysis are booked. If have to say. you require any other services, just ask. 2 Call 0844 995 1214 for booking or enquiries Te Cruise Dialysis Diference We have many years experience of The team at Cruise Dialysis are booking cruises with haemodialysis specialist dialysis co-ordinators who put onboard and are proud of the service we you and your dialysis needs first. As offer. Our team has an in depth well as arranging your dialysis onboard knowledge of cruising (we are all cruise we also take care of your cruise addicts!) and are ready to answer your booking, flights and transfers, ensuring questions. If your friends and family your holiday arrangements are made wish to travel with you then just let us as smoothly as possible. know, the more the merrier. We have many clients who book with Please read through our brochure, us year after year and we are very take a look at the cruises on offer and proud of the service we offer. Our in- even watch a video or two on our depth knowledge of cruising ensures website, www.cruisedialysis.co.uk we are well equipped to discuss all Choose and start looking forward to cruise, dialysis and accessibility options your cruise, safe in the knowledge that with you and we are always happy to your haemodialysis is available onboard. answer any questions you may have. We look forward to hearing from you. We love talking about cruising! Visit www.cruisedialysis.co.uk to view our range of dialysis cruises 3 Your Dialysis Treatments For each cruise there is dedicated Cdialysis aunit ronbeoard each ship where your dialysis treatments will take place. The onboard dialysis team will look after 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. Holiday Dialysis Co-ordinator. For Irish residents – Please check with your Holiday Dialysis Co-ordinator. For Overseas residents – Please check with your Dialysis Unit. The EHIC is not accepted onboard cruise ships. Dialysis Session payment Cost of Dialysis Sessions, per session Europa2, Astor, Vasco de Gama: CFor UK roesidsents –sIf the majority of ports €299 (approx. £262) visited during your cruise are within the EEA Celestyal, CroisiEurope: then you will be reimbursed the amount $579 (approx. £416) of the National Tariff approx £150 per Celebrity, Royal Caribbean: dialysis session (please check the exact $720 (approx. £517) amount with your Holiday Dialysis Co- ordinator at your dialysis unit). Grants For Welsh residents – The Health Commission Wales may meet the cost Many patients apply to Kidney Care UK of your dialysis onboard, please check (previously BKPA) for a grant towards the with your Holiday Dialysis Coordinator. cost of their holiday. To apply for a grant For Scottish residents – Your dialysis please visit the Kidney Care UK website unit may meet the cost of your dialysis or contact a member of your dialysis onboard, please check with your team. 4 Call 0844 995 1214 for booking or enquiries to experience something different onboard a cruise with beautiful views along the way. All cabins onboard are en-suite and offer the comforts you can expect from your luxury floating hotel. Choose from an interior cabin, a cabin Accommodation with window or a cabin with your very For Your Needs own balcony. Or why not “push the boat Cabins out” and select a suite, some offering Wonderful ocean and river cruises are your own private butler. available on a variety of ships visiting the most beautiful and exciting Wheelchair destinations the World has to offer. Accessible Cabins Our 2019 brochure lists all cruises available with haemodialysis onboard Wheelchair accessible cabins are including Southampton departures. available onboard the Europa2, So whether you are looking for family Beethovan, Douce France, Celebrity and fun or exclusive luxury we have cruises Royal Caribbean ships. to suit everyone. Availability of wheelchair accessible We are also pleased to offer river cabins is very limited so we advise you cruises along Europe’s Waterways. to book as soon as possible to avoid Don’t miss this fabulous opportunity disappointment. Visit www.cruisedialysis.co.uk to view our range of dialysis cruises 5 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 use a Neither we, nor the supplier 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 Website: www.holidayextras.co.uk/ us for further details (applies to UK holiday-insurance.html?agent=WK724 citizens only). 6 Call 0844 995 1214 for booking or enquiries Once you have chosen your cruise Bplease coall ous okn 08i44n 99g5 1214 and we will be pleased to take care of your cruise and dialysis arrangements. Te Cruise Dialysis You can be confident in the knowledge that we will take care of your booking Diference and you can start looking forward to We Will: your cruise. ◗ Book your cruise (and flights, hotel and transfers if required) ◗ Contact your home dialysis unit ◗ 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 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 2019 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 Accompanied Cruises Itineraries AUTHENTIC HOLLAND AND THE CHARMS OF BELGIUM ON MS BEETHOVAN, 8 & 15 APRIL 2019 7 NIGHTS From £1409 Depart Amsterdam – Arnheim – Middleburg – Ghent – Bruges – Antwerp – (€1597) Rotterdam – Utrecht – Amsterdam IDYLLIC AEGEAN ON CELESTYAL CRYSTAL, 7 NIGHTS 20, 27 MAY & Depart Athens (Piraeus) Greece – Mykonos, Greece – Milos, Greece – 3 JUNE 2019 Santonini, Greece – Crete (Heraklion) Greece – Kusadasi, Turkey – Athens From £1227 (Piraeus) Greece (€1399) SCANDINAVIA & RUSSIA ON CELEBRITY SILHOUETTE, 14 NIGHTS 14 JULY 2019 Depart Southampton – Bruges (Zeebrugge) – Copenhagen, Denmark – From £2441 Stockholm, Sweden – Tallinn, Estonia – St Petersburg (2 days) – Berlin ($3393) ITALY, SPAIN & MONACO ON CELEBRITY EDGE, 10 NIGHTS 20 SEPTEMBER Depart Rome (Civitavecchia) Italy – Naples, Italy – Palma De Mallorca, Spain 2019 – Barcelona, Spain – Monte Carlo, Monaco – Santa Margherita, Genoa – From £2218 Florence/Pisa (La Spezia) – Rome ($3084) Visit www.cruisedialysis.co.uk to view our range of dialysis cruises 9 SOUTHAMPTON DEPARTURES Celebrity Silhouette Sailing from Southampton, Europe has never been so luxurious. Celebrity Silhouette is the perfect choice if you enjoy unrivalled relaxation and extraordinary fine dining.