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Oxygen for a cruise?
I have been doing a little research for a friend who needs oxygen for
his cruise. He will be bringing his concentrator, but needs oxygen tanks delivered to the ship. Someone on another group said they use www.cruiseshipassist.com and have been happy with their service. They supposedly deliver the oxygen right to your cabin and pick it up afterwards. Does anyone here know this outfit or another one that is dependable? Thanks, sue |
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Oxygen for a cruise?
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Sue and Kevin Mullen wrote: I have been doing a little research for a friend who needs oxygen for his cruise. He will be bringing his concentrator, but needs oxygen tanks delivered to the ship. Someone on another group said they use www.cruiseshipassist.com and have been happy with their service. They supposedly deliver the oxygen right to your cabin and pick it up afterwards. Does anyone here know this outfit or another one that is dependable? Thanks, sue The Lung Association generally suggests one starts with the Cruise lines. Some may have specific requirements, and some may not. (Usually call the regular reservation and ask for special services or medical department). Talk with the insurance company next because they may have someone they use that they will pay for. No specific requirements yet, ask if the place they get their oxygen from now either has an office at the port or knows someone they feel like suggesting. These are generally suggestions for US ports. I haven't had any experience foreign travel. Here are a couple general URLs. http://www.access-able.com/tips/oxy.html http://www.gimponthego.com/tips8.htm http://www.lungusa.org/site/apps/s/c...b=34706&ct=673 36#sea The lungusa is also: http://tinyurl.com/2l87aa BTW: Airlines may be the REAL limiting factor and the major PITA if they are flying. |
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Oxygen for a cruise?
Kurt Ullman wrote: The Lung Association generally suggests one starts with the Cruise lines. Some may have specific requirements, and some may not. (Usually call the regular reservation and ask for special services or medical department). Talk with the insurance company next because they may have someone they use that they will pay for. No specific requirements yet, ask if the place they get their oxygen from now either has an office at the port or knows someone they feel like suggesting. These are generally suggestions for US ports. I haven't had any experience foreign travel. Here are a couple general URLs. http://www.access-able.com/tips/oxy.html http://www.gimponthego.com/tips8.htm http://www.lungusa.org/site/apps/s/c...b=34706&ct=673 36#sea The lungusa is also: http://tinyurl.com/2l87aa BTW: Airlines may be the REAL limiting factor and the major PITA if they are flying. I am pretty sure his regular supplier will not cover what he needs away from home. I know that they have traveled within the states and he has ordered oxygen delivered to his hotel and I am pretty sure he has to pay for it himself. He is ok flying without oxygen, as long as it is waiting at his hotel or cabin when he arrives. He always travels with his concentrator, but in hot, humid ports or with long walks needs portable oxygen. Lots of good advice here, thanks!! sue - printing this out! |
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Oxygen for a cruise?
I use 10 litres per minute so Oxygen supply is vital. We have used
CareVacations CSA LTD, #5, 5110 - 50th Ave., Leduc, Alberta, Canada, T9E6V4; Phone (780) 986-6404; Toll Free, 1-877-478-7827; Fax: 1-800-648-1116. They have supplied me on 5 or 6 cruises with no slip-ups, most recently January, next, August 10. I used, or tried to use, Cruiseshipassist on a cruise out of San Fran several years ago. They say they got the O to the dock but didn't realize there were three ships at the dock and the dock hands didn't know where to put it. Strange story, but that's what was being said while I scavenged for O for a day and a half at sea before the ship next docked. Hope this helps. Harry Cooper "Sue and Kevin Mullen" wrote in message ... I have been doing a little research for a friend who needs oxygen for his cruise. He will be bringing his concentrator, but needs oxygen tanks delivered to the ship. Someone on another group said they use www.cruiseshipassist.com and have been happy with their service. They supposedly deliver the oxygen right to your cabin and pick it up afterwards. Does anyone here know this outfit or another one that is dependable? Thanks, sue |
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Oxygen for a cruise?
Harry Cooper wrote: I use 10 litres per minute so Oxygen supply is vital. We have used CareVacations CSA LTD, #5, 5110 - 50th Ave., Leduc, Alberta, Canada, T9E6V4; Phone (780) 986-6404; Toll Free, 1-877-478-7827; Fax: 1-800-648-1116. They have supplied me on 5 or 6 cruises with no slip-ups, most recently January, next, August 10. I used, or tried to use, Cruiseshipassist on a cruise out of San Fran several years ago. They say they got the O to the dock but didn't realize there were three ships at the dock and the dock hands didn't know where to put it. Strange story, but that's what was being said while I scavenged for O for a day and a half at sea before the ship next docked. Hope this helps. Thanks Harry, I will print this out for my friend. I know he has had problems with oxygen being delivered to the right place in the past and it cuts down on what he can do. sue |
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