As the number of dialysis patients we can accept onto each cruise is limited please book soon to avoid disappointment.
Also, booking early means you can take advantage of early booking discounts.

Cruising appeals to a wide range of people so usually there’s a good mix of age groups, families, couples and singles on board.  Generally, a cruising holiday appeals to those who love new experiences, a sociable atmosphere and a sense of occasion.  And, most importantly, your haemodialysis is available onboard.

Your dialysis treatments will take place in the dedicated Dialysis Suite onboard each ship.  You will be looked after from the beginning to the end of your cruise by a qualified Nephrologist and nurses who are onboard for the duration of your cruise.  The dialysis team can be contacted 24 hours a day.

During every cruise there is usually a Captain’s Welcome Dinner and a Captain’s Farewell Gala.  During these evenings guests may choose to wear something a little more formal however this really is your choice.

You have several ships to choose from and each one is very different. We recommend taking the time to read about each ship on our website or alternatively please telephone us and we will be pleased to chat to you about our experiences onboard.

Why not join one of our accompanied cruises?  For 2011 we are offering a 7 night Norwegian Fjords cruise onboard the MS Astor departing on 9 August 2011 or alternatively a 7 night River Cruise along the River Danube onboard the MV Mozart departing on 20 October 2011.

Dialysis treatment times and cabin availability on all ships is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.  We can accommodate approximately 12-16 patients per cruise therefore we recommend booking as early as possible.  Also, if you book soon you can take advantage of the early booking discounts.

Once you have chosen a specific date and destination, call us on 0844 800 2624 and our trained dialysis co-ordinators will take care of all of your cruise and dialysis arrangements.  We will take care of all of your booking including the cruise, flights, transfers and onboard dialysis treatments.

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

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.

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.

During the day casual wear is ideal with comfortable shoes for exploring ashore. Although cruising isn’t as formal as it once was, some passengers still love to dress up in the evening.  However, it’s your holiday so it’s up to you !

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

Wherever possible your dialysis treatments will be arranged around the ports of call ensuring you can make the most of your cruise.  Shore excursions are usually offered so that you can visit the local places of interest.  Alternatively, for clients who wish to explore independently, public transport and taxis are available.

Travel Insurance can be included with your Costa Cruise.  Alternatively, for the remaining cruises AllClear Insurance Services Limited provides cruise travel insurance to cover pre-existing medical conditions, for travellers of all ages.
If you would like to receive a quotation from AllClear please telephone 0845 250 5250 and quote reference CSH, or obtain a quotation via our website.

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.

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.

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.

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.

All guests must be in possession of a valid passport and visas (if required).  If you are visiting Egypt or Russia during your cruise and do not wish to participate in an organised excursion you will need to obtain a visa prior to travel (this applies to UK passport holders).  If you are not a UK passport holder or require further information please visit www.thevisacompany.com Please note it is your responsibility to obtain the correct visa documents where required.   If you do wish to take part in an organised shore excursion you will be covered by a group visa. British citizens must be in possession of a 10 year passport (five years for children) valid for at least six months after your return to the UK.