Cruising with CPAP
I know there are several posts on this, but the search didn't bring anything up. My wife and I will be going on a cruise from Montreal to Boston this summer (as part of a longer trip) and of course I will be bringing my machine. I am trying to make sure I think of everything (even though I have already traveled extensively with my machine). I am not worried about the water as I can request distilled when I get on the ship.
Here are the extras I normally carry already:
1. Surge protector (already use one at the house)
2. 12 foot extension cord (grounded)
3. Spare filters (micro and foam)
4. Roll of vinyl tape (great for emergency hose repair)
5. Copy of script
6. Medical device tag on bag
I will most likely break out the new mask just before I leave to avoid that issue.
Any other ideas?
RE: Cruising with CPAP
Hi Homerec130,
Sounds like you have got it together. Hang in there for more suggestions and have a nice cruise.
trish6hundred
RE: Cruising with CPAP
Sounds like a fairly long trip. Do you need to take any special cleaning supplies with you?
Best Regards,
PaytonA
05-06-2014, 03:13 PM
(This post was last modified: 05-06-2014, 03:24 PM by Airstream.)
RE: Cruising with CPAP
I was told that cruise lines will not let you use your own extension cord, but I checked
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RE: Cruising with CPAP
To ease your use of the ship's electrical system you'll need to get a set of Travel Adapter Plugs. I learned this the hard way: On our first cruise, the only standard, North American sockets were over the desk area and the ship provided an ugly, heavy duty extension cord to run across the room to the bed.
You should be able to get them at your favorite appliance store or from Amazon; a set is usually less than $10.
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RE: Cruising with CPAP
Justmongo - good thought, but not worried about baggage handlers as I will be hand carrying the machine myself in a padded case that works quite well. The mask goes into it's own bag (from my original machine) and the hose actually helps to keep everything in place. In addition, my wife's meds are in their own case and travel with it.
I hadn't thought about the plug converter, but will go through my old travel stuff and grab one. Already talked to the cruise line and they have no problem with the cord. Don't consider it a big deal as I will stash the machine when we are not in the cabin.
We will be at "sea" for 7 days and the rest of the trip we will be with family so I am not worried about cleaning supplies. I usually clean my mask in the shower anyway so that won't be a problem. 'The hose I will do in the sink. Most likely just before and after the cruise portion and then swap everything out when we get home.
Thanx all for the inputs. I pretty much thought of most of this, but I also look at it for someone who has never travelled with the hose before as to what they need to think of.
RE: Cruising with CPAP
I did this a while back after I returned from a trip. I need to see if any of it has changed.
http://www.apneaboard.com/forums/Thread-...for-travel
My only additional advice is to take extra filters in case there is a smell you need to get rid of. That's been my number one issue while traveling. The filters are small and don't take up much room so take plenty. In my opinion.
PaulaO
Take a deep breath and count to zen.
RE: Cruising with CPAP
Good call on the flat head extension cord. I'll have to dig one of those out.
RE: Cruising with CPAP
The extension cord is a good idea. Some of the older ships do not have outlets at the sides of the bed, just a set of various outlets at the desk. Your cord means the cabin steward does not have to track one down for your use.
WhirledKruzer