Cruise Port Speeds Up Embark, Seasick Medical Bill Shock

Cruise news today. Boarding a cruise ship in Vancouver is faster with the introduction of facial technology. A passenger who recently sailed Norwegian Bliss in Alaska posted their bill on Reddit with redacted personal information, showing how much it cost. Cruise line stocks for CCL, RCL, NCLH, and VIK.
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[@TheRiverPirate13]

More proof that Travel Insurance is a must!

[@charleysworld71]

Going to the ship infirmary is just like going to the emergency room, it would cost the same for a visit to ER but you don’t typically realize the cost because you have insurance. Definitely a reason to always purchase trip insurance with medical.

[@kathyjeffrey1786]

Morning Doug Ooo that's cool love that in Vancouver.wow I have it said it so many times never ever go without travel medical .even just crossing boarder for the day we get it .Ty for your updates Have a wonderful Wednesday 😊

[@classyfiftynine8208]

On our very first cruise, circa mid-70s (Princess) I visited the medical office onboard. Diagnoses: Upper Respiratory Infection. I was given medication to treat it. Cost to me: Zero !!! Time's have certainly changed !!!

[@joed7125]

If you can afford to cruise, you can afford travel insurance. My guess is that for a couple the travel insurance would've been maybe 10% of that medical bill and remember it covers so much more than just medical.

[@vluv2travl]

My husband fell on Caribbean Princess, xray, blood work, over night in the hospital, medication and wheelchair rental for 4 days and our bill was only $3,400! Seems like the person in your story way over paid! And the doctor personally contacted Allianz to start the reimbursement claim.

[@CharleneCTX]

Or there was more to the story than simply sea sickness.

[@scott-ot1bj]

Hey Doug, thanks for the clear and concise news! Leaving on a cruise today and I will be sure to mention you to anybody that will listen. We need to get you over 100,000 subscribers.

[@CruiseRadio]

Have a nice trip Scott . I appreciate you.

[@yolandastoker7012]

Behind the ear patch for sea sickness worked great for my husband and I. We got them from our doctor before we left for our cruise. Much more cost effective.

[@AmyMiller-hm1ur]

My mom used the medical center in a NCL ship (she fell and fractured her foot), her bill ended up being much less than it would have been going to the ER here in the US. We did submit to her travel insurance once we got home, and all was reimbursed, after jumping thru some hoops…😊 We always get the travel insurance!

[@donnathompson1682]

Good morning Doug! How many times do people have to be told to purchase travel insurance? The insurance would have cost way less than the amount charged by medical services. Go figure! Thanks for the updates and have a great day.

[@gregdavey3826]

I had a medical bill on our cruise in march this year for a acute chest infection $3490 US dollars. 3 hrs in medical on Norwegian Jewel in Japan

[@veronicahamm1839]

Jeeeezzz back in 2017 I needed 2 stitches, my royal caribbean medical charge was $195...... I thought it would be so much more...... no telling what it would be now! Have a great Wednesday Doug 😊

[@CruiseRadio]

Happy Wednesday Veronica.

[@laurenschenck5355]

Always have medical insurance while traveling 😀😀💙💙

[@gregmctevia5087]

Happily, my wife and I aren't prone to seasickness so I can't make a educated comment on the issue. I have heard, though that doses of ginger in some form before sailing and periodically throughout the voyage can ease the effects of motion sickness. Might save some money too. Another great report.

[@CruiseRadio]

Ginger works. Thanks, Greg.

[@TripReviews]

To a Canadian seeing this tab for medical services is enlightening. The only time we see a medical bill is when something isn’t covered by a government sponsored provincial health plan. I remember going into an emergency dept. at a St. Augustine hospital around 1977 and having to stop by the cashier to pay for a blood test and urine test before they would do them. It wasn’t a lot back then but still had to pay up front.

[@marilynnkadan7948]

Just listened now 3:21est pm. Glad learn recognition in Vancouver. Nice stocks $ & I requested my CcL stock perk for July!

[@CruiseRadio]

Boom!

[@sylviemarsolais7148]

Good morning, Another report that shows the importance of buying health travel insurance when going away on a trip. I can tell you from personal experience how reassuring it is to know you are covered wherever you go. When something unfortunate happens, there is a helping hand somewhere. Have a great Wednesday😊

[@CruiseRadio]

Have an amazing Wednesday Sylvie.

[@markt.3454]

Mornin' Doug! A question: Are the medical staff members on a ship cruise line employees, or contracted services? I'm not sure it makes a big difference, but if they're contract it might help explain the hefty fees. I suppose supply and demand plays a role, too. One more reason for cruise insurance and bringing your own small kit of common just-in-case medications.

[@CruiseRadio]

Contracted. They have an equivalent degree in their country. Most are great but boy are there stories.

[@lynnfranklin5098]

They must have been serious my bother in law got nauseous med and patch and he only paid $200 last year

[@user-up9iq7ic8z]

Some pretty HEAFTY charges for Medical on Board .. Cruise Insurance is SO worth it . Good am Doug.

[@lollysapron299]

I bought through the cruise line I was traveling on and needed to go to medical, thinking since I had insurance through the cruise line it would take care of the bill, I was wrong. You pay up front and then put in a claim to get reimbursed. What’s the point of buying insurance through the cruise line if you still pay out of pocket.

[@jeffpeterson4978]

Did you get reimbursed from the travel insurance?

[@lollysapron299]

I chose to treat myself and bypass medical. I was told that if you bought the insurance through the cruise line that you would not be charged to go to medical. But I will always buy the insurance, just in case.

[@markcyganiak6097]

Fantastic we embark on 7/21

[@sarahgreen7704]

Good morning ☕️

[@rosalynnecole23]

Hypothetical question: Why is USA so slow to go to biomedical screening? I don't remember where in the world I was, it overseas this has been ongoing for at least five years.

[@laurenschenck5355]

OMG! That is awesome Vancouver a facial technology so cool 😊❤😊

[@Nrustica]

Vancouver detains people left and right, us customs has an overstaffed office there. I would never again go there

[@jeffpeterson4978]

My goodness, this is another great example of why it's critically important to have travel insurance with medical.

[@grannyoffive1313]

Wow… Didn't realize it was so expensive to go to the ships infirmary especially just for seasickness… Thank God we always get insurance have a great Wednesday Doug… Thanks for all you do🚢

[@CruiseRadio]

My pleasure. Thank you for being here and showing up every day

[@user-vl8hv8rt8c]

Good morning Doug hope you have a great day. I appreciate all your info everyday

[@CruiseRadio]

I appreciate that. Thanks for being here.

[@timmullen4481]

Good morning, Doug! Is it me or anyone else concerned about the facial recognition technology that’s being used. Is it just for that cruise, or is it filed into a governmental database? This is why we always travel with a sea sickness medication. We’ve only used it once but my wife was up and running inside 2 hours! Anyways, have a stellar day Doug and we shall see you tomorrow!!😎

[@CruiseRadio]

Have a great day Tim!

[@laurenschenck5355]

Good afternoon Doug! ❤😊❤

[@mlynncannon4188]

Just go to a ER- you’ll see what everything cost- travel insurance is a must especially for the Medicare age population

[@rogersargent7232]

WOW

[@OmegaBahn]

Skynet makes things faster 😆

[@keshiah-stayblessed]

Happy Winning Wednesday Doug Parker! I like the idea of faster cruise port check in and I guess the facial recognition technology is here to stay. Although it is kinda scary. My sister’s daughter can unlock my sister’s iPhone with her face. But there’s only one me (I hope)…lol. Yeah, don’t get sick on a cruise. That’s a staggering bill. I assume the cruiser was ok after the incident since she was well enough to post the bill & redact her personal info. Thanks for sharing my friend. Have a blessed and beautiful day. ✌🏾🛳️🥰

[@CruiseRadio]

haha . Happy Wednesday Keshiah !

[@davidtiner4094]

Boarding in Vancouver is not bad. What they need to fix is getting guest out of the port to the airport.

[@CruiseRadio]

I’ve never had an issue. Though I hear my share of complaints about it.

[@Lamb9491]

That is expensive glad i get travel insurance

[@Tatyana_2373]

Good morning thank you Doug

[@CruiseRadio]

Very welcome

[@markcoleman8568]

Yes, I agree Doug trip insurance 😊

[@laurenschenck5355]

Hope you have a wonderful day happy Juneteenth! 😀😀💚💚

[@archiescottincny]

Are biometric scans an option or required ? Privacy advocates will become involved no doubt.

[@CruiseRadio]

You can opt out if you like. I do at TSA. They have enough of my face.

[@SeaLegJourneys]

Get that travel insurance y'all! Thanks for showing us that seasick doctor visit bill Doug. Happy Hump Day!

[@CruiseRadio]

Happy Wednesday !

[@vincentclausen2250]

Did they have insurance?

[@CruiseRadio]

Yeah she did. It can be filed once she gets home.

[@vincentclausen2250]

@@CruiseRadio we’ve had the same issue actually the, same amount, hav,e to pay up front then file with your own insurance. With us our insurance paid all but the deductible which the ncl insurance reimbursed us for

[@saratullas5509]

This is how Clear works at airports

[@stevongibbons812]

Hope you have a great day. Happy Juneteenth day.

[@CruiseRadio]

Thank you! You too! Sorry bud. Just paying catch up. I hope you had a good one.

[@doncannon3195]

Those charges are a money grab and medical gouging by the cruise line. Deplorable!

[@ericmanner8546]

Did they post their bill for informational purposes, shaming purposes, or cautionary purposes if you don't have insurance? I would smile if it was some idiot who didn't have insurance and was attempting to shame NCL.

[@CruiseRadio]

To show why you should get travel insurance was what the Reddit post was about.

[@Ambientmopar]

🛳🛳🛳

[@Bacoprah]

Don't only rely on insurance, you still need to pay before getting off the ship and then be reimbursed (if covered). You have to have enough to pay to get off the ship.

[@TripReviews]

Yes and keep your fingers crossed that the insurance will pay up. Note too all travel insurance policies (Canadian anyway) also have clauses for preexisting conditions. So if you hurt youself by falling and the insurance company comes back with well your diabetic and your blood sugar dropped causing you to you faint I wish you luck arguing with them! You need insurance however I don’t trust insurance companies.