Episode 9: How I Sea It- The Medical Facility

[@andream9470]

From what I understand, this is FAR more advanced than most cruise ships. This is epic.

[@TEWAdventures]

I had a panic attack on day 6 of 7 and the nurse that checked us in kept telling us that it will cost a lot of money if you end up seeing the dr. She was being attentive but trying to sway us to not see the dr. She gave me a paper bag and tried to calm me, I didn't know at the time what it was and I was stressing something fierce, it kept getting worse. So my husband insisted after about 30 mins of no improvement, that we see the dr. Anyway the dr was great he checked my heart, did a ekg, my blood sugar, my blood pressure. Several things, I felt well taken care of. After consulting with my husband and I he said it was a panic attack gave me some meds for the night and the next day. I said all that to say this. I felt cared for and I felt the medical staff we all professional and concerned for my wellness. This video is exactly how clean and well kept the hospital was on our ship. I'm thankful for all the nurses and doctors out there, land and sea.

[@shnaa_L]

Girl, don't do it, it's not worth it. Kate: I'm not gonna do it girl, I was just thinking about it, I'm not gonna do it... Kate at 4:10 "...dying to sea" ....I did it.

[@Torossifamily]

Thanks for this fascinating video! I’m both a long time cruiser and long time ER doctor, and always like seeing what the medical facilities look like on the ship. Full respect to all the Medical staff on board. Stay safe everyone!

[@JulieR73]

God bless you for what you do, Doctor!

[@Nadine-eg3mf]

This video is brilliant, as a nurse considering a life at sea, I have been struggling to find any information or vlogs on what it is like so this is a brilliant insight.

[@hyperdayo]

hello, would you be kind enough to share your foundings? i too am going on a search for information but the amount is simply not enough

[@bradmoyer9737]

It is reassuring to actually see the facilities you are told exist, but even more so that they are staffed by consummate professionals, thank you for the tour and Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!

[@IAMSTULITTLE]

Can we all take a moment to appreciate the puns 🤣 great video!

[@howiseait8595]

Didn't think that they were that pfunny. I guess I missed the boat?

[@BCParkGrl]

She seems to love puns. She's very good at it!

[@bugwar5545]

The puns were so bad, they were almost enjoyable.

[@trevor-heron]

That is so interesting! My brother got sick once on the Celebrity Summit (luckily it was the last day), everyone was very nice. He and my Dad were allowed to go back to one of the rooms while my mom and I stayed back. I think a cool video idea (when you are back on the ship) would be showing off the "Brig" if you are allowed.

[@howiseait8595]

The Brig? You mean the Nautical Gray Bar hotel?? They don't have brigs, they use dungeons. Whips, chains and all.

[@NorthForkFisherman]

@@howiseait8595 Of course, THAT kinda cruise costs extra... ..slave. lol

[@NorthForkFisherman]

@@howiseait8595 Of course, THAT kinda cruise costs extra... ..slave. lol

[@vickyb5935]

Thank you Kate for this...I have never seen a ship`s medical facility and assumed it was just a small “office” - this is so reassuring!!!!

[@nigelwilliams3616]

Absolutely fascinating. I'm in EMS, so knowing how it's done aboard a cruise ship is very interesting. Would definitely like to see more of the emergency teams & procedures. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@nobaddaystravel6855]

Some cruise ship companies hire paramedics.

[@nigelwilliams3616]

@@nobaddaystravel6855 now that would be an amazing opportunity

[@EdwardTravels]

Wow. I’ve always wanted to see the medical on a ship. Thanks for taking us

[@amazingunicorn1899]

So basically the cruise ship is almost like huge city with every facilities but on water, so cool

[@sarge6870]

Yep! If you can get it on land, you can most likely get on a cruise ship too!!

[@jay252065]

I can’t get over how they have an ICU on a ship. So crazy.

[@redcapote4760]

Old people fall. Old people break hips.

[@chrisandsoforth319]

I love the cart with the portable glory hole at 1:41. They were using it all wrong.

[@Mehranwahid]

Awesome! Better to be ready for anything as I I can tell you after working 48 years on ships and with ships, anything is possible!!!

[@SINternetEntertainment]

I know they had a hospital on ships but I never ever seen one that is a pretty interesting area.

[@SINternetEntertainment]

@@thomaslindegaardmadsen2770 what did you give me an email address for?

[@ooommm4024]

I have always appreciated these as someone who loves cruises and has multiple medical problems. I am just now trying to return to work as a nurse and enjoyed learning tons on triage // trauma care when I got my EMT license after becoming a nurse.

[@yashmarie7]

Thank you so much for showing us, I was always curious about that part of the cruise.

[@marktheshark7966]

Just wanted to say I love ❤️ your videos plz make more ty plus I’m a big fan of yours plus I had the pleasure of meeting u and crew I ❤️ the edge

[@stephenmilligan6709]

I love your videos!!! Would love to see a day in the life series of different crew members. Also, would love a video tour of more crew only areas.

[@billyfearon941]

Thank you very much Kate for the tour And happy Thanksgiving hope to see you again soon Billy

[@jacquelyns9709]

I wish cruise naysayers would watch this. It's more informative than even the longest, densest cruise books I have read. I realize not all Medical Centers are this large but have read they all have good equipment and well trained medical personnel. Captain Kate keep up good work. Hope you can soon get back to your real job of taking everyone on great cruises. Happy Holidays!

[@ellasolinger4039]

Great puns and great information! This is fascinating!

[@lisadee1623]

I love your informative videos, thanks Captain!

[@philg1440]

Great video. As a paramedic, it's always interesting to "Sea" how ships utilize their medical facilities. As a cruiser myself, I always wonder why only one cruise line actually utilizes Paramedics as part of their medical staff. None the less, love the video and well done captain on another well produced post.

[@thomasw5430]

Great video and topic. I’ve always wondered about the medical facilities on board. Nice hearing the requirements to be a ships doctor/ nurse. Kudos to them for keeping everyone safe during these unprecedented times. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

[@dylanseaman5163]

THX Capt. always great info. Passenger cruising soon. You, Bug and Crew stay safe.

[@bitofrelaxation]

Nice description Nice medical facility You are at the helm of such a big machine Incredible I can only say God bless you

[@LoriKrazy61]

That is a shocked wow nice and huge medical there to take care of…… really nice! Thank you for share this with us!

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

I worked for Celebrity as a nurse in the 1990's on the Meridian and the Horizon, so interesting to see how things have progressed. Thanks so much for showing me around! 😁

[@sarge6870]

I sailed the Meridian back in 1990 on a cruise from N.Y. to Bermuda. That was a beautiful ship.

[@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel]

@@sarge6870 Oh wow we may have been on at the same time!

[@kslats916]

This may be your most interesting video so far. Good job!

[@BruceClifford]

Happy Thanksgiving to you, Bug, Hubby and family

[@Reny153]

Thank you for another awesome video! I had an accident a few years ago on a Celebrity ship and I was treated so wonderfully by the Nurses and Doctor.

[@thomaslindegaardmadsen2770]

Thanks for the love and support heart ❤️ ❤️@[e-mail]

[@lona0540]

Captain Kate McCue, Thank You. The list that follows this “THANK YOU” is long, A testimony to your accomplishments & sacrifices. “SEA YOU” is now a tag I will watch for, use, carry & assign as necessary into the future.

[@spaceskipster4412]

Fascinating, and great facilities. 👍🏼

[@wendihaley6936]

I so appreciate the medical staff onboard Royal Caribbean Group ships. My husband "deck toed", called "turf toed" on land, his foot playing soccer on a Royal Caribbean President's Cruise. He got excellent care from the medical staff, including an x-ray to insure it wasn't a break. But the care didn't stop there. Our cabin attendant made sure my husband had ice in our cabin to ice his foot. Guest Relations and medical staff called to follow up on his recovery. I like to think this level of care would have been just as great even if weren't a President's Cruise with the cruise line president, Michael Bayley, onboard.

[@jamesjohnson9260]

Very nice tour of your hospital on your ship captain Kate very nice I like it very informative too thank you so much

[@floucci1]

Love your videos Captain. Love from South Africa (Johannesburg).

[@alexbaby5839]

Thank you for showing medical center on board. I am also a nurse, working as nurse on ship. Excellent video ❤️

[@tyila_xxo]

Hi what were your requirements?

[@alexbaby5839]

@@tyila_xxo ICU experience, STCW, ACLS and BLS

[@enriquevaltierra3434]

super father and interesting video since I could see that a mega cruise in addition to offering fun and relaxation as a family, is very prepared for situations that focus on health.

[@guitarsarelikestupid7200]

Wow. It's *huge!* You would never think you were in a sickbay on a cruiseship. I think on The Love Boat they had an exam room and that's about it!

[@billwheeler640]

Wow absolutely great mini series 😍😍🥰🥰

[@debbiekeltz-wolk7691]

Wow thank you for showing us the hospital on your ship.

[@nobaddaystravel6855]

Some cruise companies are starting to add paramedics to their medical staff. That’s what I do for my main job. We are trained in rescues, fast responses, thinking outside of the box, we are also required to have the Advanced Cardiac and Pediatric Cardiac life support certifications, we can intubation, do surgical crics, needle decompression. Along with a multitude of other skills.

[@xanderschmelzling2719]

In January 2020, I went on a cruise on the Liberty of the seas, and we needed to make an emergency run to Cozumel which cut our trip short, still worth it...

[@jeanetteraichel8299]

One cruise we lost our sea day speeding back to New Orleans to offload a patient to coast guard boat. It was unique to see the Mississippi River during daylight. The people on shore were surprised too when they'd stop to watch. Docked a good 8 hours early

[@chrisradtke]

Was hoping for a video like this, and here comes Kate with "urine luck" ... Was not disappointed.

[@themole1944]

Thank you Captain always a good and interesting video

[@lmartinez3633]

Nice clinic on board, thanks for the tour

[@loganvickery8528]

Great video!!

[@gisellegonzalez6868]

Thank you for such a detailed video❤

[@AmericanBullet92]

Reminds me of the HMHS Britannic. Hospital ship during WW1. She was Titanic's sister

[@mandiworld]

Absolutely amazing! I expected to see one room for the medical facility.

[@ourfamilyvideos7283]

Thank you for this!!!! Once again..awesome

[@JebHoge]

I once observed a ship-to-ship medical transport off the NCL Sea near Bermuda in 2003 during heavy seas. Hurricane Fabian was bearing down on Bermuda, and the medical emergency (maybe appendicitis?) was significant enough that the captain turned around and headed back into the waves to get the crew member off. Then we turned around again and booked it for safer waters...I remember physically leaning into the wind as we were sprinting out, and ship staff I talked to the next day said we were actually surfing the waves for a while.

[@jamesgreaves3423]

Thank you for posting this. Did send you a request so really happy x

[@jimj2839]

Very impressive. Looks like a small hospital, and that you're equipped to handle just about any medical situation.

[@karagregory69]

Its comforting to know. Nobody plans to need medical assistance during a vacation, but its nice to know its there just in case.

[@marinaseconnino]

Thank you Captain!

[@ahamay2012]

Luckily the , uhm, "fridge" was not occupied.

[@keithsmith1642]

My wife and I saw an air evacuation while on the Oasis of the Seas. It was very interesting to watch since I'm in EMS. I've always wondered what medical facilities were like on board, never wanted to find out as a patient though.

[@verios44]

I have been on dozens and dozens of cruises over the years. On ships as small as the Empress of the Seas, all the way to the Allure of the Seas. I personally have never needed the medical facility, but I always appreciate it is there. Just incase.

[@varen4662]

Used to be a ship nurse, did four contracts. Still miss it and long to return.

[@alohamail1823]

Great Informative Video. Congratulations to you Captain & Celebrity Cruise Line. I hope that all Cruise Lines Worldwide will see your video & use it as a example of what their Companies should also be Show Casing. What God willing most passengers will never have to experience but know that is there just Incase. Superb Job!

[@PortsladeBySea]

Excellent comment 👍🛳️⚓️

[@chukwow5738]

I’m amazed from all that I’ve just seen. I’m lost off words. Wow is the closest I can came up to. Pls continue uploading content on your YT-channel. TikTok with its 1minute limit, is just not enough.

[@PortsladeBySea]

Excellent vlog. Superb medical facilities. Beautiful ship 👩‍✈️🛳️⚓️

[@dionelcachuela3348]

Good job!captain Kate,can’t wait to go on board on the Celebrity Edge!

[@MarinerMahbub]

Superb madam.. Keep showing us more. . This is really an incredible journey. Take care. Stay safe.

[@nathangilpin9244]

thank you, Captain

[@SyainaRain]

Thank you for the informative content.

[@Bengstona0911]

That’s so cool to see. My mother in law unfortunately got the opportunity to visit a deck like that at sea, and take a ride on the fast moving ship and fly on a big fancy jet.. 😭 but, her care was top notch.

[@Lazyguy143]

Thanks I'm a paramedic and was looking into working on sea.

[@user-us3ym4qs9j]

Wonderful 👍👍👍👍

[@cwetdog]

Very punny video! Lol. Love the channel. Thank you for sharing 🙂

[@woongtv-naturehealing273]

It's a very high-quality channel. The medical facilities are so well-equipped. I'm honored to be your best channel friend. Have a nice Sunday. 💘💘💘🤙🤙👌💯💯

[@catiacampos8760]

Not all the medical centers are like that one. You are very lucky 😊

[@bcampbell6980]

I had no idea one could get Dialysis on a cruise. How wonderful for those that need it. They too can vacation at sea! Bravo!

[@CymruEmergencyResponder]

I’ve done medical evacuation from a cruise ship as part of a lifeboat crew.

[@actemple3282]

Really cool video thanks for sharing great video

[@YASIRALIVIRK]

Informative and intersting

[@grondhero]

Thank you for the educational, behind-the-scenes video. And also for keeping the recording _horizontal._ :)

[@johannesvanzyl5108]

Thank you my beautiful wife you make me so proud love you lots 💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞

[@OldFartAndy]

Was on Mercury once and they did a med evac via Mexican Coast Guard at 2am. Interesting. Capt. Kate do you have a program where a different cat vet gets a complimentary sail just in case, Heaven forbid, Bug should have an issue? She's crew too!!😊👍👍🚢😸

[@jeromeellis668]

We have been on two cruises that facilitated removal of a patient. Once diverted to Nassau, for a dock side evacuation. Once at sea in Florida Keys by US Coast Gaurd fast boats. Jerome Manhattan Ks..

[@stevengomes8326]

Love the video hope to be a captain one day

[@alicewong5430]

Amazing share!!! Thank you so much for this💞🇨🇦

[@thomaslindegaardmadsen2770]

Thanks for the love and support heart ❤️ ❤️@[e-mail]

[@michaelsteel8059]

Great.👍‍‍

[@angus_m]

I cut my toe open on an inside/outside door on the celebrity infinity and the staff were all really nice and helpful

[@robertgrainger4131]

Do not ever travel without Medical insurance, check with your medical insurer at home before travel, they may not cover your travels, also, be aware, cruise ships do NOT bill your insurer, you have to pay cash/credit card for services rendered and the bill could be quite high...

[@abril438]

Is a small hospital !! Lucky them to work there!!

[@wendykoek6757]

Good one Captain Kate

[@kizzia6564]

This is really interesting

[@derrickc9831]

ER RN Nurse for the past 5 and LPN for 10 years. Would seriously love to serve with you as Captain 👍

[@ryann9370]

This is such an interesting video. I absolutely love your videos. I am wondering if you know if they ever hire Nurse Practitioners for the medical staff?

[@jeethunayash7910]

Hi

[@davidmelbihess5578]

Thank you for the great video. I was always curious what happens to someone if they pass away on a cruise ship

[@chukwow5738]

I didn’t know that I was curious until now😁. Interesting that they have a “bunk bed” for 3 in the cooler/freezer. I hope they never have to use them though...

[@amyblack3163]

As an travel LPN in my 9th year I was interested in looking into a cruise contract. But I see if all cruises have similar requirements I don't meet the requirements. I've never worked ICU or ED. Guess I need to take some more classes and check out the ED. My current specialty is geriatrics which in itself I've experience many emergencies. Maybe I can look into a cruise line that's mainly for the elderly cruisers. 🤷‍♀️

[@depressedtrashpanda4827]

Would be cool to see a video on your fire team and other emergency processes

[@chukwow5738]

Exactly my thoughts! Was searching for this post b4 commenting myself.

[@alyssawaters1750]

i was on a cruise and there was a medical emergency overnight... we had left the afternoon before and never knew till the next day when the captain announced it! they turned the boat went back to port and then went full speed to make up for the lost time. The gentleman was rushed into surgery and made it out.

[@tammy_oh_nevermind]

Interesting to know, thanks!

[@thomaslindegaardmadsen2770]

Thanks for the love and support heart ❤️ ❤️@[e-mail]

[@mth410]

Thanks for the video captain, Great tour. Is there any chance we could see a day in the life of the Chief Security officer, as a police officer and a cruise lover i find this role interesting.

[@PortsladeBySea]

Great suggestion 👍⚓️🛳️