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Everyone needs to feel comfortable when on holiday, so there are safety measures put in place to protect everyone on board.

It is requested you declare any symptoms before boarding to a member of staff. Throughout all ships there is high quality ventilation systems to aid filtration of fresh air. Cleaners are working 24/7 to ensure the upmost hygiene on board. A medical centre with plans in place to ensure all medical needs are met.

During a cruise, things may change including any safety measures, so it is important to listen to all announcement to avoid missing any essential information. The staff onboard work closely with those ashore back in the UK and in the countries due to visit, to protect the health and well being of all passengers and staff.

On your boarding pass you will be given a muster station, once onboard you will be directed to your muster station where you can familiarise yourself of the area in case of an emergency. Your boarding pass will be scanned to which you can head down to your cabin where your cruise card will be waiting for you. Inside on your tv there will be a brief safety video for you to watch which includes important health and safety information and the actions required for you to take in an event of an emergency. Knowing where your life jackets will be stored is another thing you will be required to know. The cabin steward designated to your selection of cabins for the duration of your cruise, will come and welcome you, answer any questions as well as, offer any additional towels or service.

Before booking the holiday, it is advised to speak to your doctor of any pre-existing medical conditions. Especially if you travel will CPAP, an oxygen concentrator, mechanical ventilatory support, or peritoneal dialysis. Always Discuss the itinerary and locations visiting as there may be restrictions. Unfortunately most cruise lines can not accept passengers who, require oxygen via a tank or cylinder or anyone who requires haemodialysis. When buying travel insurance it is a must to disclose any medical conditions, failure to do so may cause your insurance to be void.

If you are pregnant, majority of cruise lines allow you to travel up to the 24th week, for example; 23weeks and 1 day or more. Unfortunately if you are entering the 24th week at any point during your cruise, you may not be allowed to travel. When making the cruise line aware you will be required to provide the expected due date (EDD), which has been certified by your doctor or midwife, with confirmation you are fit to travel. Once the cruise line have viewed your due date and the timing of the holiday, if you enter the 24 weeks at anytime, you will be offered an option to rearrange your holiday to a different day. If on board and discovered to breach the 24 weeks either at embarkation or onboard, you will not be permitted to travel and no alternative arrangements will be offered.

Always check the T&Cs of your chosen cruise line prior to booking the holiday, or make sure you are 100% aware of the regulations to permit boarding.