CPAP and Disney Cruise

NeurosurgeryNP · Post by **NeurosurgeryNP** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 11:03 am

Hello all - I am going on a Disney cruise in September and I am wondering how cpap does on cruises - I mean, do I need any power converters, or any of the like? Never been on a cruise before and I just want to make sure that I am set. Thanks, Jen

Linda3032 · Post by **Linda3032** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 11:33 am

You don't need a converter, but be sure to take a very long extension cord. And don't forget to take along some distilled water for your humidifier.

I went on an Alaskan cruise last summer, and the electrical outlets were clear across the room, and there were only 2 outlets per room.

tomhoffmanlabs · Post by **tomhoffmanlabs** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 11:35 am

I can only speak of my experience on Royal Caribbean. Most of the outlets were 220/240 Volt European style connectors. I do remember that the bathroom had a 110/120 Volt connector. You can always get a voltage converter/ adapter from Radio Shack or Fry’s and/or a long extension cord. You should definitely call them to make sure to see what they have.
Tom

Ritap1965 · Post by **Ritap1965** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 11:39 am

I have taken 2 Disney cruises, 1 on the Wonder and 1 on the Magic. The electrical outlet's are the regular US 110 v. As the others said, just make sure to bring an extenstion cord and you will be fine. I wouldn't even bring distilled water since that is what is coming out of the tap in your cabin. The Disney ship's make their own water by distilling it.

Hope you have a wonderful cruise.

krousseau · Post by **krousseau** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 1:36 pm

Given the history of illnesses on cruise ships I would not use water straight from the tap-if it is distilled-boil it. Get a case of 12 oz bottles of drinking water(think that is 5 ml short of the max amt for your humidifier)-pour it into a glass-drink it (not the whole case at the same time)-then refill the bottles with distilled water you know is also treated by UV light. While evaporated water does not contain pathogens-aerosolized water can. From the ripples on top of the water in my humidifier I think some aerosolization is happening. The 12 oz bottles are easy to pack (pack at least one extra). A tiny funnel came with my humidifier-even with stabilizers on cruise ships I'd take a bigger funnel.
You have plenty of time to find out from the cruise line exactly what you need in the way of adaptors, water etc.
Assuming this is a honeymoon-have fun....Kay...NP

tlc95066 · Post by **tlc95066** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 2:39 pm

Hi Jen,

I was on a cruise in europe last summer and I was VERY glad that I brought along a long extension cord and a surge protector. I did needed every inch of both to use my APAP because of where the plug was. I was very glad that I brought the surge protector as the ship I was on did have some electrical issues. Turns out one of the pools piping was leaking causing an electrical outage.

We did not need any special adapters for the plugs. I did not bring distilled water with me and I just used bottled water.

I did make sure that I pulled the exention cord up every morning and asked our Stuard (sp?) new not to move the machine because of the water in the humidifyer. He seemed very familular with CPAP's.

I hope you enjoy your trip!
Teri

NeurosurgeryNP · Post by **NeurosurgeryNP** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 5:51 pm

Thanks for all of the inout. Kay - noce to hear from a fellow NP.

Jen