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Travelling With Medication

P&O Cruises requires passengers traveling with medication to bring sufficient supplies that will last the duration of the cruise plus extra in case of delays. Passengers must keep medication in original packaging and carry-on luggage. Those on multiple medications or using dispensing devices like dosette boxes must provide a detailed medication list. Some medications require refrigeration or a doctor's letter. Sharps users can obtain disposal containers and P&O can store certain medications. Medical services onboard are not covered by insurance and must be paid for privately. P&O is unable to assist with routine medication management. Travel insurance is strongly recommended.

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Travelling With Medication

P&O Cruises requires passengers traveling with medication to bring sufficient supplies that will last the duration of the cruise plus extra in case of delays. Passengers must keep medication in original packaging and carry-on luggage. Those on multiple medications or using dispensing devices like dosette boxes must provide a detailed medication list. Some medications require refrigeration or a doctor's letter. Sharps users can obtain disposal containers and P&O can store certain medications. Medical services onboard are not covered by insurance and must be paid for privately. P&O is unable to assist with routine medication management. Travel insurance is strongly recommended.

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TRAVELLING WITH MEDICATION

Thank you for getting in touch with us to discuss the METHADONE OR RESTRICTED
medication you intend to take onboard; we would like to MEDICATIONS
take this opportunity to familiarise you with our policy with If you are currently receiving Methadone or carrying restricted
regards to medication. medication, you are required to provide a letter from your Doctor
stating what you are taking, the dose, the frequency and that you
If you take regular medications we advise you to have sufficient
are fit to travel.
supplies to last at least the duration of your cruise. P&O Cruises
recommend that you bring extra medication in the event of
SHARPS
unforseen delays. We ask that you please ensure your medication
is kept in its original packaging and in your carry-on luggage Passengers who require sharps onboard can obtain a sharps
when boarding. disposal container from their cabin steward. The cabin steward will
also arrange for the safe disposal of the container at the end of your
For passengers on multiple medications we ask that you bring a cruise. P&O recommend that you carry a letter from your doctor
detailed list containing the medications name, dose, route and stating the purpose of the sharps, particularly if you will be taking
frequency. This is particularly important for passengers travelling sharps ashore in foreign ports.
with a dosette box or other dispensing devices.
MEDICAL SERVICES ONBOARD
MEDICATION REQUIRING All cruises on our ships are outside the scope of Australian
REFRIGERATION Medicare, New Zealand Accident Compensation Corporation
For Pacific Dawn & Explorer the refrigerators are located in the and private health insurance. Consultations, treatments and
cabin; however there is no guarantee the temperature will be medication are charged at private rates and must be paid by you
suitable to store your medication. Pacific Aria has a limited number onboard and then claimed through your travel insurance.
of portable refrigerators onboard, which can be requested for
medical purposes. If you require a refrigerator in your room, please DISTRIBUTING MEDICATION
request this through the Customer Care team. We are also able to ONBOARD
arrange for medication to be stored in the ships refrigerators, to do
We are unable to provide assistance with routine medication
so, please contact your cabin steward on arrival. Your cabin
storage, dose monitoring or controlled administration.
steward will then ensure your medication is available to you as
required throughout your cruise. We do ask that you travel with
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL INSURANCE
your medication in a sealed container clearly labelled with your
name and cabin information. P&O Cruises strongly recommend you purchase the appropriate
International travel insurance at the time of booking. Australian
WEBSTER PAKS Medicare and New Zealand Accident Compensation Corporation
do not cover your travel onboard; as such it is important that
For passengers using the Webster Paks to administer regular
international travel insurance is purchased for all voyages
medication, we do accept these onboard as long as a copy of the
(including domestic Australian itineraries).
passenger’s script is received aswell as a list of all medication.

If you have any further enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact our Sales & Service team on 13 24 94 (AU) or 0800 780 716 (NZ)

We look forward to welcoming you onboard.

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