JF - retired RRT

The reason it's supposed to be lower than you are is so that IF your using a humidifier and it doesn't have "active" humidification (i.e. the level changes with room temp), there will be moisture build-up in the hose and it could get blown into your nose. That would wake you up. For those who don't uses a humidifier, it isn't an issue.

The shelf underneath is a good option.

The one time we were on a cruise with a Noro outbreak that was big enough for reporting requirements...it was announced ship-wide, all glasses and silverware were not placed on the table in the buffet, no salt/pepper shakers and food in the buffet was served rather than being able to scoop what you wanted. This was at least 12 years ago IIRC.

OOPs!

It would be a lot easier to use the app to order FCDs than to contact your CVP and hope he/she reads your email or voicemail before your cruise ends.

It's got that pesky little red asterisk...*

I'm interested, so checked out the form. It has "booking reference"...does that mean that you have to book FIRST and "hope" they approve the match?

YMMV...some (but definitely not all) European airlines have different rules regarding medical equipment.

Use a separate travel bag for your CPAP (this avoids explanations and unpacking the regular bag). Put a tag on the bag with "Medical Equipment". Be sure that ALL of your supplies are in the bag...don't check any CPAP supplies. DH has a travel CPAP that he puts in a fold up backpack. Don't forget your power cord...😵‍💫

Best suggestion: check on the price for a Family Suite. Most (if not all) have one.

Yes...leaving the power cord behind is very common. I had a patient years ago who was traveling and forgot his power cord. He came into my office looking for a new one. I told him I could sell him one, but it would be 2-3 times what Radio Shack would charge (yeah, I know...it was a long time ago). He decided to go with Radio Shack.

It would probably be easier for him to get off the ship and find a local supplier. As others noted: what part? There may be a work around.

WOW!!!

Looks to me that they're going back to the way it used to be...before they messed with it.

Sure...tap water is OK for short periods of time (like a cruise). The problem with tap water is the minerals (and some bottled water may have this issue). If you use tap water (BTW: the tap water on the ship is perfectly fine), when you get home, just do a thorough clean/soak with 1 part water to 3 or 4 parts white vinegar. Years ago, I had a patient who went on a cruise and didn't know water was available for his CPAP. He went without and got REALLY dry mucous membranes as a result...don't do that. If you need humidification, you need it. DH uses CPAP without water and does better than with. BTW: he bought a Z2 Auto from Breas for travel. It's really, really small (maybe weighs 2 pounds). It would fit in a purse or backpack easily. It comes with a "French nose" for those who need humidification.