CPAP Machine

[mprcruiser]

I have been recently diagnosed with sleep apnea and now have a CPAP machine. The directions say to only use distilled water. Has anyone had any experience using bottled water in these machines. Would the ship furnish distilled water (I know for a price) for the machine?

Thanks

[NCHPcruiser]

The ship will furnish distilled water but occasionally using bottled water has not caused problems with my husband CPAP machine.

[jasm8449]

Contact the Special Needs Department and let them know in advance. They will have distilled water sent to your cabin. Also - you should ask for an extension cord, that you may need.

[pltraveler]

Took my cpap machine on the Summit. Called celebrity in advance of the cruise to let them know I was bringing on my cpap machine and needed an extension cord and distilled water. They supplied an extension cord and a gallon container of distilled water. right after we arrived. I reminded my cabin steward and he brought it immediately. No problem whatsoever.

[ChiGal1962]

The Special Needs form is located here:

 

https://secure.celebritycruises.com/onboard-celebrity/cruise-activities-special-needs-form

 

I've been traveling with a CPAP for a few years now, and never had an issue with Celebrity. As someone else mentioned, if the extension cord and distilled water isn't in your cabin right away, just ask your steward. Very simple.

[TeeRick]

Actually the good old tap water on the ship is very highly purified and is just fine to use in a CPAP.

[El Crucero]

I have used my CPAP machine on both Celebrity and Princess. They will supply a gallon of distilled water and and extension cord. Just let them know in advance. No charge!

[TLCOhio]

I have been recently diagnosed with sleep apnea and now have a CPAP machine. The directions say to only use distilled water. Has anyone had any experience using bottled water in these machines. Would the ship furnish distilled water (I know for a price) for the machine? Thanks

 

YES, from our two sailings with Celebrity (plus with other cruise lines), they have been excellent in providing (at no extra cost) that needed distilled water for use with my CPAP machine. Yes, let them know in advance. And, an extension cord will probably be needed and they can be helpful in that regard, too.

 

THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio

 

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[mprcruiser]

Thank you everyone for your helpful advice. I knew I could count on the Cruise Critic members to offer solutions quickly.

Thank you again.

[stevea36]

YES, from our two sailings with Celebrity (plus with other cruise lines), they have been excellent in providing (at no extra cost) that needed distilled water for use with my CPAP machine. Yes, let them know in advance. And, an extension cord will probably be needed and they can be helpful in that regard, too.

 

THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio

 

Enjoyed a 14-day, Jan. 20-Feb. 3, 2014, Sydney to Auckland adventure, getting a big sampling for the wonders of "down under” before and after this cruise. Go to:

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for more info and many pictures of these amazing sights in this great part of the world. Now at 152,866 views for this posting.

 

We took our first cruise with a CPAP in April. Not only did X provide the extension cord and distilled water, but our room steward laid out the extension cord under the bed and over the headboard, and each night connected the cord to the power and taped it down. In the morning he would roll up the end that went to the outlet and tuck it under the bed !!

 

It was a great experience as to how they handle "special needs".

 

Steve

[Mr&MrsCookie]

When we go on our cruise, i think it will be the first time my hubby has used distilled water in his machine and he has had it for years!. He has only every used tap water with no problems.

[cruise5526]

My doctor told me tap water can have living organisms and chemicals in it. [emoji33] So, always use distilled to prevent well, you know-little critters in your mouth and nose.

 

 

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[LuAnn]

as the DW of a DH who has travelled all around the world with his CPAP machine!!!......1) please be sure you pack ALL the items you need to plug this machine in....converters/plugs/cords etc. Last fall in Barcelona...he discovered he had not packed ALL the "pieces of the pie"....and we were lucky enough to find some very special help...from the internet...the hotel...and a great CPAP tech in a medical practice in Barcelona...to be able to buy what he forgot to bring!!! :( we were getting on a ship to do a T/A.... 2) Bring EVERY adaptor you can think of...with you...and if you still don't have the right one...the hotel and/or ship can help you....but please try and be prepared!!! 3) Bring your own extension cord...yes...the ship can supply one...but sometimes they are HUGE...and you might need one in a hotel before or after a cruise as well! 4) Yes...X will help with the water...but do call ahead so it is there and you don['t have to stress about it!! And one last thing...never/never CHECK your machine...it is a "medical device" and not considered as a "carry-on" ...so it doesn't "count"!!! We checked it once...years ago...and it was never found again!!! :) LuAnn

Edited August 21, 2016 by LuAnn

[StLucia]

as the DW of a DH who has travelled all around the world with his CPAP machine!!!......1) please be sure you pack ALL the items you need to plug this machine in....converters/plugs/cords etc. Last fall in Barcelona...he discovered he had not packed ALL the "pieces of the pie"....and we were lucky enough to find some very special help...from the internet...the hotel...and a great CPAP tech in a medical practice in Barcelona...to be able to buy what he forgot to bring!!! :( we were getting on a ship to do a T/A.... 2) Bring EVERY adaptor you can think of...with you...and if you still don't have the right one...the hotel and/or ship can help you....but please try and be prepared!!! 3) Bring your own extension cord...yes...the ship can supply one...but sometimes they are HUGE...and you might need one in a hotel before or after a cruise as well! 4) Yes...X will help with the water...but do call ahead so it is there and you don['t have to stress about it!! And one last thing...never/never CHECK your machine...it is a "medical device" and not considered as a "carry-on" ...so it doesn't "count"!!! We checked it once...years ago...and it was never found again!!! :) LuAnn

 

My DH has had a cpap for years, it has everywhere with us, always take as hand luggage on flights never an issue thought they do normally pull it over for a security search.

We just complete the X special needs form and there is always distilled water in the cabin, though the machine does not need it.

One of the tech team normally comes and checks that it is fully electrically tested, never a problem, do it want to blow the ship's fuses.