Mrs f. Posted November 30, 2022 #1 Share Posted November 30, 2022 (edited) Question asked by someone on our Regatta cc rollcall..... "We both use cpap machines. We are in a penthouse suite. What is the outlet situation by the beds? Is it a simple plug-in? If not will we need to bring cords? I'm sure someone here will know the answer. Edited November 30, 2022 by Mrs f. Spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ToxM Posted November 30, 2022 #2 Share Posted November 30, 2022 47 minutes ago, Mrs f. said: Question asked by someone on our Regatta cc rollcall..... "We both use cpap machines. We are in a penthouse suite. What is the outlet situation by the beds? Is it a simple plug-in? If not will we need to bring cords? I'm sure someone here will know the answer. There are US and European outlets by the bed in penthouses (both sides) on R class ships - please also make sure you have filled the medical questionnaire as you need to disclose the use of cpap machines - they will come and test the machine to make sure it is safe to use on the ship and you will get distilled water if your machine needs it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs f. Posted November 30, 2022 Author #3 Share Posted November 30, 2022 3 minutes ago, ToxM said: There are US and European outlets by the bed in penthouses (both sides) on R class ships - please also make sure you have filled the medical questionnaire as you need to disclose the use of cpap machines - they will come and test the machine to make sure it is safe to use on the ship and you will get distilled water if your machine needs it. Thanks ...I'll pass on the information 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvsmickey Posted November 30, 2022 #4 Share Posted November 30, 2022 My Husband uses one and we just contact our TA and he contacts Oceania that we need Distilled water and to make sure there are usable plugs or extension cords. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgee Posted November 30, 2022 #5 Share Posted November 30, 2022 9 hours ago, ToxM said: There are US and European outlets by the bed in penthouses (both sides) on R class ships - please also make sure you have filled the medical questionnaire as you need to disclose the use of cpap machines - they will come and test the machine to make sure it is safe to use on the ship and you will get distilled water if your machine needs it. I merely notify Special Services department and they see that I have distilled water and an extension cord in case I need that. Have never had anyone "check my machine" or had to obtain any kind of ""authorization" to operate it on a ship. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ToxM Posted November 30, 2022 #6 Share Posted November 30, 2022 49 minutes ago, edgee said: I merely notify Special Services department and they see that I have distilled water and an extension cord in case I need that. Have never had anyone "check my machine" or had to obtain any kind of ""authorization" to operate it on a ship. I’ve always filled out their medical questionnaire (as they ask you to do if you are going to take on medical equipment, so they have been informed via the right channel beforehand. they have come and checked the electricals on it to make sure it won’t harm the ship. Maybe they do this because I am from the UK and the current is different. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmerl Posted November 30, 2022 #7 Share Posted November 30, 2022 2 hours ago, edgee said: I merely notify Special Services department and they see that I have distilled water and an extension cord in case I need that. How do I contact the "Special Services" department?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1985rz1 Posted November 30, 2022 #8 Share Posted November 30, 2022 22 minutes ago, schmerl said: How do I contact the "Special Services" department?? Have your TA contact them on your behalf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redtravel Posted November 30, 2022 #9 Share Posted November 30, 2022 Not a problem. Our TA informs the cruise line. Distilled water, electrical extension cord, etc. is provided if needed. We traveled often before pandemic. My spouse bought a travel cpap unit…resumed mini. It is much lighter, quieter, and doesn’t use distilled water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JoePDX Posted November 30, 2022 #10 Share Posted November 30, 2022 (edited) I just contacted the main Oceania number prior to our cruise in September 2022 and the agent put in the request for distilled water. It was in the stateroom when we embarked. We were on Riviera - no need for an extension cord as plug right there by the nightstand. Didn't disclose to anyone other than request for water. On Riviera I found that the air tube and mask fit nicely in the top drawer of the nightstand keeping it "out of the way" during the day. Joe Edited November 30, 2022 by JoePDX 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GICNJC Posted December 2, 2022 #11 Share Posted December 2, 2022 Both I (for 25 years) and my Wife (20 years) use CPAP machines and have never had a problem. Was surprised on our first Oceania cruise, when after we set up the machines and left for supper & show, came back to fine a large bottle of distilled water on the desk. We have always taken marine multiplugs for this and charging of our computers and cell phones. (Available on Amazon). Just before COVID hit we bought the Travel CPAP and now use them when traveling instead of the big ones at home. We did invest in the battery, but only used it once on overnight plane trip to Australia, and not since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs f. Posted December 2, 2022 Author #12 Share Posted December 2, 2022 Thanks all for your help. I told our group member with the question to check this page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ToxM Posted December 2, 2022 #13 Share Posted December 2, 2022 8 hours ago, GICNJC said: Both I (for 25 years) and my Wife (20 years) use CPAP machines and have never had a problem. Was surprised on our first Oceania cruise, when after we set up the machines and left for supper & show, came back to fine a large bottle of distilled water on the desk. We have always taken marine multiplugs for this and charging of our computers and cell phones. (Available on Amazon). Just before COVID hit we bought the Travel CPAP and now use them when traveling instead of the big ones at home. We did invest in the battery, but only used it once on overnight plane trip to Australia, and not since. I use a travel one as well … so much easier than lugging the home one around! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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