Oxygen tanks

SUSAN CURTIS · #1 (**permalink**) April 1st, 2007, 02:32 AM

I would like to take my mom & sister on a surprise cruise for mother's day. The problem is she has cpod and must be on oxygen 24/7. She has a unit that plugs in to make oxygen and a small portable tank. Have any of you had experience with this. Is it do-able? Thanks for your help
Susan

Lou 123 · #2 (**permalink**) April 1st, 2007, 11:23 AM

I would suggest calling 1-800-carnival and asking them. I would think it is possible but they could help you for sure.
Good luck

marvlgirl · #3 (**permalink**) April 1st, 2007, 01:38 PM

One both of my past cruises we saw people with oxygen tanks. It shouldnt be a problem but as pp said call carnival and they will definitely help you with any questions!

skymaster · #4 (**permalink**) April 1st, 2007, 05:34 PM

Yes, in fact you MUST call Carnival to make arrangements to have oxygen aboard. I don't think it's a big deal, but since oxygen is considered hazardous, you have to notify them that you need it, so that it can be brought aboard.

Ken

Lou 123 · #5 (**permalink**) April 1st, 2007, 05:36 PM

It seems like my TA asked if there were any special needs for my wife and/or I at booking...

Eaky77 · #6 (**permalink**) April 2nd, 2007, 08:24 AM

Call Carnival. They do allow it, but at an added fee. My MIL was told that she would have to pay an extra $500 to bring her O2.

CROOOOZIN · #7 (**permalink**) April 2nd, 2007, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lou 123

It seems like my TA asked if there were any special needs for my wife and/or I at booking...

I bet you have special needs.

meanjean80 · #8 (**permalink**) April 2nd, 2007, 08:33 AM

I see that you are in Arizona...assuming your mother is located with you, you might actually have a bigger problem with the airlines than with the cruise ship...I know many of them have extremely strict requirements about boarding with O2. So be sure you check...and double check...with both.