Marella Cruises Medical Centre Prices: Doctor & Nurse Consultation Fees
Getting sick or injured on a cruise is something nobody plans for, but knowing how much onboard medical care can cost is useful before sailing. Marella Cruises operates medical centres aboard its ships, with onboard medical staff available to provide consultations, prescriptions and other medical assistance.
The photographed Marella Cruises Medical Consultation Fees sheet provides a detailed look at the charges passengers could face for doctor appointments, nurse consultations, cabin visits, prescriptions and certain telemedicine services. The prices shown range from £40 for a medication prescription to more than £600 for an urgent tele-psychiatric evaluation.
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Marella Cruises Medical Centre Prices
The photographed fee schedule lists separate charges depending on the type of consultation, whether care is required outside normal hours and how long a passenger remains in the medical centre.
Doctor consultation charges shown are:
- Doctor consultation during normal hours – £152
- Doctor consultation follow-up – £92
- Doctor consultation out of hours or cabin visit – £219
- Doctor consultation follow-up out of hours – £146
- Doctor consultation lasting more than 45 minutes in the medical centre without admission – £334
- Doctor consultation lasting more than 90 minutes in the medical centre without admission – £433
- Doctor consultation follow-up lasting more than 45 minutes without admission – £213
- Doctor consultation follow-up lasting more than 90 minutes without admission – £304
These charges demonstrate how quickly the cost of onboard medical treatment can increase when care requires an extended consultation or takes place outside normal medical centre hours.
Marella Cruises Nurse Consultation Prices
Passengers do not necessarily need to see the ship’s doctor for every medical issue. The photographed fee schedule also includes separate prices for consultations with a nurse.
The listed charges are:
- Nurse consultation during normal hours – £88.96
- Nurse consultation follow-up – £51.77
- Nurse consultation cabin visit out of hours – £95
The exact type of medical professional required will depend on the passenger’s condition and the assessment of the onboard medical team.
Medication Prescription Fee
The photographed Marella medical price list shows:
- Medication prescription – £40
Importantly, this does not necessarily represent the total cost of receiving medication.
The notice at the bottom of the fee sheet states that charges for medication, supplies and services in addition to consultation fees will be indicated separately on an invoice.
That means passengers should not assume that paying the £40 prescription charge covers the medication itself.
Services Outside the Medical Facility
The price sheet also lists:
- Services – Out of Facility – £104.55
The photograph does not provide additional information defining exactly which services fall under this category, so passengers should confirm applicable charges directly with the onboard medical team if such assistance is required.
Tele-Med Dermatology Consultation
Specialist medical assistance may also be provided through telemedicine.
The photographed price list shows:
- Tele-Med Dermatology Consultation – £403.51
This is considerably more expensive than a standard onboard doctor consultation.
Tele-Psychiatric Evaluation Prices
The highest charges shown on the photographed Marella medical fee schedule are for tele-psychiatric evaluations.
Prices listed are:
- Tele psych Evaluation Regular – £494.09
- Tele psych Evaluation Urgent – £603.89
These services represent some of the most expensive individual consultation charges on the photographed price list.
Are Medical Services Included in a Marella Cruise?
No. Marella’s onboard Medical Centre is a chargeable service.
Marella’s conditions state that health, medical and other special or personal services provided by the ship are charged to the passenger.
This is separate from the many elements that may otherwise be included in a Marella cruise fare.
If a passenger needs medical attention, the associated costs can therefore be added to the onboard account.
Additional Medical Charges Can Apply
The consultation price may only be one component of the final medical bill.
The photographed notice specifically states that charges for:
- Medication
- Supplies
- Additional services
are indicated separately on the invoice.
A passenger requiring testing, treatment, medication or other medical supplies could therefore receive a bill higher than the consultation fee alone.
What Is the £1,000 Insurance Excess Notice?
At the bottom of the photographed price sheet is an important statement:
“£1000 Insurance excess applies. Please provide insurance information to the medical team.”
This is exactly how the notice appears on the photographed Marella Cruises medical fee sheet.
Because insurance policies and the way claims are processed can vary significantly, passengers should not assume that this statement means every traveller will automatically personally owe a £1,000 excess in every situation.
Passengers requiring medical treatment should provide their insurance information to the onboard medical team as requested and check the terms of their individual travel insurance policy.
Travel Insurance and Medical Care on Marella Cruises
Travel insurance can become particularly important when medical care is required at sea.
Marella advises passengers to have insurance covering medical treatment as well as emergency air ambulance or other repatriation expenses.
The potential costs are not limited to visiting the ship’s doctor. A serious illness or injury could require treatment ashore, ambulance transportation, hospital care or medical evacuation.
Marella’s conditions state that passengers are responsible for the full cost when medical attendance or ambulance assistance is required and provided or ordered by the ship, Master or physician.
What Medical Facilities Are Available on Marella Ships?
Marella ships have onboard medical facilities for passengers who become ill or injured during their cruise.
The exact location and published opening arrangements differ between ships.
For example, Marella identifies medical centres aboard ships including Marella Discovery, Marella Discovery 2, Marella Explorer, Marella Explorer 2 and Marella Voyager.
Marella Voyager’s Medical Centre is located on Deck 4, while Marella’s information for some other ships lists different arrangements.
Passengers should therefore check the ship’s daily program, onboard information or Reception for the Medical Centre location and current opening hours on their particular sailing.
Does Marella Have Doctors Onboard?
Yes.
Marella states that its ships have onboard medical personnel, and its ship information identifies English-speaking doctors who can provide consultations and prescriptions.
However, the onboard Medical Centre should not be considered equivalent to a full hospital on land.
Marella specifically advises that the ship’s doctor is not a specialist and that the Medical Centre is not equipped to the same standard as a land-based hospital.
What Happens During a Serious Medical Emergency?
Some medical conditions cannot be appropriately treated aboard a cruise ship.
Marella states that a passenger who becomes ill or has an accident may need to be taken ashore for medical treatment.
Depending on the circumstances, this could potentially involve local medical care, ambulance transportation or other arrangements.
This is one reason comprehensive travel insurance with medical and repatriation coverage is particularly important when cruising.
Can You Visit the Medical Centre Outside Normal Hours?
The photographed price list clearly includes separate charges for out-of-hours care.
A doctor consultation listed as an out-of-hours or cabin visit costs £219 compared with £152 for a regular in-hours doctor consultation.
An out-of-hours doctor follow-up is listed at £146, while an out-of-hours nurse cabin visit is £95.
For an urgent medical situation, passengers should seek assistance regardless of whether the Medical Centre is within its regular consultation hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to see a doctor on Marella Cruises?
The photographed Marella Cruises medical fee schedule lists a standard in-hours doctor consultation at £152.
How much is an out-of-hours doctor visit?
The photographed price is £219 for an out-of-hours doctor consultation or cabin visit.
How much is a follow-up doctor appointment?
A standard doctor consultation follow-up is listed at £92. An out-of-hours follow-up is £146.
How much does a nurse consultation cost?
The photographed fee schedule lists an in-hours nurse consultation at £88.96 and a nurse consultation follow-up at £51.77.
How much is a nurse cabin visit?
An out-of-hours nurse cabin visit is listed at £95.
How much does Marella charge for a prescription?
The photographed price list shows a £40 medication prescription charge. Medication itself and other supplies or services may be billed separately.
Does Marella charge more for long doctor consultations?
Yes. The photographed schedule lists £334 for a doctor consultation lasting more than 45 minutes in the Medical Centre without admission and £433 when it lasts more than 90 minutes.
Does Marella offer telemedicine?
The photographed fee schedule includes a Tele-Med Dermatology Consultation for £403.51, as well as regular and urgent tele-psychiatric evaluations.
How much is an urgent tele-psychiatric evaluation?
The photographed price is £603.89.
Is medical care free on Marella Cruises?
No. Marella’s onboard Medical Centre is a chargeable service.
Are medications included in the consultation fee?
The photographed notice states that charges for medication, supplies and additional services are indicated separately on the invoice.
Should I have travel insurance for a Marella cruise?
Marella advises passengers to have insurance covering medical treatment and emergency air ambulance or other repatriation expenses.
Are Marella cruise ships equipped like hospitals?
No. Marella states that its ship doctors are not specialists and that onboard medical centres are not equipped to the same standards as land-based hospitals.
Conclusion
Marella Cruises provides onboard medical care, but passengers should be prepared for the potentially significant cost of using it.
The photographed Marella Medical Consultation Fees range from £51.77 for a nurse follow-up to £603.89 for an urgent tele-psychiatric evaluation. A standard in-hours doctor consultation is listed at £152, while an out-of-hours doctor or cabin visit costs £219.
Extended consultations can cost considerably more, reaching £433 for a doctor consultation lasting more than 90 minutes without admission. Medication, supplies and additional services can also be charged separately.
The price list is a useful reminder of why medical and repatriation coverage can be an important part of travel insurance for a cruise. Medical prices can change, so passengers should treat the photographed charges as a record of this particular Marella Cruises fee schedule and confirm current charges onboard if treatment is required.
