{"id":1370,"date":"2018-09-26T14:23:47","date_gmt":"2018-09-26T04:23:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.insure4less.com.au\/blog\/?p=1370"},"modified":"2018-11-09T12:00:14","modified_gmt":"2018-11-09T02:00:14","slug":"staying-healthy-cruise-top-tips-senior-travellers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insure4less.com.au\/blog\/staying-healthy-cruise-top-tips-senior-travellers\/","title":{"rendered":"Staying healthy on a cruise &#8211; top tips for senior travellers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is there a more convenient or comfortable way to see the world than on a cruise holiday? As a luxurious liner escorts you to magical destinations in faraway places, you need only to relax, indulge and enjoy a shipload of entertainment and activities on board: Will it be the spa? The whirlpool? How about a latin dancing class or a round of golf? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s almost like you\u2019re travelling the world without a care in the world! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Almost\u2026<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/zTWso7u.jpg\" alt=\"seniors doing selfie with cruise ship\" width=\"100%\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While a cruise is one of the more pleasurable ways to travel enjoyed by many (some 26 million people worldwide enjoyed a cruise just last year*), there is one very important care you do need to carry with you on board \u2013 particularly if you\u2019re a senior traveller \u2013 and that is your health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because while there are bountiful pleasures to be found on a cruise, there\u2019s also many people too, from the young to the old and everywhere in between. As you\u2019d expect, so many people together in a confined space increases the risk of contracting and spreading illness, which can affect senior passengers the most.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But with some 26 million cruisers a year, there\u2019s obviously a lot to love about cruising \u2013 and there\u2019s no need to be deterred from a cruise holiday because of this risk.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our top tips for staying healthy on a cruise can help you make the most of your holiday and see you return with incredible memories and possibly a bit of a suntan, rather than a pesky illness or even medical bill.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See your doctor before you go<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be vigilant<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take it easy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognise symptoms to get help fast<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure you are \u00a0covered<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See your doctor before you go<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seeing a trusted family GP before you take off on holiday is a good idea no matter where or how you\u2019re travelling, though it\u2019s particularly worthwhile before a cruise and even more so if you\u2019re a senior traveller.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As your doctor knows your complete medical history, they\u2019ll be able to advise on what you personally can do to reduce your risk of illness while on board, like whether you should take probiotics to boost your immunity or stock up on seasickness, pills just in case.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical facilities vary on cruise lines and while most have onboard doctors and pharmacists, it\u2019s better to be prepared with everything you may need before you go.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be vigilant<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This may seem obvious, but it\u2019s so simple and so vital to maintaining good health while cruising that we can\u2019t not mention it.,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure you take particular care to practice good hygiene while on board, just as you would in any public space. Be especially mindful when you\u2019re using public bathrooms and dining areas (and try to use your own private bathroom wherever possible).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This also means frequently washing your hands thoroughly with soap and water and taking care to dry them properly, making use of hand sanitiser that you\u2019ll see around the ship (and better yet to bring your own pocket-sized gel), and refraining from touching your face, in particular your eyes and mouth.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take it easy<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A near endless supply there may be, but overindulging does not a healthy cruiser make! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re talking delicacies from the buffet, cocktails from the bar, shore excursions at port and the like. There\u2019s often what seems like no end to such luxuries on a cruise (it\u2019s the nature of the holiday, after all) and you should by all means enjoy this \u2013 but not without being mindful of your body and listening to it when it\u2019s telling you to slow down. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose your shore excursions carefully so as to avoid exhausting yourself with sightseeing; most cruise lines will categorise excursions based on activity level so you can make an informed decision as to what will suit you. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember also to keep hydrated; this can be a simple need easily forgotten among all the activities (and cocktails) offered on board, but it\u2019s another very simple but very effective means of keeping healthy. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognise symptoms to get help fast<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While you can do all you can to avoid becoming ill, if the unfortunate should occur and you do start to feel unwell, it\u2019s important that you notify your ship\u2019s medical centre immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This way, you can get the treatment you need right away and prevent the risk of spreading your illness to others on board. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch out for gastrointestinal symptoms like vomiting or diarrhea, as well as respiratory symptoms like sore throat, runny nose, chills, fever and cough. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure you are covered<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While you can\u2019t ever be 100% sure you\u2019ll avoid illness, <\/span><b>there is<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a surefire way to avoid returning from a cruise holiday with a costly medical bill.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your Australian private health insurance won\u2019t cover the cost of medical treatment on board cruise ships so remember to take out travel insurance. Medical treatment on board can be pricey and you won\u2019t be able to look to Medicare for coverage. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortunately, cover for travelling on cruises is automatically included in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insure4less.com.au\/page\/policies\/\">insure4less policies<\/a>. This means you can enjoy peace of mind on your cruise holiday knowing that you\u2019re covered should the unfortunate occur and you do feel unwell. Read more here. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only when you are fully prepared for your cruise holiday can you fully relax and enjoy the pleasure that it is. By following these tips and taking necessary precautions, you\u2019re well on your way to making your holiday a memorable one \u2013 for all the right reasons.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bon Voyage!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*From Carnival Cruises Australia factsheet.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is there a more convenient or comfortable way to see the world than on a cruise holiday? As a luxurious liner escorts you to magical destinations in faraway places, you need only to relax, indulge and enjoy a shipload of entertainment and activities on board: Will it be the spa? The whirlpool? 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