Common use of Special Medical Care; Fitness to Travel Clause in Contracts

Special Medical Care; Fitness to Travel. The Guest acknowledges that medical care while on a cruise ship may be limited or delayed and that the ship may travel to destinations where medical care is unavailable. Guest further understands that there may be circumstances beyond Xxxxxxx’s control which may prevent or delay a medical evacuation or disembarkation. The Guest warrants that the Guest, and those for whom the Guest is responsible, are fit to travel. Any condition of the Guest that may require special attention or treatment of any kind should be reported to the Carrier by the Guest when a reservation is requested. The Guest agrees not to present herself for boarding under any circumstances if, by the time the Guest will conclude her travel with the Carrier, she will have entered the 24th week of pregnancy. The Guest further understands and agrees that infants sailing onboard a vessel must be at least six (6) months of age at time of sailing. However, for voyages that have three (3) or more consecutive days at sea, the infant must be at least twelve (12) months old at time of sailing. Guests with special needs are advised that certain international safety requirements, shipbuilding requirements, and/or applicable regulations may cause difficulty for mobility-impaired persons or persons with severely impaired sight and/or hearing. Guests requiring the use of a wheelchair must provide their own as any wheelchairs available on the vessel are for emergency use only. For the convenience and comfort of such Guests, they are strongly encouraged to bring a collapsible wheelchair. Guests are advised that standard cabins are not designed to be barrier free and wheelchair accessible.