off island in emergency at Castaway Cay?

[NancyIL]

So my friends grabbed some of my things and shoved them in a bag. A few hours later, the captain decided it was too dangerous for the baby to be on a small boat without medical attention back to Nassau. So he said he would take the entire ship back to Port Canaveral early.

Just how early did the ship return to Port Canaveral? Are you talking about a few hours, or a day or more? If the latter, was there any compensation given to the other passengers?

 

[DisneyDmbNut]

http://homepage.mac.com/momme30/iMovieTheater62.html

Helicopter at CC in Oct 2006

 

[cruisinmama06]

Just how early did the ship return to Port Canaveral? Are you talking about a few hours, or a day or more? If the latter, was there any compensation given to the other passengers?

The passengers didn't know. The ship was suppose to dock in PC at the normal time of what...6am or 7am? Instead the ship arrived early by a few hours. I think we arrived at PC medical center by 4am.

So no, we didn't ruin anyone else's cruise. They had no idea.

 

[NancyIL]

The passengers didn't know. The ship was suppose to dock in PC at the normal time of what...6am or 7am? Instead the ship arrived early by a few hours. I think we arrived at PC medical center by 4am.

So no, we didn't ruin anyone else's cruise. They had no idea.

Thanks for responding. Was there no option for a medical evacuation from the ship (in the middle of the ocean), or was it not deemed a serious enough situation?

I hope your next Disney cruise will be much more enjoyable.

 

[cruisinmama06]

Thanks for responding. Was there no option for a medical evacuation from the ship (in the middle of the ocean), or was it not deemed a serious enough situation?

I hope your next Disney cruise will be much more enjoyable.

I was getting the info from the doctor who was talking to the captain. So what they first told us was "get ready to get off the ship, you will take a boat to Nassau"

Then he came back and said, there was another person who needed medical attention - a crew member, so we would be going with him.

Then they came back and said they would dock at CC. After that failed (3 attempts). They said we would be going on a tender to Nassau.

Then the captain, after talking to the doctor, decided no, the tender in the rough water was too dangerous for a baby who would not have medics onboard. The crew member DID get on a boat. But the captain said he would not allow the baby on the boat.

This went on for HOURS - back and forth.

Then, since the baby was stabilized (totally knocked out from the valium they gave her) the doctor said that it was decided that we would just stay in the ship's med center (worst night of my life), and the ship would start back to PC.

I am going to make the assumption that if my daughter hadn't stabilized, that they would have done some kind of helicopter lift from sea.

I think that once she stabilized, the threat was over. The doctors said they could care for her better onboard then if she was off being transported.

I have to say, they were PHENOMENAL. I remember the doctor had been an ER doc in Australia. I wonder if he is still onboard the Magic? Dr. Ian Plessus was his name.

And Ray Smale (Management of Guest Services) was onboard setting everything up - shuttle for the rest of my family to get to the hospital, hotel room, called the TA and set up flight arrangements. Wonder if he is still there? He was very good to our family.

 

[MandyMommytoReaghan]

Glad to hear all is well with your daughter! I followed your link and read your story. It is people like the ER doc and guest services guy that totally make a difference and can have a lasting impression all your life. Have a great upcoming cruise!

 

[cruisinmama06]

Glad to hear all is well with your daughter! I followed your link and read your story. It is people like the ER doc and guest services guy that totally make a difference and can have a lasting impression all your life. Have a great upcoming cruise!

Yep, exactly. Can't remember the name of the Cruise Director but I certainly remember the doctor and guest services.

I owe them alot.