Up front payment for release from cruise ship medevac?

You might have to pay first, even if company is at fault

Illnesses and injuries on cruise voyages frequently require medevacs in foreign lands. According to Cruise Bruise.com, sometimes the victim and family are forced to pay for services in advance or at least a minimum amount before being allowed to go home.

These costs can be expensive and beyond the family's ability to pay. Not only is there the cost of treatment, there is the cost of flying back home afterward.

It doesn't matter whether the injury or illness was caused by the vessel's negligence. The local authorities are going to demand payment from the patient.

How do cruise companies get away with leaving passengers on the hook in a foreign land?

In order to determine whether the cruise line was at fault and must pay monetary compensation for the treatment and all related expenses, an experienced maritime attorney must be consulted .