Onboard Dialysis
Enjoy a cruise holiday with haemodialysis treatment onboard Ambition and Ambience
Expert Dialysis Care at Sea
Travel with confidence knowing every dialysis session is supported by trained healthcare professionals.
Comfortable Onboard Treatment
Modern dialysis facilities with comfortable treatment stations and calming ocean views.
Stress-Free Travel Planning
Coordinated medical paperwork, treatment schedules and communication with your home dialysis centre.
Full Cruise Experience
From entertainment and dining, guests can continue enjoying everything a cruise holiday has to offer.
Cruising with Professional Dialysis Care
If you or a loved one requires regular haemodialysis, planning a holiday can feel complicated. From organising treatment schedules to managing medical paperwork, travel often requires months of preparation — and cruising may have felt out of reach.
Now, thanks to a major partnership between Ambassador Cruise Line and Cruise Dialysis, guests can enjoy selected cruise holidays with fully supported onboard haemodialysis treatment, helping make accessible cruising a reality.
With purpose-built dialysis units onboard Ambition and Ambience, Ambassador Cruise Lines is redefining what it means to cruise with confidence.
What is Cruise Dialysis?
Cruise Dialysis is a UK-based specialist provider offering both travel planning support and onboard medical care for cruise guests requiring haemodialysis.
They coordinate all the essential arrangements, including:
Liaising with your home dialysis centre
Organising medical documentation
Transferring prescriptions
Scheduling dialysis sessions onboard
Providing trained dialysis staff throughout the cruise
Their goal is to remove the stress from travelling with dialysis and make cruise holidays more accessible.
Purpose-Built Dialysis Unit Onboard Ambience and Ambition
The new haemodialysis unit onboard has been carefully designed to feel integrated into the cruise experience — not separated from it.
Key features include:
Modern Dialysis Equipment at Sea
Guests benefit from high-quality dialysis equipment and professional clinical standards, delivered onboard in a dedicated unit.
Comfortable Treatment Stations with Sea Views
Each treatment chair is designed for comfort, and the unit includes reclining stations with expansive ocean views, creating a calm and reassuring environment.
Professionally Trained Dialysis Healthcare Staff
All sessions are supported by trained medical professionals, ensuring guests feel safe, supported, and cared for throughout their voyage.
Convenient Location Near Cabins
The dialysis unit is located a short walk from passenger cabins, helping dialysis become part of the cruise routine rather than a stressful interruption.
Dialysis Cruises That Still Feel Like a Holiday
After treatment, guests are free to enjoy the full Ambassador Cruise Line experience, including:
Guest speakers and onboard events
Relaxed dining and social spaces
Lounges, bars and ocean-view relaxation
This continuity is essential for many guests, allowing them to travel without losing the freedom and enjoyment that cruising offers.
Guest Testimonials: Cruising with Dialysis Onboard
Guests who have sailed with Cruise Dialysis onboard Ambassador ships describe the experience as organised, reassuring and life-enhancing.
“Very well organised, from start to finish.”
— Mr T Pope
“Feel very safe and confident in the hands of the dialysis team onboard.”
— Mr P Ash
“The dialysis team are excellent and do everything possible to ensure the patient enjoys their cruise.”
— Mrs D Davies
One guest shared that the service allowed them to cruise again after dialysis became part of their routine — even enjoying a 32-day cruise onboard an Ambassador ship.
Explore more guest reviews to get a fuller picture of life onboard and the experiences that make an Ambassador cruise so memorable.
Dialysis Available on these cruises
Gems of the Adriatic & Mediterranean Autumn Sun
A12627
- Date
- 3 November 2026
- Duration
- 31 nights
Winter Sunshine Escape to the Canary Islands
A22702
- Date
- 16 February 2027
- Duration
- 20 nights
Easter Sunshine Escape to Spain, Portugal and Gibraltar
A22704
- Date
- 24 March 2027
- Duration
- 14 nights
Classic French Escapes: Bordeaux, Brest, Cherbourg & Honfleur
A22710LV
- Date
- 12 May 2027
- Duration
- 12 nights
Classic French Escapes: Bordeaux, Brest, Cherbourg & Honfleur
A22710BL
- Date
- 13 May 2027
- Duration
- 12 nights
Majestic Mountains & Mystical Fjords of Norway
A12723
- Date
- 29 August 2027
- Duration
- 11 nights
Autumnal Legends of the British Isles
A12724
- Date
- 9 September 2027
- Duration
- 12 nights
Aurora Borealis & Arctic Norway Discovery
A12727
- Date
- 23 October 2027
- Duration
- 16 nights
FAQS
Which Ambassador ships offer haemodialysis treatment onboard?
Haemodialysis treatment is currently available on selected sailings onboard Ambience and Ambition.
Do I need to organise my own dialysis appointments?
No. Cruise Dialysis coordinates your treatment schedule, medical paperwork and communication with your home dialysis centre.
Is there a medical team onboard during treatment?
Yes. All dialysis sessions are overseen by trained dialysis healthcare professionals throughout the cruise.
How far in advance should I book?
Advance planning is essential, as spaces for dialysis treatment onboard are limited and guests must meet clinical criteria.
Is dialysis available on every cruise?
No. Dialysis treatment is only available on selected voyages. Please check the list in advance, or contact Cruise Dialysis directly for the latest availability.
Dialysis Cruise Availability and Booking Information
Dialysis treatment is available on selected Ambassador Cruise Line voyages. Guests must meet clinical criteria, and advance planning is required.
To find out more about booking a dialysis cruise holiday:
Visit: cruisedialysis.co.uk
Call: 0844 995 1214
Cruise with confidence. Cruise with care. Cruise with Ambassador.
Why Cruise with Ambassador
We believe everyone should be able to enjoy the freedom and excitement of a cruise holiday. From welcoming service and relaxed onboard spaces to carefully planned itineraries and outstanding entertainment, every voyage is designed to help guests travel comfortably and confidently. Whether you’re exploring new destinations, enjoying delicious dining experiences or simply relaxing at sea, Ambassador offers a warm and inclusive cruising experience with the reassurance of support when you need it most.
