Man wins free cruise but ends up with $47,000 medical bill after getting the flu onboard The passenger says he does not know how he will be able to pay the cruise line back.
A spokesperson for Norwegian Cruise Line confirmed to The Independent that Mr Cameron was admitted to the onboard medical centre on 9 January and “received appropriate treatment for his condition, followed by 62 hours of critical care”.
“We are committed to providing quality medical services and each of our ships is equipped with a state-of-the-art onboard medical center, staffed with highly qualified physicians and nurses, to provide care for both guests and crew while at sea,” the spokesperson said.
“As the guest did purchase travel insurance for their vacation, we have recommended they follow up on their claim with the insurance provider, after they have filed the claim with their health insurance provider,” they added.
“While we are unable to disclose the details or severity of the guest’s medical condition due to laws and regulations governing personal privacy, we can confirm that the necessary medical procedures and resulting expenses have been reviewed by our internal team.
