The YEHS team has over 20 years of experience specialising in Cruise Line Medicals, and consistently updates their expertise by participating in week-long conferences in Miami focused on Cruise Line Health Issues.
We offer comprehensive medical examination packages for cruise line employees at a price depending on the package selected including a Chest X-ray.
Our Cruise Line Medical Examination Package Includes:
NB. Standard packages, including the Chest X-ray
Royal Carribean Crew Medicals for Silversea, Royal and Celebrity crew members
RCCL (Royal Caribbean Cruise Line): New Crew
- NEW Crew
- £480
- Includes ECG, Chest X-ray, blood tests, and urine tests
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Additional charges apply for extra tests
RCCL (Royal Caribbean Cruise Line): Food Handler
- Food Handler Crew
- £540
- Includes ECG, Chest X-ray, blood tests, and urine tests
- Includes Stool test
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Additional charges apply for extra tests
RCCL (Royal Caribbean Cruise Line): Returning Crew
- RETURNING Crew
- £480
- Includes ECG, Chest X-ray, blood tests, and urine tests
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Additional charges apply for extra tests
RCCL (Royal Caribbean Cruise Line): Perfect Destination
- Perfect Destination Crew
- £400
- Includes ECG, blood tests, and urine tests
- No Chest Xray
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Additional charges apply for extra tests
NEW and RETURNING CREW now undergo the same type of tests.
All Royal Caribbean Food handlers will have to take a stool test.
All Royal Caribbean Marine workers or Cadets will have to do a hearing Test.
There is no Chest Xray for Perfect Destination Crew.
Yellow Fever vaccination is mandatory for all Silversea crew members
MSC Cruise Line
- Premium package
- £650
- Duration: 60 minutes
Norwegian Cruise Line
- Standard package
- £500
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Additional charges apply for extra tests
Disney Cruise Medicals
- Standard package: £450
- Duration: 60 minutes
Carnival Cruise Medicals
- We can provide you the ENG1 Seafarers Certificate
- £115
- Duration: 45 minutes
Virgin Cruise Line
- Basic package
- also known as Virgin Voyages / VCIL / MLC
- £500
- Additional charges apply for extra tests like immunity and stool testing
Other Cruise Lines
- Standard pricing:
- £450
- Duration: 60 minutes
All Virgin Cruise Line Crew Members
must bring evidence of dental review within the last 12 months
You may be required to do an ECG (£50)
North Standard
MSC Crewing / MSC Ship Management
- Far East Nationals excluding Filipinos
- Schedule A: 30 years and below: £700
- Schedule B: 31 to 50 years old: £750
- Schedule C: 51 years and above: £800
- Non-Far East Nationals
- Schedule D: 30 years and below: £680
- Schedule E: 31 years and above: £800
North Standard
MSC Crewing / MSC Ship Management
- Includes ECG, Chest X-ray, blood tests, and urine tests
- Includes Hearing and Lung Function Tests
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Additional charges apply for extra tests
- HbA1c: £10
- Drug and Alcohol Test: £90
- Medical Exam Certificate (Nat Bank with photo): £50
Cruise Lines – Vaccination Requirements
| Cruise Line / Vaccine | Royal Caribbean Cruise Line | Disney Cruise Line | Norweigian Cruise Line | Virgin Cruise Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MMR | Mandatory | Mandatory (1st dose or proof of Immunity) | Mandatory | Mandatory for 1st dose |
| Yellow Fever (Once a lifetime) | Mandatory | Not Required | Mandatory | Mandatory (for all crew from epidemic areas) |
| Tetanus (Once every 10 years) | Mandatory | Not Required | Mandatory | Mandatory Booster |
| Polio | Not Required | Not Required | Mandatory | Recommended |
| Varicella | Not Required | Mandatory for Youth Activities / Nursery Counsellors only (1st dose or proof of Immunity) | Mandatory for youth programme Recommended for others | Mandatory (1st dose or proof of Immunity) |
| Pneumococcal | Not Required | Not Required | Recommended | Recommended |
| Influenza (Flu) | Not Required | Mandatory | Recommended | Recommended |
| COVID | Not Required | Mandatory | Mandatory (if available) | Recommended |
| Hepatitis B | Not Required | Not Required | Not Required | Mandatory for Medical / Tattoo Artist (1st dose or proof of Immunity) |
| Hepatitis A | Not Required | Not Required | Not Required | Recommended |
| Meningitis | Not Required | Not Required | Not Required | Recommended |
Additional Costs:
- Courier Service: £17 for document delivery.
- MMR Vaccine: £90 x 2 doses (Total of £180) (pre-order required as it is not stocked routinely).
- MMR Antibody Test: £205
- Stool Test: £60
- Varicella Immunity (IgG): £105
- Liver Function Test (LFT): £55
- Liver Ultrasound Scan: £400
- HIV Screening Test (HIV 1&2 Abs): £70
- CD4 and Viral load: £500
- Blood Group: £65
- Full Blood Count: £70
- Sputum for TB Culture (AFB): £110 (sample over 3 consecutive weekdays)
- Chest X-ray – 1 View – £150
- Chest X-ray – 2 Views – £180
- Chest Ultrasound Scan: £400
- CT – 1 View (without contrast) – £800
- CT – 1 View (with contrast) – £950
- ECHO – £450
- Stress ECHO – £750
Examination Components:
- Physical Examination: Comprehensive, excluding smear tests.
- Blood Tests: Includes tests for HIV (consent required) and other parameters.
- Urine Test: Screens for drugs, diabetes, blood, protein, and pregnancy (in females).
- Chest X-ray: Conducted locally by our affiliated professionals.
- X-Ray and Pregnancy Test: You will be informed at the time of booking if you will require these tests on the day of your appointment.
Preparation and Documentation Required:
- Photo ID and Passport-Sized Photo.
- Proof of MMR Vaccination.
- Relevant Forms: Please bring your own; copies are available but require early arrival for completion (allow at least 20 minutes).
- Chronic Conditions: If applicable, bring a letter from your GP or specialist confirming that the condition is well-managed or inactive.
- Paperwork:
- Original documents must be collected in person or sent via courier (not regular post).
- Scanned Copies of your paperwork will be emailed to you and the cruise line.
- The cruise line may request further medical information or re-tests, which will be at your expense.
Please note that FASTING IS NOT REQUIRED for any tests included in our medical packages.
Ensure to prepare accordingly and consult with us directly for any specific requirements or concerns you may have about the medical examination process.
You must avoid loud sounds for at least 16 hours prior to your hearing test.
Our clinic is connected to Disneys “Seacare” and Royal Caribbeans “Riskonnect” crew health platforms
