While it’s possible that a large cruise ship could have a dentist on board, don’t assume there will be one.

If you encounter a dental emergency while on a cruise, you can visit the the ships Doctor.

They can prescribe medication for infection or pain and assist you in finding a Dentist once you get to port.

Cruises that offer long sailings, like world cruises are more likely to have a dentist on the ship, whereas, cruises under 14 days are less likely to have a dentist.