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Do cruise ships have dentists onboard?

Last updated on January 30th, 2024 at 05:28 pm

There are situations where a Dentist may be on a cruise for a personal vacation and may notify staff of their availability if a dental emergency does occur – but don’t count on this being the case. 

cruise ship dentistWhile 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.

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