Dialysis Travel Guides
Real guides from 6+ years on hemodialysis. Travel planning, center booking, cruise guides, and what actually works abroad.
Dialysis Travel Resources Hub
New to traveling on dialysis? Start at the hub. It pulls every guide below into one place — the full topic directory, a pre-travel checklist, and how MAVTG coordinates centers, documentation, and logistics for you.
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5 guidesReal, first-hand guides written by Michael Moore from six years in the chair and multiple international trips. Everything you need to plan a trip around a 3x/week treatment schedule — from the first question to booking centers, costs, insurance, and cruising.
Can I Travel on Dialysis?
Yes — dialysis patients travel every day. Exactly how it works: finding centers abroad, scheduling treatments, what to bring, and how to plan every step.
Beginner's GuideYour First Dialysis Trip Abroad
Planning your first international trip on dialysis. The 8–12 week timeline, required documentation, confirming chair availability, cost realities, and what to do if something goes wrong.
Center BookingHow to Find Dialysis Centers When Traveling
A step-by-step guide to finding verified dialysis centers — domestically or internationally. What to look for, what to ask, and how MAVTG does the research for you.
Costs & InsuranceDoes Medicare Cover Dialysis Abroad?
Medicare does not cover dialysis outside the US. What that means for your plans, what alternatives exist, and how to travel on dialysis without breaking your budget.
Cruise PlanningDialysis on a Cruise Ship
Yes, dialysis patients can cruise. Which lines have onboard dialysis, how to book, what it costs ($300–$900/session), and how to handle port-stop treatments.