Fit-to-Cruise Medical Certificate
£49.00
Same-day fit-to-cruise medical certificate, required to confirm you are fit to travel by cruise ship.
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About this medical letter
Fit-to-cruise medical certificate
If you’re planning to take a voyage on a cruise ship to the Arctic or Antarctic, on an expedition, or if you are pregnant – you may require a fit-to-cruise certificate confirming that you are fit to travel.
Our doctors can provide you with a same-day medical certificate that will confirm you are in good health and have no conditions that should prevent travel. No appointment is needed – simply apply online.
What will I receive?
You will receive a verifiable digital PDF letter signed by a medical professional and sent directly to your mobile, containing the following details:
- Your name and date of birth.
- A statement confirming that you are in good health and fit to travel.
- Signature and authorisation by one of our GMC-registered UK doctors.
- Contact details of ZoomDoc Health with a QR code enabling a verification check.
Please note: Our fit-to-cruise medical certificate expires 180 days after the date of issue.
How to get a Fit-to-cruise medical certificate online with ZoomDoc
Upload a video
Upload by 9pm for same-day service. This should be a 30 second – 1 minute video + your digital Summary Care Record.
Doctor validates evidence
Our doctors will look over the evidence you provide.
Receive your letter, same day
You’ll receive an email with your letter, with a QR code so they can be verified and accepted worldwide.
What will I need to supply?
To allow us to assess your condition and issue a medical certificate, we will require the following information:
- A photo of your passport or driving license
- Your completed online medical form
- Your digital Summary Care Record
- A 30-second to 1-minute video explaining why you need the certificate
- The name of your cruise ship and your destination
- Details of your regular Doctor (if you have one)
Cruise Medical Certificate – online, GP-signed & same-day
A cruise medical certificate confirms you are fit to travel and may be required by certain cruise lines before departure. ZoomDoc offers fast, same-day cruise medical certificates online. Just complete a short medical form, and one of our GMC-registered doctors will review your information and issue a compliant, GP-signed certificate – no clinic visit needed.
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Really great and efficient service
Really great and efficient service. Was able to provide a fit for cruise certificate within a couple of hours over the weekend when our GP said it would take a minimum 2-6 weeks for basically the same price. A total justification for the NHS securely opening up individual patient data to them via the app so non-essential services like this can be accessed elsewhere. Customer experience was top notch enabled by a simple digital process and exactly what you would expect when paying for something non-essential that shouldn’t be covered by public money.
They even tailored the letter to meet our requirements.
Really simple process after what was quite a stressful process engaging with our local practice. Well done ZoomDoc!
Date of experience: May 14, 2025
JamieL, GB
Frequently Asked Questions
What will happen after I purchase a fit-to-cruise medical certificate?
After purchase, we will provide you with your unique certificate booking reference number, which will allow you to upload your medical evidence.
Once uploaded, our doctors will review your evidence on the same day (between 9am and 9pm GMT, 7 days a week) – they may call you if they have any questions.
Once validated, we will send your fit-to-cruise medical certificate to you by email and SMS.
What medical evidence do I require?
We will require you to:
✓ Upload a photo of your passport or driving license
✓ Complete a medical questionnaire
✓ Upload your Summary Care Record
✓ Upload a short video (on your mobile) explaining why you need the certificate
Why are there QR codes on medical letters and certificates?
Our medical letters and certificates have QR codes that can be scanned to verify the document's authenticity.
Once scanned, your personal online results portal is loaded, from where your medical letter can be reviewed and personal details confirmed.
Do you provide refunds?
We only provide full refunds if we are unable to provide a medical certificate.
Once our doctors have provided a medical certificate, we are unable to process a refund.
When will I receive my medical certificate?
Our team will review your evidence and provide you with your certificate on the same day that evidence is uploaded (between 9am and 9pm GMT, 7 days a week).
Who signs the fit-to-cruise medical certificate?
Our UK doctors at ZoomDoc Health sign your fit-to-cruise medical certificate.
We are a UK-regulated healthcare service and all our doctors are registered with the UK General Medical Council.
Are you able to sign any additional forms that my cruise ship company requires?
If you require any additional forms to be completed after we have confirmed your fitness to cruise, this can be undertaken for an additional payment of £25.
Once you have sent us your pre-filled additional forms, our doctors can review, sign and stamp them prior to sending them back to you.
Do you need a medical to work on a cruise ship?
Any crew working on a cruise ship will; be subject to medical, physical, and mental health examinations to determine their ability to keep a ship or seafaring vessel running safely and efficiently. All crew members on a ship have a vital role to play in the safety of the vessel’s passengers. As such, maritime authorities require all staff to satisfy certain examination conditions to ensure they can safely perform their duties, and are fit to undertake emergency procedures should they be required.
Contact us once you've found out what documents you need and we'll be sure to help.
Expedition Cruises to the Arctic or Antarctica
Specialist cruise companies such as Hurtigruten, Antarctica Cruises, Silversea, Oceanside, Norwegian Cruise Line all require a fitness to cruise assessment and certificate before travelling to these remote locations.
If you are due to travel on an expedition cruise ship to Antarctica or the Arctic - our team of Doctors can provide a same day assessment.
As part of this assessment, our Doctors will require to see a summary of your healthcare record which must include your regular medications, any current or past significant health conditions.
Cruise ship medical certificate – GP-signed in 2 hours
A Cruise Ship Medical Certificate confirms you are medically fit to travel by sea and is often required by cruise lines before departure. With ZoomDoc, obtaining this certificate is fast and easy. Simply complete a short online medical form, and our GMC-registered doctors will review your information and issue a cruise-compliant, GP-signed certificate - delivered the same day, with no need for a clinic visit.
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If you have any queries please check our list of frequently asked questions or get in touch with one of our experts who will be happy to help.
”Our amazing 5-star Trustpilot reviews are testament to the high quality of service that our team of doctors provides. When heading off on certain cruise ships, there are some increased risks involved, especially if you are travelling to a remote location such as Antarctica or the Arctic. Our team of doctors will review your medical information prior to providing a certificate of good health for your cruise ship adventure. In addition, our medical certificates all have QR codes, which makes it easy to confirm their validity when provided to your cruise ship or holiday company.“
Dr Kenny Livingstone. GP & ZoomDoc Chief Medical Officer.