Yes, you are required to purchase cover for cruising even when your just sailing in domestic waters to be covered for any medical treatment you receive on board and for helicopter evacuation. You should select ‘Pacific’ in the quote process even if you’re only cruising around Australia.

Does my insurance cover me on a cruise?

While most comprehensive travel insurance plans will not offer coverage if your cruise departs as scheduled, the plan may cover you if the cruise is canceled or cut short. Trip cancellation coverage can help to recoup any costs that the cruise company will not reimburse.

Is travel insurance more expensive for a cruise?

Similarly to standard travel insurance, it may be possible for you to get cruise insurance if you have a pre-existing medical condition. Where insurers may be able to offer you cover, the policy is likely to be much more expensive, due to the higher-risk of you needing to claim for medical assistance.

What does my travel insurance cover?

Your travel insurance should always include the following cover: medical expenses and cover for getting you home if you’re injured or fall ill abroad. personal injury and cover for accidents or damage caused by you. cover for lost or damaged items.

Can I go on a cruise without travel insurance?

Travel and cruise cover are not legal requirements but can cover expensive claims for medical emergencies, cancellation or lost luggage. Most travel operators you book through will recommend that you get cruise insurance. Specific cruise cover an be useful for inconveniences that are more likely to occur on a cruise.

Can you travel without travel insurance?

You don’t have to. You can travel anywhere in the world without travel insurance. Without travel insurance you could find yourself out of pocket if something goes wrong – anything from a few quid if you lose your passport, to hundreds of thousands of pounds if you need medical treatment on foreign shores.

Why is cruise travel insurance more expensive?

What kind of insurance do I need for a cruise?

Cruise travel insurance is a specific policy that covers the activities and risks more likely to be associated with a cruise holiday. This may include cover for missed port departures and cabin confinement which would not be included in most standard travel insurance packages.

Can a cruise insurance policy include Holiday Extras?

Yes, a Holiday Extras cruise policy will include cover for missed departure and missed connections for flights, depending on the level of cover you buy. Will the different countries my cruise visits affect the price of my insurance? Yes, the countries you visit could impact the price of your policy.

Do you need travel insurance for a P & O Cruise?

Yes, P&O does not offer their own travel insurance and it’s important that you take out adequate cover whenever you book and pay for a P&O Cruise (Holiday Extras are P&Os most trusted insurance provider). Will this travel insurance cover my flights?

Do you need travel insurance for a holiday?

For many significant purchases in your life, insurance is essential. And holidays are no different. Travel insurance ensures you can relax and enjoy your holiday with peace of mind that you’re covered in the event something should go wrong. This includes unforeseen incidents before your holiday, while travelling or while you’re away.