Columbus Direct offer cruise cover as standard on all of our policies. In addition to our standard cover, you can also add protection against cruise specific risks to ensure you are thoroughly protected on your travels.
The romantic notion of conquering the seas, seeking adventure in every port and eating like royalty throughout your stay is appealing to more of us every year, regardless of our age. Sailing off into waters new may be an adventure, but it’s important that along with your glad rags, sun cream and favourite hat, you take the appropriate cruise holiday insurance with you, in case things don’t pan out quite as you expect them to.
If you're flying out to join your cruise, an unexpected delay could mean you arrive too late to board. Don't worry, we'll help you catch up with your ship and get your holiday back on track. Our cruise cover is also there if illness interrupts your trip, helping you rejoin your cruise after receiving medical treatment ashore. Plus, if adverse weather or itinerary changes mean a scheduled port can't be visited, or you're confined to your cabin on medical advice, you'll have extra protection in place. We've even included cover for lost evening wear, so you can still dress for those special nights on board.
Disembarking from your ship to go exploring the local attractions can be hugely rewarding, but can also invite the unexpected to occur. Your passport or wallet could get stolen, or you get knocked over by a moped and need emergency treatment. It’s times like these that you need someone to rely on; it’s when such events occur that we at Columbus can prove our worth.
Columbus Direct offer a tailored cruise policy add on option designed to protect you against the risks that are unique to cruise holidays. This includes the cost of connecting to your cruise if your arrival is delayed up to £1,500, up to £100 for each missed port (up to £300 in total) if itinerary changes or adverse weather prevent a scheduled stop, and up to £1,000 towards the costs of rejoining your cruise after receiving medical treatment ashore. You'll also be covered if you're confined to your cabin on medical advice, with a benefit of £50 for each full day of confinement, as well as up to £1,000 for lost evening wear or up to £150 towards hiring replacement formal attire. Whether you choose our Single Trip Travel Insurance or Annual Multi-Trip Travel Insurance, you'll also benefit from all the protection included as standard under your travel insurance policy.
- Baggage cover provided.
- Cover can be offered up to the age of 85 for single trip policies.
- We will insure up to the age of 74 for annual travel policies.
- Emergency medical and repatriation provided.
- Over 150 sports and activities included as standard.
- Many other activities and sports can be agreed upon request.
Adding Cruise Cover to your policy is quick and easy. Simply get a quote online and select either European Cruise or World Cruise as your destination. When you reach the Tailor Your Policy section, choose the Cruise Cover option to add this extra protection to your travel insurance.
For destination purposes, Tunisia, Morocco, Turkey and Egypt are all included under the European Cruise option, while Israel falls under World Cruise cover.
Planning a cruise around the coast of the UK? Please give our call centre team a call on 0800 068 0060, and they'll be happy to help arrange the right cover for your trip.
So go ahead, sail off into the sunset with a cocktail in your hand, a warm breeze and a smile on your face. This is a time to enjoy the decadence of life on the sea and the tingle of anticipation as you drop anchor at a new port every morning. Let each day unfold, secure in the knowledge that we are tucked safely in your back pocket, just in case.
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