Last Updated: 01/03/2017
Travelers who want to insure the cost of a river cruise should look for Trip Cancellation style policies. Those who are only concerned with medical coverage can save money by not insuring a trip cost, and rather looking for a policies with only Medical, Medical Evacuation and other benefits. Travelers who are concerned about both […]Last Updated: 01/03/2017
You do not need to buy a special kind of policy for a cruise, but there are certain benefits cruisers should look for when comparing policies. More Detail Standard travel insurance policies are designed to cover any kind of trip, including cruises. However, travelers going on a cruise may want to pay attention to specific […]Last Updated: 01/03/2017
Pre-Existing Condition coverage is a time-sensitive benefit that is available on some policies within 14-30 days of your initial booking date. More Detail Pre-existing conditions are typically excluded on travel insurance policies. However, some policies offer Pre-Existing Condition coverage if you purchase the policy within 14-30 days of making your initial trip deposit. Some policies […]Last Updated: 01/03/2017
Squaremouth recommends a policy with $100,000 per person in Emergency Medical coverage for travelers going on a cruise. More Detail Receiving treatment from an onboard physician or a foreign hospital in a remote location can be more expensive than your at-home doctor, so we recommend at least $100,000 per person in Emergency Medical coverage for […]Last Updated: 01/03/2017
Squaremouth recommends a policy with $250,000 per person in Medical Evacuation coverage for travelers going on a cruise. More Detail Medical Evacuation covers transportation to the nearest adequate medical facility in the event of a medical emergency while you’re traveling. The cost of evacuation from a cruise ship can be expensive, particularly in remote locations. […]Last Updated: 01/03/2017
Travel insurance is designed to cover travel to multiple destinations worldwide, although some policies may exclude coverage in certain destinations. More Detail When searching for a policy on Squaremouth, you will be asked to select one country you are traveling to. We recommend selecting the country you will spend the most time in. If you […]Last Updated: 01/03/2017
You have the option to insure all, some, or none of your expenses on a standard Trip Cancellation policy. This can include your cruise expenses, including excursions, as well as trip expenses outside your cruise, like any related flight and hotel costs. More Detail Trip Cancellation can reimburse your prepaid and non-refundable trip expenses if […]Last Updated: 01/03/2017
Standard Trip Cancellation policies can be purchased up until the day before you leave home for your cruise. However, some cancellation and medical benefits are time-sensitive and are only available within a specified period after your first booking date, typically 14 – 30 days from the initial booking. More Detail Policies with standard Trip Cancellation […]Last Updated: 01/03/2017
Travel insurance purchased through third-party providers outside of your cruise typically costs around 5-7% of your trip cost. Insurance coverage purchased directly through the cruise line varies. More Detail Generally, the cost of a travel insurance policy is determined by three factors: the trip cost, the trip length, and the age of the travelers. Policies […]Last Updated: 01/03/2017
Travelers who want to insure the cost of a cruise should look for Trip Cancellation style policies. Those who are only concerned with medical coverage can save money by not insuring a trip cost, and rather, looking for a policy with only Medical, Medical Evacuation and other benefits. Travelers who are concerned about both should […]