Do cruises require special travel insurance?

Travel insurance for cruising is different to a holiday where you're flying, taking the train or bus to your destination, simply because you're on the sea or ocean! If a serious emergency occurs, the ship's medical facilities may not be equipped to treat you adequately, and you may need to be evacuated off the ship and taken to a hospital on land.

That's why it is important to consider travel insurance for cruising. And that's also why a cruise travel insurance policy may cost a little more, as it provides you with certain cover for evacuation off the ship to an overseas hospital, or repatriation back to Australia for treatment.

Eligibility criteria, policy terms, conditions, exclusions and limits apply. Consider the PDS prior to deciding on which policy is right for you and your needs.