Cunard Cruise Insurance Requirements

Secure the right cover for your Cunard Cruise

Cruising with Cunard offers a luxurious and unforgettable experience, whether it’s a short getaway or the trip of a lifetime, such as Queen Anee’s Maiden World Voyage – a 111-night cruise taking in Hamburg, Honolulu, Sydney, Penang and Cape Town. To ensure you are protected for medical emergencies and unforeseen events, Cunard mandates specific Cruise Travel Insurance requirements for all passengers. Here’s a detailed overview of these requirements and how Just Travel Cover can meet them, providing peace of mind before and during your cruise holiday.

Required Cover for a Cunard Cruise

Suitable to Cover Cruises:  When selecting your insurance, ensure it explicitly covers cruise holidays. 

The Full Length of the Trip and All Destinations: Make sure your Cruise Travel Insurance for Cunard cruises covers the entire duration of your cruise, from the start date to the end date, including any pre-or post-cruise stays. You must also declare all the destinations on your itinerary as countries differ by medical rates.

Medical and Repatriation Cover: Cunard requires a minimum of £2 million in cover for medical expenses and emergency evacuations. This ensures you are adequately protected in case of any medical emergencies while on your cruise.

Pre-Existing Conditions: Passengers must declare and have cover for any pre-existing medical conditions. This is crucial, as failing to do so could invalidate your cruise insurance policy.

Cancellation Cover: Adequate cancellation cover is essential, especially for high-value cruises such as Cunard’s 111-night world cruise. With our standard policy, you’re protected for cancellations up to £12,500 per person. For those seeking additional peace of mind, we offer an exclusive “Top up my cancellation cover” option. This premium service extends your protection up to £50,000 per person and is available exclusively over the phone.

Proof of Insurance: Cunard requires passengers to confirm they have appropriate Cruise Travel Insurance before embarking. It is recommended to carry a printed or digital copy of your insurance documentation to present at the terminal if requested.

Why Choose Just Travel Cover for your Cunard Cruise

At Just Travel Cover, we offer Cruise Travel Insurance that meets all of Cunard’s requirements* and provides additional benefits tailored to the unique aspects of cruising:

• Substantial Cancellation Cover: We offer £12,500 cancellation cover as standard, with a Top-Up option offering up to £50,000 per person, providing extensive protection for high-value cruises. This can only be arranged over the phone so please call us to discuss your requirements.

• Emergency Medical Expenses: Up to £15,000,000, including repatriation, ensuring substantial cover for any medical emergencies and associated expenses.

• 24/7 Medical Assistance: Access to round-the-clock medical support for peace of mind throughout your journey.

• Baggage Cover: Up to £3,000, protecting your belongings against loss or damage.

• No Age Limit (Certain Schemes): Cover for European and worldwide cruises with no age limit, (max days depends on age)

Some insurers also include additional cruise-specific benefits: 

• Missed Port Departure: Up to £2,000 for additional travel and accommodation expenses if you miss your departure due to unforeseen circumstances.

• Cabin Confinement: Up to £1,500 if you are confined to your cabin due to illness.

• Unused Excursions: Up to £1,000 for pre-booked excursions you cannot attend due to cabin confinement.

• Itinerary Change: Up to £750 if your cruise ship cancels part of the itinerary due to adverse weather or other reasons.

• Cruise Interruption: Up to £1,500 if you require hospital treatment on dry land and are cleared to rejoin the cruise.

Speak to one of our advisors today or complete our easy online quote form to secure appropriate Cruise Travel Insurance that meets the necessary requirements for your Cunard cruise.

The content of this page was correct as of May 2024 and requirements are always subject to change. Whilst we aim to provide a quotation that matches with the requirements of your cruise provider, all quotations via this website are subject to the terms, conditions, and exclusions of individual insurers and subject to Just Travel Cover’s TOBA. Where we cannot provide cover we will aim to signpost you to a provider who may be able to help.

*Disclaimer: While we refer to specific cruise lines, there is no official affiliation or endorsement from these brands.

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