Cruise Travel Insurance

Filed in archive Cruises on April 29, 2006

As previously mentioned, when we travel, we need to prepare and book more than just our luggage, tickets and hotel. It is strongly advised to take out a travel insurance, especially when we go overseas.

An adequate insurance cover would help reduce the stress of what if scenarios. And *knock on wood* should anything happen, a travel insurance would protect you from spending more than what you can afford for that medical care or loss of possession that you do not have the budget for.

In agreement is Anita of Tripso.

After 16 years of cruising, she has seen many people fall victim to illness while on-board. Enough to convince her that - whether something bad happens or not - it is still worth to spend a couple hundred bucks more to insure yourself.

Cruising is exciting, but it can turn into more of an adventure than you planned if you discover that you aren't covered for the unexpected. The benefits of travel insurance can be great, but it pays to know which insurance is best for you. Go over the fine print carefully, and be sure you know what you're getting - and what you're not getting - before signing on the dotted line.

Check out Anita's valuable advice on Choosing Cruise Insurance for the basics on coverage, cost and comparison.