Sep 30, 2014
Gary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tip. For more visit http://www.60secondcruisetips.com and subscribe free to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and TuneIn Radio
Always travel with insurance
You should always have travel insurance when going on a cruise.
Some cruise lines may ask the name of your insurance company and
their emergency helpline number before issuing your tickets. But
even if they do not you should take out insurance as costs
associated with problems you may encounter can be significant.
Take out insurance to cover cancellation of your cruise. Deposits
and fares are usually not refundable and so if you have to cancel
you can find that you are out of pocket.
If you or a member of your party falls ill while cruising the
medical costs on board or in foreign ports could be hefty. If you
have to be evacuated from the ship or repatriated home along with
the people traveling with you the financial outlay could be
significant.
It is also advisable to have coverage for lost or theft of baggage
and valuable items like cameras, laptops, smartphones and
tablets.
When taking out insurance ensure your agent or company knows that
you are going on a cruise, which part of the world you are visiting
and how long the cruise is for to ensure you get the most
appropriate coverage.