We strongly recommend that you take out comprehensive international travel insurance at the time you pay your deposit. Ensure your insurance covers you for general medical expenses, existing medical conditions, hospitalisation and medical evacuations.
- If you plan on participating in sports such as scuba diving or parasailing...
- ensure your policy covers these activities.
- If you are going on a domestic cruise...
- You still require international travel insurance as your cruise is outside the scope of Australian Medicare, the New Zealand Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) and private health insurance.
Be aware when organising your insurance that uninsured travellers (or their families) are held personally liable for cancellation, medical and associated costs incurred at any time whether before the cruise, on board or overseas. Hospitalisation costs on board or outside of the country and medical evacuation costs are very expensive and are not covered by Medicare, ACC or private health insurance. Daily hospital bills can cost as much as AUD 5,000 per day. All consultations, treatments and medications are charged at private rates.
Don't assume 'it won't happen to me' – accidents do happen. Please see the Department of Foreign Affairs website at smartraveller.gov.au or safetravel.govt.nz for more information.
For information on travel insurance:
Australian passengers
Please contact your travel agent or call 1300 653 852.
New Zealand passengers
Please contact your travel agent to arrange a policy.