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Cruising around the world could be your dream holiday. Make sure you’ve got the right insurance with our cruise cover
If you’re off sailing the seven seas, make sure you’re not left high and dry. Our cruise cover is there to help if you need emergency treatment on board or in harbour, or to re-join the ship because an illness or a lost passport keeps you briefly ashore. This upgrade also extends the missed departure and connection cover to outside the UK to include each port on the cruise itinerary, and more
Tailor your travel insurance to include the mandatory protection you'll need on your cruise, Just pay an extra premium for all this added reassurance.
Missed departure
If your car breaks down, your train gets cancelled or you lose your passport (outside of the UK) and can’t make your departure, we can have you covered. Our cruise upgrade extends the missed departure and connection outside the UK cover to include each port on the cruise itinerary
Cruise interruption
Need hospital treatment on dry land? We'll pay travel and accommodation expenses you incur to reach your next port and re-join your cruise
Missed port
You chose the destinations you want to visit on your cruise with care. If the itinerary has to change and you miss a port, we can help compensate you
Cabin confinement
Being taken ill on board is never nice. For your wellbeing and to prevent others getting sick, the captain may confine you to your cabin. If so, and you miss parts of your planned trip as a result, we can help compensate you for each 24-hour period
Unused pre-booked excursion cover
If an injury or illness confines you to your cabin, you might miss trips you’ve booked. If that happens, we can help you recuperate the costs
Increased personal baggage limits
On a cruise, you may be away for a while and need more in your luggage. We’ve increased the amount we’ll cover for cruises, so go ahead and pack that extra pair of shoes
You can add cruise cover for an additional premium. The table shows the maximum cover limits available for each of our cover levels
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Economy £125 excess Missed departure and missed connection Up to £1,000 Missed port (per port/max) Up to £100/£300 Cruise interruption Up to £1,000 Evening dress hire Up to £75 Cabin confinement (per day/max) Up to £50/£500 Unused excursions Up to £500 Increased baggage (personal belongings) (1) Up to £1,500 |
Standard £99 excess Missed departure and missed connection Up to £1,000 Missed port (per port/max) Up to £100/£300 Cruise interruption Up to £1,000 Evening dress hire Up to £75 Cabin confinement (per day/max) Up to £50/£500 Unused excursions Up to £500 Increased baggage (personal belongings) (1) Up to £2,000 |
Premier £50 excess 
Missed departure and missed connection Up to £1,000 Missed port (per port/max) Up to £100/£500 Cruise interruption Up to £1,000 Evening dress hire Up to £75 Cabin confinement (per day/max) Up to £50/£500 Unused excursions Up to £500 Increased baggage (personal belongings) (1) Up to £2,500 |
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Missed departure and missed connection |
Missed departure and missed connection Up to £1,000 |
Missed departure and missed connection Up to £1,000 |
Missed departure and missed connection Up to £1,000 |
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Missed port (per port/max) |
Missed port (per port/max) Up to £100/£300 |
Missed port (per port/max) Up to £100/£300 |
Missed port (per port/max) Up to £100/£500 |
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Cruise interruption |
Cruise interruption Up to £1,000 |
Cruise interruption Up to £1,000 |
Cruise interruption Up to £1,000 |
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Evening dress hire |
Evening dress hire Up to £75 |
Evening dress hire Up to £75 |
Evening dress hire Up to £75 |
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Cabin confinement (per day/max) |
Cabin confinement (per day/max) Up to £50/£500 |
Cabin confinement (per day/max) Up to £50/£500 |
Cabin confinement (per day/max) Up to £50/£500 |
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Unused excursions |
Unused excursions Up to £500 |
Unused excursions Up to £500 |
Unused excursions Up to £500 |
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Increased baggage (personal belongings) (1) |
Increased baggage (personal belongings) (1) Up to £1,500 |
Increased baggage (personal belongings) (1) Up to £2,000 |
Increased baggage (personal belongings) (1) Up to £2,500 |
Living with a medical condition shouldn’t stop you seeing the world. And, with the right travel insurance in place, you can enjoy peace of mind on your adventures – just in case something unfortunate happens.
At Post Office, we cover most pre-existing conditions. Contact us for a quote to see if we can cover you. It’s important to declare upfront all your medical conditions and any medication you're taking.
If we can't help and yours is a serious pre-existing medical condition, check the Money and Pensions Scheme (MaPS) directory. It lists companies that may be able to help you. Or call 0800 138 7777.
Let’s find the protection that’s right for your travels. Get a quote for Post Office Travel Insurance
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Post Office won a “Best Travel Insurance Provider” award at the British Travel Awards in 2023
Our travel insurance policies with premier level cover are Defaqto 5-star rated
Cruise cover is a mandatory add-on for travel Insurance that protects against travel risks unique to going on a cruise. These can include becoming unwell at sea or added complications if luggage is lost or stolen. With cruise cover, you pay an extra premium for extra protection in case of such events.
If you’re a going on a cruise you must add our cruise cover upgrade.
Remind yourself how much a cruise holiday costs. It's typically more expensive than a standard trip. A voyage tends to last longer than most holidays too. Cruises carry their own risks and Cruise Cover is there in case the unexpected should happen.
We don’t like to think about what could go wrong, but cruises can have their own, unexpected upsets. Certain things that could happen at sea may not be covered by a standard policy alone and the extra protection is designed specifically to help with cruise-related mishaps.
For instance, getting ill at sea might mean you're treated on board first, then need emergency evacuation back to shore. Cruise insurance is there to help in such circumstances.
We’re an award-winning travel insurance provider. Our cover includes:
And if you need to contact us about travel insurance our call centres are right here in the UK.
Cruises are often booked several months before the dates when their ships set sail. Buying your policy well in advance can help safeguard against unexpected events or issues that might delay the trip or cause it to be cancelled altogether.
Read our when to buy travel insurance guide to find out more.
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(2) For economy, standard and premier policies, the single-trip policy will cover you for one trip up to: