drsel

2 hours ago, cruiser3775 said:

That seems inadequate. Have you tried some other US companies?  Is there a comparison site that you could use to get a better deal?   Maybe ask on another Cruise Critic forum what experienced cruisers from the US get their cruise insurance from?

2 hours ago, Normanville said:

I would suggest you post on the Princess cruises forum on this site.

When the Carnival Cruise insurance be adequate for an 8 night cruise to New Caledonia?

For all the land tours combined with cruises that I've done in the past, I have taken only a regular international travel insurance not a cruise specific insurance.

This time I'm only concerned only about the specific rules of New Caledonia, which need a cruise specific and Covid specific cover.

I don't want to risk denied boarding that's all

Will the Carnival Cruise insurance be adequate?

13 hours ago, Aus Traveller said:

It could be worth checking with the company you have the multi trip insurance with, to see if they cover cruises.

5 hours ago, Tripmode33 said:

I agree - unless they specifically exclude cruising, the existing policy may well cover it. Certainly worth asking them to clarify/confirm. Email may be better than phone as then you'd have it in writing.

I called the customer care. they don't have any policy to cover Cruise ships and there is no option to add a rider to cover Cruises, even if I pay for it.

Hence I will be forced to take another policy of a different insurance company.

They provide four options for Cruises

US $50,000, with US $1000 for cruises

US $150,000, with US $1500 for cruises

US $250,000, with US $2000 for cruises

US $600,000, with US $2500 for cruises.

I was thinking of taking USD 250000 hoping that USD 2000 for Cruises will be adequate ONLY to allow me to board at the Carnival checkin at Sydney.

10 minutes ago, Tripmode33 said:

Sounds like you are pretty well covered for what New Caledonia would be worrried about.

If taking out multiple policies, I would suggest taking with same insurer or underwriter. The first question asked when I made a travel claim was 'are you covered fully or partially by another insurance policy '. Both will argue you're covered under other policy and may be situation where neither will agree to pay out......

Thanks, the one year multi trip travel insurance which I already have includes Covid but doesn't mention Cruise ship anywhere.

So that's why I was wondering whether I should take the other $250000 policy which is called Cruise elite Pro, but covers only $2000 on the cruise ship.

5 hours ago, Tripmode33 said:

I would definitely phone your insurance company to discuss what the policy covers. The 'cruise specific ' term may just refer to minor items like cabin confinement, missed ports, etc, but your main general cover may still cover you for medical expenses irrespective of what type of travel you're doing.  Most Australian policies will have unlimited medical expenses but you need to ensure it covers cruising. I'm sure authorities in New Caledonia would definitely not consider $2000 medical cover adequate. 

But whatever happens in New Caledonia will be on land and off the ship and covered in the general travel insurance of USD 250,000, (not cruise specific USD 2000)

I also have another 1 year multi trip travel insurance of USD 500,000 which specifically covers Covid.

43 minutes ago, groundloop said:

DRSEL is absolutely correct. 

 

I just got off a back to back out of Sydney, the first leg of which was an 8 day cruise to New Caledonia.  When checking in I was asked if I had travel insurance and showed them a printed copy of my travel insurance card. 

Thanks so much this is what I wanted to know from an actual experience.

1) Did Carnival check if your travel insurance had a cruise specific cover ?

2) How much Cruise specific cover in US$ is required by Carnival for an 8 night cruise to New Caledonia, in order to allow you to board the ship?

3) Did Carnival check if your travel insurance had a Covid specific insurance cover?

4) How much Covid specific cover in US$ is required by Carnival in order to allow you to board the ship?

5) Do you need to show a fully vaccinated Covid certificate ?

6) Do you need to show a pre cruise negative Covid test?

I am only asking about what Carnival requires in order to allow you to board, not about what insurance you may actually need in case of any unforseen circumstances.

Thanks so much! 🙏🏼

1 hour ago, joejoe 59 said:

I know that people are now denied boarding if they don't have any cover or correct cover for New Caledonia.

Thanks, so will a US $250,000 travel insurance with only $2000 cruise specific cover be adequate just to ensure boarding, never mind the helicopter evacuation.

1 hour ago, staceyglow said:

I don't understand your questions. Are you under the impression that you are required to carry insurance that covers Covid to cruise out of Australia? 

1 hour ago, bg2310 said:

Yea, similar to above, are you implying that travel insurance is required?

 

Because it certainly isn't, so whichever policy you choose to get should be adequate so long as they are suitable to your personal needs and requirements.

YES, because the Carnival Australia website states that they need to check international travel insurance with both cruise and Covid coverage for New Caledonia.

Hence I wanted to know from past cruisers if they actually check that your travel insurance as got Cruise specific and Covid specific coverage.

https://help.carnival.com.au/app/answers/detail/a_id/4566/~/do-i-need-travel-insurance%3F

"New Caledonia requires all guests to hold international travel insurance that has both cruise and COVID coverage. Guests must bring printed proof of travel insurance and present it at check-in. Guests may also be requested to present it during the cruise. Any guest who is unable to provide proof of holding suitable travel insurance will be denied boarding"

 Dear Carnival cruisers & experts,

1) Does Carnival check whether your travel insurance has cruise specific and Covid specific cover for a cruise from Sydney to Lifou and Noumea in New Caledonia?

2) Will a regular international travel insurance (which covers Covid, but doesn't mention anything about cruises) be adequate to satisfy the Carnival check in staff at Sydney?

Thanks!

5 minutes ago, Aus Traveller said:

That changes things. I thought you previous mention of these amounts referred to the amount of cover you would have while on a cruise. US$50,00 would be plenty, but $1,000 could be risky. If one of you became ill on the ship, your bill would very quickly reach $1,000.

I'm young, healthy and traveling alone, so will the US $250,000 policy with US $2,000 cruise specific cover be adequate just for 1 person?

15 minutes ago, Aus Traveller said:

I have been on a few cruises that called into New Caledonia in the last two years. Each time at check in I was asked if I had insurance. I pulled out the hard copy of my insurance details and an email from the bank to show that we were covered.  They didn't really look at it.

 

I feel that you should have a policy that covers cruising, but (as I said earlier) I would take the least expensive option you can find.

The $50000 policy has only $1000 cruise specific cover

The $150000 policy has only $1500 cruise specific cover

The $250000 policy has only $2000 cruise specific cover

The $600000 policy has only $2500 cruise specific cover

All quotes are in US dollars

3 hours ago, Aus Traveller said:

Our travel insurances either include cruises automatically, or with a couple, we have to specify cruising and pay a very small surcharge. With the type of insurance you mention, I would take the lowest coverage because presumably that will cost you the least. I feel that US$50,000 would more than cover any possible expense. (These are just my opinions.)

 

We use a complimentary travel insurance that is attached to our ANZ Platinum Visa credit card. It includes cruising.

1 hour ago, ceeceeDee said:

Obviously I have no specific knowledge of the multi trip travel insurance you already have, but is it possible to contact the insurance company and add cruise coverage to the policy?

Thanks,

Does Carnival check whether your travel insurance has cruise specific and Covid specific cover for a cruise from Sydney to Lifou and Noumea in New Caledonia?

.

7 minutes ago, drsel said:

 

Dear ANZ experts,

Carnival Australia mentions that New Caledonia requires a mandatory travel insurance with cruise specific and Covid specific cover.

https://help.carnival.com.au/app/answers/detail/a_id/4566/~/do-i-need-travel-insurance%3F

I already have a one year multi trip travel insurance for the whole world.

It includes Covid, but it doesn't mention anything about cruises.

So how much Cruise specific travel insurance should I take for 12 nights on a Carnival Splendor cruise from Sydney to New Caledonia ?

USD 50000, 150000, 250000 or 600000?

Thanks, drsel

On 5/25/2023 at 4:52 PM, aussielozzie18 said:

Thought I’d do a mini review of my recent 9 day cruise and throw in a few photos - for anyone who might be interested.

 

In Australia at present, you have the option of Carnival Splendor sailing out of Sydney and Carnival Luminosa sailing out of Brisbane.

 

Guests are still required to be vaccinated and the Luminosa (new to Carnival from Costa) hasn’t been selling well due to the lack of water slides for families.

 

There have been some ridiculously cheap deals as a result.  Last December, my daughter and I did 7 day cruise from Brisbane on the Carnival Luminosa to the Great Barrier Reef.  Prices were so cheap I booked us adjacent solo balcony cabins and we had a great cruise and loved the Luminosa.  If we lived in Brisbane, we would have happily booked more cruises on her.

 

As a result of cruising on the Luminosa, I got an offer too good to refuse for 9 days sailing out of Sydney to the South Pacific on the Splendor for this month.

 

Thanks for the detailed excellent review!

I just wanted to know for New caledonia (the ports of Noumea & Lifou) is cruise specific travel insurance mandatory for boarding Carnival Splendor from Sydney, or will regular travel insurance be adequate?

I already have a one year multi trip travel insurance for the whole world.

It includes Covid, but it doesn't mention anything about cruises.

So how much Cruise specific travel insurance should I take for 12 nights on a Carnival cruise from Sydney to New Caledonia ?

USD 50000, 150000, 250000 or 600000?

On 2/12/2024 at 1:31 PM, alserrod said:

 

Baileys coffee is included in Easy pack?

I read it costs 9 euro.

Am I wrong?

 

 

We had Easy Plus, but it included in the easy package

29 minutes ago, drsel said:

 

A very detailed in depth & impartial video analysis.

He gives Costa a superstar status for negligence upselling/sales pressure for any drinks package, photographs, excursions etc

He also mentions the Costa app problem with Apple iPhones 

16 hours ago, mom says said:

Irrelevant.  The point is, a real Thai massage is the antithesis of relaxing. Not the same thing as a tourist massage in Thailand. Just like a massage isn't always a Swedish massage  just because you had it in Stockholm.

I am interested in massages for relaxation.

I was referring to the traditional Thai massage,  which is assisted stretching  without any oil.

100 bahts (US$ 2.90) for 1 hour in Central Pattaya.

The stretching may be slightly painful while they are doing it, but after the massage you get deep sleep.

It is just so relaxing!

And for US$ 2.90, it is as good as free!

When our Cruise ship stopped for 2 days at Laem Chabang, we did both the traditional Thai massage and the foot massage @ USD 2.90 per hour in Central Pattaya.

When we returned to the ship they had Thai masseurs doing the same massages for over $100 !

1 hour ago, mom says said:

If you got a relaxing massage in Thailand, it wasn't a proper Thai massage. Likely a tourist massage.

But there are ONLY tourists at every massage parlour in Pattaya & Bangkok.

There are hundreds of massage parlours in Central Pattaya. Every 2nd shop is a massage parlour & the massages were so cheap, they were almost free

The cost used to be 100 bahts for 1 hour traditional Thai massage or foot massage.

Aromatic, herbal & oil massages used to cost 250--400 bahts for 1 hour.

I'm not sure about the prices now

12 minutes ago, mrgabriel said:

 

I use the massage chairs when I get a pedicure here at home. Agree that they are okay for 5-10 minutes but after that, they're a bit annoying! And they don't fit all people - what is intended to hit one part of the body often hits another.

 

@drsel I agree that massages are overpriced on ships. On our last cruise, I splurged on one and never again. I can have a much better experience here at home for about 30% of the price. So that's where my massage (and acupuncture) dollars go - to a local practitioner. 

You should try the relaxing Thai massage and foot massage in Bangkok and Pattaya for 6 dollars

7 hours ago, evandbob said:

Balconies can get wet and I wouldn't use an electric foot massager that's been installed on one - possibility of too much moisture that would shock my feet (or worse)

Yes, it would have to be taken inside when it starts to rain.

Maybe the cruise line could charge a deposit plus a fee for hiring the foot massager and check it on return to see that there is no damage or moisture.

Also, since disposable plastic foot covers would have to be used for hygiene, maybe it's advisable to keep these machines in the gym, where the gym assistant can personally make sure that everyone uses a disposable foot cover 

And also charge the cabin card.

1 hour ago, ldubs said:

Put them on balconies!  

Agreed, a foot massager would easily fit on any Cruise ship balcony.

It hardly costs anything (on Amazon), compared to the price people pay for a balcony cabin.

It would certainly enhance the value of the balcony cabin and make it much more attractive to book