Misty_Que Posted September 15, 2011 #1 Share Posted September 15, 2011 I am in the process of getting insurance quotes for our upcoming cruise vacation. We will be travelling for a total of 16 days because we are doing a B2B cruise along with 3 nights pre cruise in Fort Lauderdale. Our total incurred expenses is around $3000 per person. I have gotten quotes from a few different places including insuremytrip.ca and I honestly didn't think it would be so expensive. After some review, the best plan and quote I have gotten is: $176 per person for the All Inclusive plan which includes $5 million medical along with trip cancellation/interupption and baggage. $156 per person for the non-medical package I should also mention that I am a multi-visceral transplant recipient but I have been stable for the past 3-4 years with no medication changes for the past year. This same quote and plan was also offered to me by 2 seperate insurance agencies because it is recommended for transplant recipients. We do have up to $1 million of medical coverage through my husbands work health plan. But with my complex medical history, I think I would feel more comfortable having a back-up plan. I just found his work plan to sound more basic. And for only $20 more, it's not going to break us. So my question is: Is the quote I received above resonable? I am aware that if something were to happen then yes, it is well worth it. But I just wanted to make sure I am not overpaying. Thanks in advance for all your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6rugrats Posted September 15, 2011 #2 Share Posted September 15, 2011 I have no idea what coverage this is, how old you are, etc., but it does not seem excessive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseco Posted September 15, 2011 #3 Share Posted September 15, 2011 So my question is: Is the quote I received above reasonable? I am aware that if something were to happen then yes, it is well worth it. But I just wanted to make sure I am not overpaying. Thanks in advance for all your help. If you're in your 30's it sounds high. If you're 50 to 70 or so it sounds about average. If you're over 70 it sounds darn cheap. That's assuming, of course that the coverage is adequate to your needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misty_Que Posted September 15, 2011 Author #4 Share Posted September 15, 2011 I am 33 and my husband is 40. My husband is also perfectly healthy. I have never purchased travel insurance before so this is all new to me. I am also in Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idahobaker Posted September 15, 2011 #5 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Just a thought, but your husband's medical may not cover you offshore. The insurance is cheaper than having to pay cash for a broken leg, bad cold, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misty_Que Posted September 15, 2011 Author #6 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Just a thought, but your husband's medical may not cover you offshore. The insurance is cheaper than having to pay cash for a broken leg, bad cold, etc. Thanks, I hadn't thought of that. I already called them to see if they cover medivac or emergency transportation from a cruise ship but the lady couldn't answer my question. This is why I have already decided to just purchase the all inclusive plan with another provider seeing it is only $20 extra. I just find the prices I have been quoted a little steep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misty_Que Posted September 20, 2011 Author #7 Share Posted September 20, 2011 I am in the process of getting insurance quotes for our upcoming cruise vacation. We will be travelling for a total of 16 days because we are doing a B2B cruise along with 3 nights pre cruise in Fort Lauderdale. Our total incurred expenses is around $3000 per person. I have gotten quotes from a few different places including insuremytrip.ca and I honestly didn't think it would be so expensive. After some review, the best plan and quote I have gotten is: $176 per person for the All Inclusive plan which includes $5 million medical along with trip cancellation/interupption and baggage. $156 per person for the non-medical package I should also mention that I am a multi-visceral transplant recipient but I have been stable for the past 3-4 years with no medication changes for the past year. This same quote and plan was also offered to me by 2 seperate insurance agencies because it is recommended for transplant recipients. We do have up to $1 million of medical coverage through my husbands work health plan. But with my complex medical history, I think I would feel more comfortable having a back-up plan. I just found his work plan to sound more basic. And for only $20 more, it's not going to break us. So my question is: Is the quote I received above resonable? I am aware that if something were to happen then yes, it is well worth it. But I just wanted to make sure I am not overpaying. Thanks in advance for all your help. I am just bumping this up to see if anyone can provide me with their thoughts on the price I have been quoted. I am 33 and my husband is 40. We are from Canada and this policy is from a Canadian Insurance broker. The name of the policy is Freedom Travel Insurance. Thanks for any help you can provide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperman Posted September 20, 2011 #8 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Hi i would try your national auto club for insurance,over here in ireland its the cheapest,130 euro for a years multi trip with all the bells and whistles, hope this helps. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misty_Que Posted September 20, 2011 Author #9 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Hi i would try your national auto club for insurance,over here in ireland its the cheapest,130 euro for a years multi trip with all the bells and whistles, hope this helps. John With our Auto club you have to book the trip through them in order to qualify for insurance. I booked through another agency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseco Posted September 20, 2011 #10 Share Posted September 20, 2011 I am just bumping this up to see if anyone can provide me with their thoughts on the price I have been quoted. I am 33 and my husband is 40. We are from Canada and this policy is from a Canadian Insurance broker. The name of the policy is Freedom Travel Insurance. Thanks for any help you can provide. I'm not really understanding what you're looking for. If they cover everything you need covered then they're fairly priced. If they don't, they're not. Can you find plans that cost less? Probably. Can you find plans that cost more? Sure. But that has nothing to do with the value of what you're buying -- only you can determine that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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