bbsteh Posted January 5, 2006 #1 Share Posted January 5, 2006 After seeing what other people have paid for travel insurance, it seems like insurance for an Alasakan tour cruise is twice as much, can you tell me why? I have been quoted from 375 to 700 for 12 days, to compare my friend had a 21 day trip to England and Ireland and only paid about $150. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofslg Posted January 5, 2006 #2 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Check out STA travel they are a student travel organization but they will insure ANYONE. They price their insurance by how long the coverage is needed.They are underwritten by Berkely Care. I believe that princess or celebrity use Berkely Care for their travel insurance . (STA TRAVEL dot COM minus spaces) up to 8 days 48.00pp 9-15 days 70.00pp 16-22 days 100.00pp COVERAGE INCLUDES trip cancellation total trip cost (20k max) trip interruption total trip cost (20k max) trip delay 500. emergency evac. and repatriation of remains 250,000 medical expense 100,000 baggage/personal effects 1,500 baggage delay 500. accidental death & dismemberment air common carrier 50,000 any other circumstance 20,000 24 hr assistance emergency cash transfer assistance medical assistance travelers assistance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springtxbill Posted January 5, 2006 #3 Share Posted January 5, 2006 A land trip to England and Ireland would be less due to costs associated with ship delays or changes and increased cost for medical evacuations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captNcrunch Posted January 5, 2006 #4 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Check out STA travel they are a student travel organization but they will insure ANYONE. They price their insurance by how long the coverage is needed.They are underwritten by Berkely Care. I believe that princess or celebrity use Berkely Care for their travel insurance . (STA TRAVEL dot COM minus spaces) up to 8 days 48.00pp 9-15 days 70.00pp 16-22 days 100.00pp COVERAGE INCLUDES trip cancellation total trip cost (20k max) trip interruption total trip cost (20k max) trip delay 500. emergency evac. and repatriation of remains 250,000 medical expense 100,000 baggage/personal effects 1,500 baggage delay 500. accidental death & dismemberment air common carrier 50,000 any other circumstance 20,000 24 hr assistance emergency cash transfer assistance medical assistance travelers assistance According to the policy description "This plan has been designed expressly for STA Travel customers by AEIFS, Inc." I Didn't see any cruises on this site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherylandtk Posted January 5, 2006 #5 Share Posted January 5, 2006 "Expressly" does not mean you have to purchase your travel arrangements from STA. Cruises are included in this travel coverage, if you look at the Description of Coverage page you will see all the fine print, including: "TRIP CANCELLATION Non-refundable cancellation charges imposed by the Travel Supplier and/or airfare cancellation charges for flights joining or departing Your Land/Sea Arrangements..." This is the same wording in most cruise insurance policies, including the ones administered by Berkley Care, as this is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurab23 Posted January 5, 2006 #6 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Does anyone know for sure that you can purchase insurance from them without having to book anything with them? Can you just call them and get the insurance and not buy anything else from them? Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captNcrunch Posted January 6, 2006 #7 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Does anyone know for sure that you can purchase insurance from them without having to book anything with them? Can you just call them and get the insurance and not buy anything else from them? Laura I stand corrected, I called the 800 number and was told that the plans are available to anyone regardless of how the travel is booked! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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