TRAVEL INSURANCE & VISAS

Having appropriate cruise insurance cover is a requirement for booking your holiday with us. Knowing you have comprehensive cover means you can relax and concentrate on planning the rest of your holiday. To help, we’ve provided three top tips for organising your cover.

TIP ONE:

Ensure you have the right cover

To avoid any pitfalls it’s best to ensure your cover is specific to cruise holidays. Also, declaring all pre-existing medical conditions to your insurer will reduce your potential for financial consequences.

TIP TWO:

Avoid potential loopholes

It is tempting to save money and opt for the cheapest holiday insurance. However, many policies have loopholes that will not provide cover for the exact circumstance in the claim. Be sure to investigate what’s covered in your policy.

TIP THREE:

Purchase your cover early

We advise you to get insurance organised for your forthcoming cruise as soon as you have booked. This will give you peace of mind that you are covered and protect your non-refundable deposit.

At time of going to print, it is a mandatory requirement for all guests to have comprehensive travel insurance that covers for Covid-19 related costs. Your policy must include cover predeparture in case you test positive for Covid-19 and are unable to board the vessel and have to travel home in a Covid safe car (Covid Cancellation & Curtailment Cover). In addition, the policy must include cover after departure to ensure that you are fully covered if you have to disembark the vessel at a port of call for medical treatment, isolation and travel back to your home (Covid Medical & Repatriation Cover).

OUR RECOMMENDED SUPPLIER: HOLIDAY EXTRAS

A cruise is a holiday unlike any other, and as such, it pays to be covered for all of its unique aspects. We have found that – from many years of working together – Holiday Extras provide excellent insurance cover for Fred. Olsen guests, with insurance policies that have specifically tailored cruise benefits.

For a quote, or to buy a policy, please give Holiday Extras' dedicated insurance specialists a call on 0800 0420 218 , quoting FOBR1 , or visit holidayextras.co.uk/fred

Visas

Visa and health requirements can change at any time. It is your responsibility to ensure that you check with a professionally qualified source and comply with such requirements. UK passport holders will need visas for certain Fred. Olsen cruise holidays and will be advised at the time of booking. Your cruise booking information will also detail any requirements applicable to your holiday.

CIBT, Fred. Olsen’s preferred visa provider, offer advice on specific visa requirements for your cruise holiday. For your convenience, CIBT’s online portal provides detailed visa information for specific cruises and visa application packs.

Visit, cibtvisas.co.uk/fredolsencruises or call 0207 593 6223 and quote ‘Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’, ref ‘FREDOLS’

Similarly, travel vaccinations can be required when visiting some parts of the world. Your GP can offer advice, or you can contact the Medical Advisory Services for Travellers Abroad (MASTA). General travel advice is available from the UK Government at: gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice