Paul123 Posted August 28, 2011 #1 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Have any UK residends taken out travel/medical insurance to cover say 100 plus days on the likes of a world cruise? I'm struggling to find a company that I can get a compeditive quote from with some pre existing issues and ages of about 70 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnpugwash Posted August 28, 2011 #2 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Have any UK residends taken out travel/medical insurance to cover say 100 plus days on the likes of a world cruise? I'm struggling to find a company that I can get a compeditive quote from with some pre existing issues and ages of about 70 years. I think that you are certainly facing an uphill struggle, I suggest that you look at Cunard Care which is offered by the Company themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnhmrk Posted August 28, 2011 #3 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Have any UK residends taken out travel/medical insurance to cover say 100 plus days on the likes of a world cruise? I'm struggling to find a company that I can get a compeditive quote from with some pre existing issues and ages of about 70 years. My parents were both in their 80s when we went on a WC. SAGA, RIAS and Top Dog are all companies that we've used recently for insurance. Each one has been cheaper on one occasion and not on another so it's a case of trying them all and seeing what happens. We've used these three for shorter trips recently. I'm afraid I can't remember who we used for the WC but a lot will depend on how long you are away for - we went for four months and that made insurance difficult! Remember if you're traveling as well (assuming you're not the 70+ traveller with medical conditions) you will need to be on the same insurance policy or you won't be covered if you need to cancel because of the 70+ traveller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul123 Posted August 29, 2011 Author #4 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Thank you both for your comments. I have now had a quote from Diamond Insurance (UK Company) and they are very reasonable. They will cover me for my pre-existing conditions world wide except...wait for it.....USA, Spain, Malta, Singapore, China and Hong Kong. Interesting! As a result I am now looking at the Rotterdam's 88 day voyage out of Southampton in Jan 2013 as it does not hit any of these countries other than a day in Spain and Malta and I am covered through the Europe medical exchange thing if ill on these two days. The other problem of cancellation insurance is still a problem as the standard coverage is just £5,000 well below the cruise price but enough to cover the deposits. We'll probably just take a risk with the cancellation thing. I was quoted seval thousand pounds for full cancellation coverage. For pre-existing coverage I have contacted Freedom insurance Services Ltd 01223 454 290 who sought out the best coverage for my pre-existing problems. They then arranged for a quote for me from goodtogoinsurance.com. Again very compeditive and well worth looking at. I hope this helps any Brits that are seeking long voyage medical insurance. I assume that it covers evacuation from a ship if ill as it states up to £10 million for medical and evacuation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menelaus Posted October 8, 2011 #5 Share Posted October 8, 2011 Hi Paul I have been trying to find ins. for a 19day cruise plus 6 or 7 weeks in Canada 69 days approx #1 age 72 with pre-exhisting, and am finding it quite difficult and expensive about £1200+ so your post is very relevent to me I will give your research a go. I found a site that you can do long term months, just done 4 months for Portugal, and have tried it for the cruise etc you can add all the countries you are going to. Staysure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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