Where can I get cruise travel insurance?

I'm trying to find travel insurance for my mum and dad who are going for a cruise in Europe. They need to get cover for their trip and it needs to include air ambulance rescue but I'm not sure where to get it?

www.moneysavingexpert.co.uk has a great section on travel insurance, and best buys for specific holiday types, as well as travellers with differing needs, such as elderly, families, disabled, annual and single trip cover. It's a not for profit site, so you're not lining someone's pockets by using it. I've had travel insurance for cruises from general insurance policies, though realise that you're looking for something that's very exacting.

The specific part of which covers insurance is here: http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/insurance/cheap-travel-insurance

I recommend this is a good starting point, as you can see which insurers are best buys, and offer the best value with good cover. I'd then contact some of the insurers directly, and check for air ambulance cover inclusion - I don't personally know any, and I'm not sure that this site covers this specifically - I had a brief look through it though didn't see it.

Hope this helps. Good luck! Rob

Firstly, most cruise companies offer insurance cover as part of the holiday, which may not be the cheapest or best but is convenient. If that hasn't suited in this case, then ask a broker or shop around online. With insurance as in many other things, you get what you pay for; it sounds as though you may be willing to pay more for air ambulance rescue (and you may have to). If your parents are in an older age group (I say tactfully!), remember that Saga specialise in products including insurance for the over-50's.

http://www.gotravelinsurance.co.uk

It cost me £55 for two weeks jan 2009

scroll right to the bottom of the page and in tiny print you click on...1stoptravel.

They do cruise travel for over 60s

it's difficult to get anywhere else for older people

Most cruise lines will offer insurance but before you buy it be sure to shop around and compare plans and prices. If you're in the USA the best place to compare insurance is at QuoteWright.com.

TravelEx. Get a free quote here. http://www.travelex-insurance.com/index.asp?location=07-0018

Try http://www.worldwideinsure.com/

I am a senior and I always use Travelex

http://www.travelex.com/us/personal/travelinsurance.asp?content=tie

It has all of the options that you could want including medical evacuation if you select the full plan. I usually select the Travel Lite option since I don't have any medical problems. You can go to their web site and get a quote before you buy so you know exactly how much. Their rates are based on age, the price of the cruise and the amount of time from the effective date of the policy until all travel is completed.

Another web site which allows you to compare travel insurance plans and rates is this one (insuremytrip.com): http://www.insuremytrip.com/p/myquotecalc?pid=1000&spid=0&linkid=13521&rid=43&DM=05&DD=01&DY=2006&RM=05&RD=20&RY=2006&agentcommission=&agentcommissioncalc=&predestination=8&triptype=Cruise&AGET1=62&AGET2=60&AGET3=&AGET4=&AGET5=&AGET6=&AGET7=&AGET8=&AGET9=&AGET10=&VIEWAGET1=62&VIEWAGET2=60&VIEWAGET3=&VIEWAGET4=&VIEWAGET5=&VIEWAGET6=&VIEWAGET7=&VIEWAGET8=&VIEWAGET9=&VIEWAGET10=&usedob=&T1DOBMONTH=&T1DOBDAY=&T1DOBYEAR=&T2DOBMONTH=&T2DOBDAY=&T2DOBYEAR=&T3DOBMONTH=&T3DOBDAY=&T3DOBYEAR=&T4DOBMONTH=&T4DOBDAY=&T4DOBYEAR=&T5DOBMONTH=&T5DOBDAY=&T5DOBYEAR=&T6DOBMONTH=&T6DOBDAY=&T6DOBYEAR=&T7DOBMONTH=&T7DOBDAY=&T7DOBYEAR=&T8DOBMONTH=&T8DOBDAY=&T8DOBYEAR=&T9DOBMONTH=&T9DOBDAY=&T9DOBYEAR=&T10DOBMONTH=&T10DOBDAY=&T10DOBYEAR=&TCI=3500&TCIT=7000&BI=&TAI=50000&Residence=NC&Feature=&product=&x=25&y=17&o=200601196027342&pid=1000&linkid=13521&rid=43&Run=QuickQuote&compare=false&printerfriendly=&printplan=

It also allows you to tailor your insurance plan to your needs and then select a company that you want to use. It's a good site because it gives the names of several companies that you can contact independent of the web site.

I have used Travelex several times and also filed a claim with them due to a trip interruption. They responded quickly, I provided additional info they requested and then they paid the claim promptly with no argument.