The bristling bag limits are ample for most travellers needs and a whole raft of seaworthy features come as standard so it's easy to see why this appeals to anyone who is looking for value for money but refuses to compromise on quality while Bobbing Around on the Briney!
Cancellation and holiday deferment costs are often the first topic of concern for many, as you invest so much hard earned cash in your dream trip, you are naturally keen to protect your plans against unforeseen events that may force you to change your plans or prevent you from travelling all together and there is enough cover for most eventualities and trip costs, but don't forget the fly in your ointment may come from unexpected quarters such as travel agents, wholesalers or cruise companies going under so it is nice to know the life saver here is that we have thought of everything and there is no need to read the small print to find out if you have cover. There is no small print, it’s all there.
Medical and dental is usually the first thing on the mind of a budding sailor preparing to put to sea and so it's reassuring to know that even though this is a budget product, cover for medical and dental is unlimited and knowing that the QBE Assist support network, managed and coordinated by a dedicated in-house team, brings the very same comfort to the holders of
Budget Comprehensive policies as is enjoyed by all Easy Travel Insurance policy holders.
As you would expect, cover for luggage is more than enough for the average persons' needs but with the inclusion of cover for smartphones, computers, cameras and video equipment cover there is no need to think the modern day travel necessities for recording and sharing your pirate adventures on a seagoing city will be at risk when you strap on your sea legs and head for endless horizons, glorious sunsets and desert island destinations.
Most adventure activities both on-board and ashore are automatically covered, so if you are rock climbing in the ships sports section or on the cliffs when you disembark, or even if you fancy spending the entire trip watching the other passengers enjoying themselves as you are towed behind the ship whilst dangling from a parasail, then you can enjoy this or any other activities with an easy mind. Also automatically included on the Budget travel plan is cover for scuba diving, bungee jumping, trekking, surfing, white water rafting, canyoning, mountain biking and tandem skydiving to name but a few, so if you like to get the most out of life with the smallest of outlays then we think we've got your back.
If you are travelling as a family, bringing the kids on a trip where you want to unwind yourself can be a bit of a chore, not to mention a drain on finances, but in the spirit of the cruising tradition where kids often travel with you at a discount rate we are pleased to be able to say if you are bringing the kids along. No charge! Yep, accompanying kids under 25 can be included on this travel plan without any additional premium at all. At this rate with all the on-board activities provided by the cruise ships and knowing you won't have to worry about their travel insurance, you may very well forget you even have kids by the time you dock back home!
Of course there are some features that aren't included such as cover for pre-existing medical conditions, other than the pretty impressive list of conditions that are automatically covered and included free of charge; and snow sports, unless your travel is to New Zealand or within Australia, in which case once again you are covered free and gratis, but what is included will usually be sufficient for most travellers who are looking to give their sea legs a work out.
That said, if you are looking for an, all the bells and whistles, travel insurance solution and feel you want to upgrade from the Budget Comprehensive travel plan then why not take a look at the International Comprehensive or Annual Multi Trip travel plans?
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Cancellation or holiday deferment costs (Section A1) |
$15,000 |
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Medical and dental expenses (Section B1) |
Unlimited |
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Evacuation and repatriation (Section C) |
$500,000 (Section C1) |
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Rental vehicle insurance excess (Section E1) |
$2,000 |
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Accidental death (Section G1) |
$10,000 |
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Funeral expenses overseas or repatriation of remains (Section G2) |
$15,000 |
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Financial default (Section I) |
$3,500 |
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Wholesalers |
$2,000 |
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Agents cancellation fees (Section A3) |
$1,500 |
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Luggage and personal effects maximum item limit total (Section F1) |
$5,000 |
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Personal computer individual item limit |
$500 |
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Camera and video individual limit |
$500 |
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Other individual item limit |
$500 |
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Stolen cash (Section F3) |
N/A |
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Personal liability (Section H1) |
$1,000,000 |
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Hijacking (Section D7) |
$5,000 |
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Snow sports |
N/A |
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Additional rental vehicle insurance excess cover |
N/A |
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Adventure activities |
Automatically covered |
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Specified items |
N/A |
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Existing medical condition cover |
N/A |
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Cruising cover |
Automatically covered |
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Residents of Australia |
Yes – under 70 years for Travel Plan A and B Yes – under 81 years for Travel Plan C |
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Non residents of Australia |
Yes – under 70 years for Travel Plan A and B Yes – under 81 years for Travel Plan C |
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Dependant children |
Yes – under 25 years automatically covered |
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Extensions |
Yes – maximum 12 months from departure date |
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Moped/motorcycle cover |
Automatically covered as long as you hold an unrestricted motorcycle licence that is valid in your country of residence, or with an engine capacity less than 250cc |
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Pregnacy |
Free of charge* |
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Policy excess |
$100 (Excess Buy Out available) |
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Bonus days |
Yes |
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Qantas Frequent Flyer points (For QFF members only*) |
No |
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Cooling off period |
21 days from policy issue |
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*Terms, conditions & limits apply. Please refer to the Product Disclosure Statement for full details. |