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Cruise travel insurance

Cruise passengers are among the happiest kinds of travellers

Although our Overseas Explorer Plan automatically covers you for river cruising and cruises that don't leave Australian Coastal Waters, if you're jumping on a multi-night sea cruise while overseas, you'll need to add our Cruise Cover Boost in order to be covered.

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Cruising covered when Cruise Cover Boost added at an additional cost to the base policy.

Remember:

To get cover on your multi-night ocean or seagoing cruise, it is mandatory to add our Cruise Cover Boost for all days you’re onboard, from the day you board to the day you disembark.

Here are some coverage highlights for cruises travel insurance

Whether you're puttering around the Mediterranean or voyaging across the Canadian Arctic, cruises are a fabulous way to travel. To get coverage for sea cruises outside of Australia that are longer than two nights (multi-night), you’ll need to add our Cruise Cover Boost to your Explorer Plan (at an additional cost), from the day you board until the day you disembark.

COVID-19 cover

If you fall ill with COVID-19 before or on your trip, you may be able to claim the cost of additional accommodation and expenses because of it. Sub-limits and a special excess apply.

Onboard medical costs

With our Cruise Cover Boost, we may reimburse you for onboard medical or ship-to-shore medical expenses.

Unexpected additional expenses

If you encounter unexpected accommodation and/or transport costs during your travels because of a covered event, we may provide cover for the additional expenses you incur.

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There’s a lot of detail to unpack in the above, so refer to and read the Combined FSG/PDS for more information. To learn about the Target Market for this product, you can read our TMD.

Helpful Tip:

You can toggle-on our Cruise Cover Boost in real time – and the cover will start as soon as you pay.

Remember:

To get cover on your multi-night ocean or seagoing cruise, it is mandatory to add our Cruise Cover Boost for all days you’re onboard, from the day you board to the day you disembark.

How freely works

Start with our Explorer Plan

We've made buying travel insurance easier by bundling medical, trip and belongings cover in our single Explorer Plan. Get a quote and buy your policy in minutes.

Add Trip Extras

If you need additional coverage for your trip or favourite gadgets, you can build upon the Explorer Plan by adding any of our Trip Extras.

Turn on Daily Boosts

Last-minute ski trip? Need a rental vehicle or motorcycle for the day? Embrace spontaneity and toggle on additional activity coverage for the days you need it.

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What's covered?

We've simplified travel insurance with our bundled Explorer Plan that you can build upon with extra coverage. This way, you only pay for the coverage you need on the days you actually need it.

Cover for medical

We provide coverage for overseas medical expenses, including hospital expenses for approvable claims. If things go really wrong, we can help with emergency repatriation or evacuation to bring you home.

Only applies to Overseas Explorer Plan

Cover for your trip

If you need to amend, delay or cancel your trip, we can help smooth out bumps in your travel plans. You can even increase your cancellation coverage in increments of $1,000 by paying additional premiums.

Cover for your gear

We offer coverage to help fund the replacement or reimbursement
of delayed, lost, stolen or damaged luggage. You can also increase the single-item limit for portable electronic gadgets, and ramp up your coverage for other specified items you won't travel without.

Overseas

Domestic

Overseas Explorer Plan

When things go wrong overseas, travel insurance can be the unexpected hero of your trip. Freely's Overseas Explorer Plan offers coverage for medical and dental, emergency evacuation and repatriation, trip cancellation and amendment, and lost and delayed luggage.

Cover for your health

Accidental death$10,000

If you suffer an injury caused solely and directly by violent, accidental, visible and external means (as opposed to being caused by sickness or disease) that results in your death, we will pay your estate the amount (provided your death occurs within one year of the accident).

Disability$10,000

If you suffer an injury caused solely and directly by violent, accidental, visible and external means (as opposed to being caused by sickness or disease) that results in your permanent total loss of sight in one or both eyes or the loss of use of one or more limbs, we will pay you the amount shown in the Plan purchased (provided the loss occurs within one year of the accident).

Cover for medical

Overseas medical expenses$Unlimited~

If you become sick or injured while on your trip, we may provide cover for unexpected medical and hospital expenses.

Overseas emergency dental$Unlimited~

If you need to pay for unexpected dental treatment during your trip, we may provide cover for emergency overseas dental expenses.

Overseas emergency repatriation$Unlimited~

If you become sick or injured while on your trip and need emergency repatriation, we may provide cover for that.

Existing medical conditionsLimits apply

Some existing medical conditions are automatically covered by our Explorer Plan (subject to the criteria outlined in the PDS). If your existing medical condition falls outside the criteria or isn’t on the list, we may still be able to provide cover for your condition subject to the outcome of a short medical assessment, an additional premium may apply.

Overseas emergency evacuation$Unlimited~

If you become sick or injured while on your trip and need emergency evacuation, we may provide cover for that.

Accidental death$25,000

If you suffer an injury caused solely and directly by violent, accidental, visible and external means (as opposed to being caused by sickness or disease) that results in your death, if approved, we will pay your estate the amount (provided your death occurs within one year of the accident).

Disability$25,000

If you suffer an injury caused solely and directly by violent, accidental, visible and external means (as opposed to being caused by sickness or disease) that results in your permanent total loss of sight in one or both eyes or the loss of use of one or more limbs, if approved, we will pay you the amount shown in the Plan purchased (provided the loss occurs within one year of the accident).

Cover for your trip

Trip cancellation and amendment$5,000

If you need to unexpectedly amend or cancel your trip for a covered reason, we can reimburse you for the costs of your prepaid, non-refundable travel arrangements.

Additional expensesLimits apply

If you encounter unexpected accommodation and/or transport costs during your travels because of a covered event, we may provide cover for the additional expenses you incur.

Travel delay expenses$2,000

If your pre-booked, prepaid transport is temporarily delayed during the journey for at least 6 hours due to an unforeseeable circumstance outside your control (including a cyber incident), we may provide cover for the related expenses you incur up to $2,000.

Resumption of journey$2,000

If you need to return to Australia while you're on your trip because of the sudden serious injury, sickness, disease, or death of your relative or business partner, we may provide cover for the cost of resuming the journey up to $2,000.

Special events$2,000

If, due to an unforeseeable circumstance outside your control, your journey would otherwise be delayed – resulting in you being unable to arrive in time to attend a wedding, funeral, 25th or 50th wedding anniversary, or a prepaid conference, music festival or sporting event that cannot be delayed due to your late arrival – we may pay for the reasonable additional cost of using alternative public transport to arrive at your destination on time.

Personal liability$3,000,000

If you become unintentionally legally liable to pay compensation for damage caused to someone, we may provide coverage of up to $3,000,000. Limits, sub-limits, conditions and exclusions apply.

Cover for your stuff

Lost, stolen or damaged luggage$10,000

If your luggage or travel documents are lost, stolen, or damaged on your trip, we can reimburse you for your items or for repairing your items. The limit per item is $750.

Luggage delay$1,000

If your luggage is delayed by a transport provider for more than 12 hours during your trip, we can reimburse you for the costs of several personal items purchased.

Passport and travel documents$1,000

We may pay you for the cost of replacing travel documents and credit cards lost or stolen on the journey. We may also pay for your legal liability arising from their illegal use. You must, however, comply with all the conditions of the issue of the document prior to and after the loss or theft.

Lost or stolen money$500

If your cash, bank or currency notes, postal or money orders are accidentally lost or stolen on your trip, we can reimburse you for the cost of the loss.

Domestic Explorer

It's easy to assume that travel insurance is only necessary for overseas holidays – but travelling domestically within Australia's borders carries many of the same risks! Freely offers coverage for all domestic travel: from the bustling hubs of Sydney and Melbourne to more regional, nature-based destinations such as Tasmania and the Gold Coast.

Cover for medical

Accidental death$10,000

Disability$10,000

Cover for your trip

Trip cancellation and amendment$5,000

If you need to unexpectedly amend or cancel your trip for a covered reason, we can reimburse you for the costs of your prepaid, non-refundable travel arrangements.

Additional expenses$10,000

If you encounter unexpected accommodation and/or transport costs during your travels because of a covered event, we can provide cover for the additional expenses you incur.

Travel delay expenses$2,000

If your pre-booked, prepaid transport is temporarily delayed during the journey for at least 6 hours due to an unforeseeable circumstance outside your control (including a cyber incident), we can provide cover for the related expenses you incur up to $2,000.

Resumption of journey$2,000

If you need to return to Australia while you're on your trip because of the sudden serious injury, sickness, disease, or death of your relative or business partner, we can provide cover for the cost of resuming the journey up to $2,000.

Special events$2,000

If, due to an unforseeable circumstance outside your control, your journey would otherwise be delayed – resulting in you being unable to arrive in time to attend a wedding, funeral, 25th or 50th wedding anniversary, or a prepaid conference, music festival or sporting event that cannot be delayed due to your late arrival – we will pay for the reasonable additional cost of using alternative public transport to arrive at your destination on time.

Personal liability$200,000

If you become unintentionally legally liable to pay compensation for damage caused to someone else's property or for the injury or death of someone, we may provide coverage of up to $200,000.

Cover for your stuff

Lost, stolen or damaged luggage$10,000

If your luggage or travel documents are lost, stolen, or damaged on your trip, we can reimburse you for the cost of replacing or repairing your items. The limit per item is $750.

Luggage delay$1,000

If your luggage is delayed by a transport provider for more than 12 hours during your trip, we can reimburse you for the costs of several personal items purchased.

Lost or stolen money$500

If your cash, bank or currency notes, postal or money orders are accidentally lost or stolen on your trip, we can reimburse you for the cost of the loss.

There’s a lot of detail to unpack in the above, so refer to and read the Combined FSG/PDS for more information. To learn about the Target Market for this product, you can read our TMD. ~ Medical and dental cover will not exceed 12 months from onset of the illness or injury.

Need extra coverage for your trip?

Build on your Explorer Plan by adding Trip Extras to get greater protection for your personal belongings, and enhanced delay and cancellation coverage. You can also add Daily Boosts on-the-go to get cover for activities, from motorbike riding to adventure sports.

See Trip Extras and Daily Boosts

Snow Sports

Pay per day

Extra Cancellation

Pay per trip

Specified Items

Pay per trip

Cruise Cover

Pay per day

Motorcycle or Moped Riding

Pay per day

Rental Vehicle Insurance Excess

Pay per day

Adventure Activities

Pay per day

Gadgets

Pay per trip

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Now is the time to cruise

After several years under a COVID-19 cloud, the cruise industry has bounced back, with cruise lines implementing new health measures to ensure the safety of their passengers.

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While river cruising is automatically included in Freely’s Explorer Plan (both domestic and international), travellers hopping on a sea or ocean-going cruise for more than two nights (multi-night) in international waters must add our Cruise Cover Boost to the base policy at an additional cost, from the day you board to the day you disembark.

Staying safe on your cruise

As a cruise passenger, there are many things you can do to make sure you stay in tip-top health for the duration of your journey. In the months leading up to leaving the shore, build up your immune system with diet, exercise and rest. If you have a chronic illness, check in with your doctor six-to-eight weeks before you set sail to check you are fit enough to travel, find out what vaccinations you may need and work out how you’re going to manage your medication.

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Pack a little medical kit for minor ailments (think bandaids, burn cream, antiseptic ointment, antifungal cream and the like), and ask your doctor if there are any extra medications – such as antibiotics – that you might need to self-treat certain conditions. If you become unwell on the ship, seek medical advice immediately.

Top tips for cruising

Here are some helpful tips to consider ...

If you get seasick, take precautions

Seasickness is rarely a problem when you’re onboard a cruise ship due to their size and steadiness. However, if it’s something you’re prone to, ask if you can have a cabin on the lower level as close to the centre of the boat as possible. Refrain from having a heavy meal before you board the vessel for the first time, and avoid hitting the booze too hard. Your inner ear canal contains small crystals that are super sensitive to vibration and movement – and lying down to rest can help stabilise you if you feel dizzy or nauseous.

Be wary of infections onboard

Respiratory illnesses (such as influenza and COVID-19) and gastrointestinal infections are the most commonly reported illnesses onboard cruise ships. Be sure to wash or sanitise your hands regularly, which we should all be good at by now! The buffet can be a bit of a breeding ground for bugs, too – as they thrive in foods kept at room temperature. Let the medical staff onboard know immediately if you start to feel unwell.

Avoid sunburn and dehydration

Even standing on the deck when it’s cloudy can expose you to high levels of radiation – let alone frolicking on exotic beaches or strolling through local towns licking an ice-cream cone. Cover up with long-sleeved clothing and top up your sunscreen every couple of hours. To avoid dehydration, drink lots of water!

Why freely?

Only pay for the extra cover you need on the days you actually need it.

Update your policy on your trip so you can embrace travel spontaneity.

Get 24/7 access to our medical and emergency specialists.

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Cruise travel insurance

Cruise passengers are among the happiest kinds of travellers

Here are some coverage highlights for cruises travel insurance

COVID-19 cover

Onboard medical costs

Unexpected additional expenses

How freely works

Start with our Explorer Plan

Add Trip Extras

Turn on Daily Boosts

First time purchasing travel insurance on an app rather than a browser and it was easy to use and pick add ons. Would recommend.

What's covered?

Cover for medical

Cover for your trip

Cover for your gear

Cover for your health

Accidental death$10,000

Disability$10,000

Cover for medical

Overseas medical expenses$Unlimited~

Overseas emergency dental$Unlimited~

Overseas emergency repatriation$Unlimited~

Existing medical conditionsLimits apply

Overseas emergency evacuation$Unlimited~

Accidental death$25,000

Disability$25,000

Cover for your trip

Trip cancellation and amendment$5,000

Additional expensesLimits apply

Travel delay expenses$2,000

Resumption of journey$2,000

Special events$2,000

Personal liability$3,000,000

Cover for your stuff

Lost, stolen or damaged luggage$10,000

Luggage delay$1,000

Passport and travel documents$1,000

Lost or stolen money$500

Cover for medical

Accidental death$10,000

Disability$10,000

Cover for your trip

Trip cancellation and amendment$5,000

Additional expenses$10,000

Travel delay expenses$2,000

Resumption of journey$2,000

Special events$2,000

Personal liability$200,000

Cover for your stuff

Lost, stolen or damaged luggage$10,000

Luggage delay$1,000

Lost or stolen money$500

Need extra coverage for your trip?

Now is the time to cruise

Staying safe on your cruise

Top tips for cruising

If you get seasick, take precautions

Be wary of infections onboard

Avoid sunburn and dehydration

Why freely?

Only pay for the extra cover you need on the days you actually need it.

Update your policy on your trip so you can embrace travel spontaneity.

Get 24/7 access to our medical and emergency specialists.

Still got questions?

Explore these great reads