Cruise Insurance Demystified: Real Talk from Someone Who Learned the Hard Way
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Would you be willing to risk a $50,000 medical bill just to save a few bucks?
A cruise is actually one of the worst vacations to take without travel insurance.
I cruised for years without travel insurance. I look back at some of the pictures of some of the things that I did, some of the risky things that I did, and I think all I had to do was fall off that mountain I was repelling up and have a catastrophic leg injury and have to be helicoptered out of a canyon.
I caught the flu on a cruise and I got a bill from Carnival for over $500 and Alian's paid it really quickly.
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Think travel insurance is just an extra expense you don’t need? What if skipping it ends up costing you way more? In this episode, I’m breaking down the real deal about cruise travel insurance—the stuff no one talks about until it’s too late. And I also share how I used to naively travel constantly without travel insurance until coming to my senses. 0:00 What’s the real cost of skipping travel insurance on a cruise? 0:38 Why is a cruise one of the riskiest vacations to take without insurance? 2:09 What kinds of emergencies and problems does travel insurance actually cover? 4:22 Does your regular health insurance cover you while on a cruise? 6:03 Can travel credit card benefits replace the need for travel insurance? (this is my go-to travel card: https://i.capitalone.com/Jpsx6W1yZ) 7:43 Is cruise line insurance enough? 9:33 Why does an annual Allianz plan work so well for frequent travelers? 10:39 Have real insurance claims actually been paid out—and how fast? 11:33 Who shouldn’t bother with an annual travel insurance plan? 12:48 How can I get a quote for travel insurance? Learn more about travel insurance, and get a price quote, either for an annual plan or one trip, here: https://www.profmelissa.com/insurance Disclaimer: I am an Independent Travel Agent with Cornerstone, but I am not a licensed insurance agent and do not provide insurance advice. The travel insurance options provided are offered through Allianz. For detailed policy information, coverage options, and exclusions, please contact the insurance provider directly. ----------------------------------------------- PODCAST Want this video in audio form? Stream my podcast: Spotify: https://profmel.com/spotify Apple: https://profmel.com/apple ----------------------------------------------- LINKS 🛳 Shop my favorite cruise outfits and essentials: https://profmel.com/shop 🛳 Want to become a travel agent? https://www.profmelissa.com/travelagent 🛳 Get my top recommended travel card: http://www.profmel.com/card 🛳 Want to book a cruise or take a cruise with me? https://profmel.com/book 🛳 Get FREE Port Guides, cruise advice, and more at https://www.profmelissa.com/ 🛳 Get my FREE Cruise Packing List & Planning Guide: https://profmel.com/subscribe 🛳 Want to book my favorite private drivers? http://www.profmel.com/drivers ------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@professormelissa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProfMelissaCruises/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_melissa_newman/ ------------------------------------------------- Please note that sometimes, my posts contain affiliate links. This means I may receive a commission through purchases, but this does not affect you as a consumer or cost you more in any way. I appreciate your use of my links, as this helps support my channel. ♥️