Atlas Travel Coverage for Cruises

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Atlas Travel, administered by WorldTrips, offers specialized medical and travel protection for cruise passengers.

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Policy Details

 

Medical and Evacuation Benefits at Sea​

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• Emergency Medical Evacuation: If you suffer a life-threatening injury or illness on a cruise where local facilities are inadequate, Atlas covers emergency air or ground transportation to the nearest qualified hospital.

   

• Bedside Visit: If you are confined to a hospital intensive care unit following a covered life-threatening injury or illness, the plan covers the cost of an economy round-trip ticket for one relative to visit you.

   

• Acute Onset of Pre-Existing Conditions: For travelers under age 80, the plan may cover a sudden and unexpected outbreak of a pre-existing condition that requires urgent care within 24 hours of the outbreak.

   

• Hospital Indemnity: This benefit pays $100 for each night you spend in the hospital as an inpatient.

   

Cruise-Related Accident and Travel Protection​

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• Common Carrier Accidental Death: Atlas provides a specific benefit for accidental death occurring while you are a fare-paying passenger on a commercial cruise line.

   

• Travel Delay: If your trip is delayed 12 hours or more due to a carrier delay, or if your passport is stolen, you can be reimbursed for unplanned overnight accommodations and meals.

   

• Lost Checked Luggage: If the cruise line loses your checked bags for at least 10 days, Atlas provides reimbursement for clothes and personal hygiene items.

   

Allianz Travel Coverage for Cruises​

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Policy Details

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Allianz Travel, underwritten by Jefferson Insurance Company, provides comprehensive trip protection specifically designed for prepaid cruise vacations.

 

Trip Protection and Financial Security​

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• Trip Cancellation and Interruption: Allianz reimburses non-refundable trip payments if you must cancel or end your cruise early due to covered reasons like illness, injury, or being diagnosed with an epidemic like COVID-19.

   

• Supplier Financial Default: If your cruise line, airline, or tour operator ceases all operations due to financial condition, you may be covered if the policy was purchased within 14 days of your first trip deposit.

   

• Missed Connection: If a carrier delay or a local public transportation delay (like a taxi or city bus) causes you to miss your cruise departure, Allianz helps pay for reasonable transportation to help you rejoin your trip.

   

• Pre-Existing Medical Condition Waiver: You can receive coverage for losses due to pre-existing conditions if you buy the policy within 14 days of your first trip payment and are medically able to travel at the time of purchase.

   

Medical and Assistance Services on the Water​

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• Quarantine Coverage: This plan includes coverage for mandatory involuntary confinement by the captain of your cruise vessel to stop the spread of a contagious disease.

   

• Medical Repatriation: If you become seriously ill on your cruise, Allianz will arrange and pay for transportation back to your primary residence or a medical facility near your home once you are stable to travel.

   

• Baggage Delay: If your luggage is delayed by the cruise line on your outbound journey for the minimum required time, you can be reimbursed for essential items you need until it arrives.

   

• Concierge Services: Allianz provides 24-hour assistance for non-insurance needs, such as making restaurant reservations or finding entertainment at your ports of call.

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Click here to compare Allianz Trip Protection vs. Atlas Travel Medical to see which coverage matches your 2026 travel plans.