Compare cruise insurance providers

Compare Cruise Insurance Providers

Side-by-side comparison of the leading cruise insurance providers — ratings, coverage, and pricing.

1Cover

Est. 2003

Cruise Specialist
4.6

8,420 reviews · Claims: 4.5/5

NZ's most popular cruise specialist — dedicated cruise cover available

Dedicated cruise insurance product
Unlimited medical expenses
Cabin confinement cover included
Missed port departure cover
Age limits apply on some policies
Activity exclusions for extreme sports

Cover-More

Est. 1986

Cruise Specialist
4.5

12,300 reviews · Claims: 4.4/5

Global insurance giant with specialist cruise cover and strong medical limits

Specialist cruise extension available
Unlimited emergency medical
Evacuation & repatriation
Strong cancellation limits
Cruise cover requires specific cruise product
Some pre-existing condition exclusions

Southern Cross Travel

Est. 1982

4.7

18,500 reviews · Claims: 4.8/5

NZ's most trusted travel insurer — excellent claims service and cruise cover

Market-leading claims satisfaction rating
Comprehensive medical cover
Cruise extension available
Strong cancellation protection
Cruise-specific cover requires cruise extension
Cabin confinement may be limited on base product

Travel Insurance Direct

Est. 2000

4.3

6,200 reviews · Claims: 4.2/5

Competitive pricing with solid cruise cover — good value for budget-conscious travellers

Competitive premiums
Cruise cover available
Annual multi-trip options
Pre-existing conditions
Medical limits lower than premium providers
Claims process can be slower

InsureandGo

Est. 2000

Cruise Specialist
4.2

4,800 reviews · Claims: 4.1/5

Flexible cruise insurance options with competitive pricing for seniors

Dedicated cruise products
Good senior cover options
Competitive annual policies
Cabin confinement included
Some regions have sub-limits
High-risk activity exclusions

Allianz Partners

Est. 1890

4.4

9,100 reviews · Claims: 4.3/5

Global insurance giant with comprehensive worldwide cruise protection

Worldwide emergency network
High medical limits
Cruise cover available
Strong evacuation coverage
More expensive than NZ-specific providers
Cruise-specific features vary by product

Coverage Comparison Table

Feature1CoverCover-MoreSouthern Cross TravelTravel Insurance DirectInsureandGoAllianz Partners
Unlimited Medical Cover
Emergency Evacuation
Cabin Confinement
Missed Port Departure
Trip Cancellation
Pre-Existing Conditions
Annual Multi-Trip
Cruise-Specific Product
Rating4.6/54.5/54.7/54.3/54.2/54.4/5
Avg. Premium~$280~$310~$295~$245~$265~$340

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