Travel protection provided by cruise lines may NOT be the same as travel protection from a third party.
It can be easy to assume a tour provider will help cover expenses if a disruption were to occur, but you can help protect your cruise with a travel protection plan from a third party provider that may be more extensive. Here are some ways that these plans may be different.
Trip Cancellation
Cruise Supplier: May be offered as a non-insurance cancellation fee waiver for reimbursement
Third Party: Offered as an insurance coverage for reimbursement
Transportation Expenses
Cruise Supplier: You may be required to book flights and other transportation through the cruise line for coverage
Third Party: Can help protect these costs regardless of who you booked with
Single Supplement
Cruise Supplier: There may be no coverage
Third Party: Coverage if you're forced to go solo due to your travel companion's cancellation
Types of Plans
Cruise Supplier: May offer a one-size-fits-all plan
Third Party: Offers several different plan options to fit your needs
Think you have travel coverage elsewhere?
Even though you might have some travel coverage through your health insurance or credit cards, it may not be enough. A third party travel protection plan can cover a wide variety of scenarios, all in one extensive plan.