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Travel Insurance 08
Note: This is the Travel Insurance policy for all 2008 holidays, if you wish to view the policy for 2009 - click here.
Le Boat companies - Crown Blue Line, Connoisseur and Emerald Star offer Travel Insurance scheme for holidays booked through them. This insurance is underwritten by AXA Insurance UK plc. This insurance is managed by Towergate Chase Parkinson (part of the Towergate Underwriting Group). AXA Insurance UK plc and Towergate Chase Parkinson are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.
Benefits Include
- Every policy-paying passenger is covered for cancellation up to £5,000.
- 14 day cooling off period from sight of policy and full refund if not suitable.
- There are no territorial restrictions in regard to the cruising area.
- Free of charge, pre-screening medical service prior to departure - 01932 334198.
- International medical rescue cover to include hospitalisation and repatriation.
Insurance Premiums
| Policy Type | Up to 9 days | Up to 17 days | Up to 34 days | Extra 7 days |
| Standard Cover - per person | £22 | £28 | £38 | £18 |
| Child - 2 yrs to 18 yrs per child | £11 | £14 | £19 | £9 |
Price includes Government Insurance Premium Tax currently at 17.5%.
Standard Cover - a per person policy covering you for the number of days specified.
Child Cover - a reduced rate for children aged between 2 years and 18 years.
N.B: Infance, under the age of 2 on return from holiday, are insured free of charge when travelling with parents insured under this scheme. Children aged 2-18 on the return from holiday are charged 50% of the single policy amount.
Full details of your cover will be sent to you with your holiday confirmation on request, but the main benefits per person (to a maximum) are as follows:
| Standard | |
| Cancellation | £5,000 |
| Medical Expenses & Repatriation | £2,000,000 |
| Curtailment & Hospital Benefit | £5,000 |
| Luggage | £2,000 |
| Luggage Delay | £150 |
| Personal Liability | £1,000,000 |
| Personal Accident | £15,000 |
| Loss of Passport | £250 |
| Delayed Departure | £100 |
| Missed Departure | £500 |
| Policy Excess | £50 |
Your insurance covers commences at the UK departure point for your Crown Blue Line, Connoisseur or Emerald Star holiday, or from the departure base at your chosen holiday destination.
If you have to cancel your holiday, the policy may, depending on the reason for the cancellation, cover you for the cancellation fees livied by Crown Blue Line, Connoisseur or Emerald Star.
Any flights, ferries and accomodation not arranged by Crown Blue Line, Connoisseur or Emerald Star may be covered by this policy, but please ensure that the duration of the policy is correct and contact Towergate Chase Parkinson direct from confirmation.
Please note if you do not insure with Towergate Chase Parkinson it may be more difficult for our operational staff overseas to assist in cases of emergency.
In the case of clients living outside the UK, emergency repatriation under our policy will be back to the UK only.
N.B: Non-UK residents seeking to take out our insurance should be aware that their own countries might have restrictive rules preventing them from our insurance. Please check this with a local travel agency in your own country.
