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Travel insurance for cruises

Set off on your cruise with cover for unexpected insured events, plus RACV Members save 15% on RACV Travel Insurance year-round.*

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Travel insurance for all types of cruises

Explore RACV Travel Insurance policies for international and Australian cruises with 15% off for RACV Members year-round.*

Still planning your holiday? Book with RACV and save on a range of cruises.

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River cruises

Cover for river cruising is included with RACV Domestic or International Travel Insurance.ǂǂ You don’t need to select the Cruise option when buying your policy.

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Ocean cruises

Going on an ocean cruise for more than one night in Australia or overseas? You can add cruise cover to your policy.**

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Explore travel insurance cover for international and Australian cruises.


This section only provides a summary of the policy benefits. Review each section of the combined PDS/FSG for terms, conditions, exclusions, limits, sub-limits, and any general exclusions that apply.

Choose from 3 international policies with medical cover: Comprehensive, Essentials or Basics. You may need to pay an additional premium for cruise cover.**

When getting a quote include all countries you are travelling to. On the next page select ‘Yes’ to the cruise option under the ‘Choose your options’ section.

River cruising

River cruising is included with all policiesǂǂ

Ocean cruising

  • One night ocean cruising is automatically covered
  • Add on cruise cover for ocean cruises that are more than one night**

Medical and hospital

  • $unlimited overseas medical and hospital included with all international policies^
  • $unlimited overseas dental included with Comprehensive^

Lost or stolen luggage

  • $15,000 for Comprehensive
  • $7,500 for Essentials
  • $2,000 for Basics

Emergency expenses

  • $unlimited for Comprehensive~~
  • $25,000 for Essentials
  • $5,000 for Basics

Cancellations and lost deposits

  • $choice of limit for Comprehensive and  Essentials
  • Not applicable for Basics

Missed shore excursion

  • $1,500 for Comprehensive
  • $1,500 for Essentials
  • $1,500 for Basics

Missed port

  • $150 for Comprehensive
  • $150 for Essentials
  • $150 for Basics

Cabin confinement

  • $1,500 for Comprehensiveǂ
  • $1,500 for Essentialsǂ
  • $1,500 for Basicsǂ

Marine rescue diversion

  • $500 for Comprehensiveǂ
  • $500 for Essentialsǂ
  • $500 for Basicsǂ

If you're going on a one-night ocean cruise in Australia and don't need medical cover, explore our Domestic travel insurance options.

For multi-night Australian cruises that require medical cover, select ‘Australian Cruise’ as your destination when getting a quote. You can choose from 3 international policies with medical cover: Comprehensive, Essentials or Basics. You may need to pay an additional premium for cruise cover**. Cruise cover is also available on Annual Multi Trip policies.


This option provides access to medical cover for onboard medical costs and evacuations, as some medical providers may not be registered with Medicare..

River cruising

River cruising is included with all policiesǂǂ

Ocean cruising

  • One night ocean cruising is automatically covered
  • Add on cruise cover for ocean cruises that are more than one night**

Medical and hospital

$unlimited medical and hospital, including evacuation expenses^

Lost or stolen luggage

  • $15,000 for Comprehensive
  • $7,500 for Essentials
  • $2,000 for Basics

Emergency expenses

  • $unlimited for Comprehensive~~
  • $25,000 for Essentials
  • $5,000 for Basics

Cancellations and lost deposits

  • $choice of limit for Comprehensive and Essentials
  • Not applicable for Basics

Explore the benefits of cruise insurance

Cruise cover for when you're actually cruising

Only pay for the number of cruise days you select. Available on select plans.**

Emergency support 24/7

Get overseas emergency assistance 24 hours a day.

Medical and evacuation

More peace of mind overseas or in Australia if your cruise provider is not covered by Medicare.

Check which medical conditions are covered.

Online claims 24/7

Luggage and personal money

Cover in case your luggage is lost, stolen, damaged or delayed while travelling. Plus, cover if your money gets stolen.#

Cancellation cover that puts you in control

Choose the level of cover for cancellation fees and lost deposits that best suits your travel plans and budget – available on select policies.#

RACV Members save 15% year-round

Already a Member? You’ll save 15% year-round on all travel insurance policies.*

Port plans changed?

If your cruise docks at fewer ports than scheduled, you can get a lump sum benefit of $150.#

Sick days at sea?

If you miss a shore excursion for reasons beyond your control or are confined to your cabin, you can get a refund of your non recoverable shore excursion costs.#

Frequently asked questions

You can purchase travel insurance as early as you like. Depending on the policy you choose, some policies include cancellation cover that usually starts immediately after you purchase the policy. If you’ve already paid for part of your holiday, this could help cover you for unexpected cancellations or departure interruptions. For full details, please refer to the combined PDS/FSG and review each section for specific terms, conditions, exclusions, limits, and sub-limits, as well as any general exclusions that apply.

About to head on a trip? No worries - you can take out an RACV Travel Insurance policy online, right before you go.

You won't be able to take out a policy if your trip has already started.

RACV Travel Insurance covers 38 medical conditions automatically, provided you meet specific criteria.~
Check which medical conditions are covered

If you have a medical condition that isn’t automatically covered, you can apply for cover by completing a medical assessment. If accepted, you may need to pay an additional premium.

Refer to combined PDS/FSG for full information on medical conditions that are automatically covered.

Update your policy
If you’ve made a mistake with your policy, please call as soon as possible so your details can be reviewed and updated, if possible.

Extend your policy
You can extend your policy at no extra cost if you experience a delay that’s covered by your policy. If you need to extend your policy for other reasons, you must apply for an extension before it expires. If your extension is approved you may need to pay an additional premium. The combined period of insurance cannot exceed 12 months. Refer to the Product Disclosure Statement for more details.

Cancel your policy
You have 21 days from the purchase date to decide if the policy suits your needs. If it doesn't, you can cancel within the "cooling-off period" for a full refund, provided you:

  • haven't started your trip;
  • haven’t made a claim; and
  • don’t intend to make a claim or exercise any other rights under your policy.

You can also request your policy to be cancelled outside of the 21-day “cooling-off period”. You’ll need to meet the above criteria. Your request will be reviewed and is subject to approval.

You can call 13 13 29 or email care@racv.com.au to discuss changes or to cancel your policy.

* RACV Member discount applies to the premium only (not applicable taxes).

ǂǂ Cruise Benefits section does not apply to river cruising. Refer to combined PDS/FSG for full details.

** Refer to combined PDS/FSG to determine if Cruise cover is required for your trip. Terms, conditions, limits, sub-limits and exclusions apply. 

~~ $unlimited means there is no cap on the maximum dollar amount which may be paid out for this benefit, noting that how much is payable for a benefit depends on the specific cover in the relevant section of the Policy Wording and any applicable exclusions.

^ ‘Unlimited’ means there is no cap on the maximum dollar amount which may be paid out for this benefit, noting that how much is payable for a benefit depends on the specific cover in the relevant section of the Policy Wording and any applicable exclusions. Medical, hospital, dental or any ancillary benefits or expenses incurred more than 12 months from the time treatment for the injury or illness was first received will not be covered. Terms, conditions (including eligibility criteria), limits, sub-limits and exclusions apply. Refer to combined PDS/FSG for full details.

ǂ Daily limits apply.

# Terms, conditions (including eligibility criteria), limits, sub-limits and exclusions apply. Refer to combined PDS/FSG for full details.

~ You’re covered automatically for 38 medical conditions if you meet all criteria, as outlined in the PDS. Refer to PDS for full information on medical conditions that are automatically covered.

Learn more about what's covered

Medical conditions and pregnancy

Find out if your medical condition is covered.

Travel alerts

RACV Travel Insurance won't cover you for destinations with a "Do Not Travel" status.

Check travel status before you plan and start your trip.

Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV) Limited (ABN 44 004 060 833, AR No. 1243563) (RACV) is an authorised representative of the RACV Travel Insurance insurer Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. (ABN 80 000 438 291 AFSL 246 548) (Tokio Marine). Tokio Marine Management (Australasia) Pty Ltd (ABN 69 001 488 455, AR No. 1313066) is an authorised representative of Tokio Marine, and administers RACV Travel Insurance as the managing agent on behalf of Tokio Marine.

Terms, conditions (including eligibility criteria), exclusions, limits and sub-limits apply. Any advice is general advice only, and does not take into account your specific objectives, financial situation or needs. Before you purchase, please consider the Combined Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) / Financial Services Guide (FSG) and Target Market Determinations (TMDs) available on RACV’s website, or on request from RACV.

More peace of mind for Australian or overseas cruises