AA Travel Insurance Warns Customers to Check their Cover Before Booking a Cruise

    BASILDON, ENGLAND, February 09, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Cruise holidays have continued to grow in popularity during 2009, in spite of the global economic downturn. In particular, family cruises are becoming more popular as the cruise ship operators continue to target this growing market with family-friendly cruise holidays.

One of the main reasons for their continued popularity is that going on a cruise is becoming cheaper all the time, with operators responding to the economic crisis with inducements such as kids sail free offers, free air travel and shore excursions, and small group booking offers.

While the cruises themselves are getting cheaper, many customers may be unaware that cruise travel insurance is not always included in their standard travel cover. A spokesperson for the AA said 'Cruise ship customers often overlook the fact that cruises may not be included as standard on cheaper travel insurance policies, which are designed to cover land-based holidays. As a result, they may not be properly covered and could end up footing the bill for expensive medical treatment.'

Cruise ship holidays are seen as a bigger risk than land based holidays by many insurers, due to the higher risk of being at sea, as well as the cost involved in airlifting someone to shore following an accident. Many insurers have a dedicated cruise policy which can be significantly more expensive.

About AA Travel Insurance

The AA is not only the UK's premier breakdown service we also provide great value travel insurance with cover you can trust.

Our secure website allows you to buy cheap travel insurance online in just a few minutes, or if you prefer to talk to someone why not contact our UK-based call centre? Our call agents are available 7 days a week.

AA Travel Insurance is a division of Drakefield Insurance Services Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Drakefield Insurance Services Limited is part of The AA.

For more information please visit http://www.aatravelinsurance.com.

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