We strongly recommend you purchase comprehensive international travel insurance that has both cruise and COVID coverage. Certain ports of call may impose a requirement that you hold travel insurance if you are medically disembarked from the ship. International medical and repatriation costs can be high and are outside the scope of Australian Medicare.
Will I still be able to board the cruise if I do not have international travel insurance?
For those countries which do not require guests hold international travel insurance,you will still be able to board the ship for your cruise without purchasing international travel insurance. However, we strongly recommend you purchase international travel insurance to protect you from unexpected losses.
Some countries require for all guests to hold international travel insurance that has both cruise and COVID coverage. Guests must bring printed proof of travel insurance and present it at check-in. Guests may also be requested to present it during the cruise. Any guest who is unable to provide proof of holding suitable travel insurance will be denied boarding.
Is it necessary to purchase international travel insurance? If so what type of cover do I require?
We strongly recommend all guests purchase the appropriate international travel insurance for their cruise. Travel insurance can offer protection against a range of unforeseen events, including medical costs, repatriation and other expenses that might occur if things do not go according to plan.
Some countries require for all guests to hold international travel insurance that has both cruise and COVID coverage. Guests must bring printed proof of travel insurance and present it at check-in. Guests may also be requested to present it during the cruise. Any guest who is unable to provide proof of holding suitable travel insurance will be denied boarding.
For more information please visit our website:
- (For AU residents) https://www.carnival.com.au/already-booked/travel-requirements
- (For NZ residents) https://cruise-travelinsurance-nz.poweredbycovermore.com/?alphacode=PON2006
Do I need to bring proof that I have purchased international travel insurance and will I need to show it in New Caledonia?
New Caledonia requires all guests to hold international travel insurance that has both cruise and COVID coverage. Guests must bring printed proof of travel insurance and present it at check-in. Guests may also be requested to present it during the cruise. Any guest who is unable to provide proof of holding suitable travel insurance will be denied boarding.
For all other countries, we strongly recommend you purchase comprehensive international travel insurance that has both cruise and COVID coverage. Certain ports of call may impose a requirement that you hold travel insurance if you are medically disembarked from the ship. International medical and repatriation costs can be high and are outside the scope of Australian Medicare.
I get my International travel insurance through my credit card provider and they don’t provide any proof that I am covered, will I still be able to board the ship?
We recommend you bring a copy of the Terms & Conditions of your Credit Card and/or Certificate of Insurance from your provider along with your Credit Card to use as proof of International Travel Insurance at check-in. Please ensure your insurance includes both cruise and COVID coverage.
