Japan Cruise Travel Insurance
Explore Japan by Cruise
Blending ancient culture with modern attractions, a Japanese cruise is a great way to explore the country’s iconic sights. Most itineraries cover the major islands (Honshu, Kyushu, and Hokkaido) as well as popular cities – from Tokyo and Osaka to Hiroshima. Whether visiting the many temples, admiring the cherry blossoms, or viewing the famous Mount Fuji, there’s so much to see from the moment you step on the dock. To help you make the most of your memorable trip, we offer specialist Travel Insurance for Cruises in Japan, so you focus on living in the moment, instead of worrying about unexpected travel and medical expenses.
Why Japan Cruise Travel Insurance is Important
Whether you’re cruising around Japan or somewhere else in the world, it’s important to have cruise-specific Travel Insurance. With most cruise lines, this is now no longer an option; it’s actually a requirement for you to be able to board your cruise, meaning it’s important to comply. If you are travelling with any pre-existing medical conditions onboard your cruise, it’s also important to have cruise Travel Insurance that covers these conditions. This is to protect you against costly medical bills should you need to access treatment onboard the ship in an emergency, or disembark to a hospital on land. You must declare any medical conditions when taking out your cruise insurance initially in order to be covered for any future claims.
Protect Your Investment with Cancellation Cover
Like most holidays, a cruise is a long-awaited event and often the main travel event of the year for many travellers. Though it may not be nice to think about, it’s important to make sure that should your plans change unexpectedly and you can no longer travel, the costs of your cruise will be covered. This could be due to unforeseen circumstances like illness, injury, or bereavement, which can be challenging enough without ending up out of pocket. That’s where cancellation cover comes in, enabling you to reclaim the costs of your holiday should you have to cancel unexpectedly.
For maximum protection, we recommend arranging Travel Insurance as soon as you’ve booked your cruise, as your cancellation cover will start right away. We also recommend ensuring that the cover included is more than enough to cover the costs of your trip. As standard, our policies include up to £12,500 cancellation cover per person, but if you’ve booked a higher-value cruise and think you’ll need more cover, we also offer Top-Up Cancellation. This offers an extra £50,000 cover per person upon referral, giving you added peace of mind knowing your high-value holiday is protected.
Cruise Travel Insurance: What’s covered?
Substantial Cancellation Cover: For an additional premium, top-up cancellation cover is available up to £50,000 per person upon referral, providing extensive protection for high-value cruises.
Cancellation Cover: Cancellation cover up to £12,500 as standard
Emergency Medical Expenses: Up to £10,000,000, including repatriation, ensuring substantial cover for any medical emergencies and associated expenses.
24/7 Medical Assistance: Access to round-the-clock medical support for peace of mind throughout your journey.
Baggage Cover: Up to £3,500, protecting your belongings against loss or damage.
No Age Limit (Certain Schemes): Cover for European and worldwide cruises with no age limit, (max days depends on age)
Additional benefits available: varies by insurers
Missed Port Departure: Up to £2,000 for additional travel and accommodation expenses if you miss your departure due to unforeseen circumstances.
Cabin Confinement: Up to £2,000 on our gold policies if you are confined to your cabin due to illness.
Unused Excursions: Up to £1,000 for pre-booked excursions you cannot attend due to cabin confinement.
Itinerary Change: Up to £2,000 if your cruise ship cancels part of the itinerary due to adverse weather or other reasons.
Cruise Interruption: Up to £1,500 if you require hospital treatment on dry land and are cleared to rejoin the cruise.
What Cruise Lines Go To Japan?
There are several options to choose from for a cruise to Japan, ranging from large, amenity-filled ships to more luxury vessels. Key operators include Princess Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Holland America Line, and more. Princess Cruises is known for its extensive itineraries, often including local guest speakers, regional dining, and sailing to over 38 destinations. Norwegian Cruise Line offers a more relaxed experience with freestyle dining, while Celebrity Cruises are known for their more premium experiences. Whichever cruise line you choose, make sure you understand the specific Cruise Insurance Requirements to ensure a smooth onboard experience.
Here are a few more tips to help you plan for your cruise to Japan:
- Timing Is Key: If visiting Japan during cherry-blossom season is on your agenda, you’ll want to take your cruise between the months of March and May – the peak seasons for cherry blossoms.
- Check Itineraries: Lots of itineraries focus more on neighbouring countries like South Korea, so make sure to prioritise itineraries focused more specifically on Japan to allow you to make the most of your trip. Such itineraries will often feature ports like Tokyo (Yokohama), Osaka, Kobe, and Hakodate.
- Pack Smart: Make sure to take smart-casual attire for evenings onboard your cruise, and comfortable walking shoes for exploring on-land. Don’t forget to pack modest clothing that covers shoulders and knees for visiting temples or shrines in order to abide by the local customs.
Travel Insurance for Japan Cruises FAQs
What does Travel Insurance for a Cruise in Japan cover?
Travel Insurance for Japan Cruises provides both standard medical and travel cover, as well as cruise-specific benefits, which we’ve outlined below:
Standard
- Emergency medical expenses – covering treatment for medical emergencies relating to sudden illness or injury abroad
- Repatriation – covering the costs of getting you home if you need to return home to receive treatment in a medical emergency
- Cancellation or curtailment – protecting the costs of your trip should you have to cancel it, or end your trip sooner than planned, due to unforeseen circumstances
- Pre-existing medical conditions – covering essential treatment relating to known conditions (provided these are declared when taking out your policy)
- Baggage cover – protecting your luggage in the event it becomes lost or stolen during your trip
Cruise-specific
- Missed port departures – if you miss your scheduled departure time due to events beyond your control such as road accidents/incidents or other travel disruptions
- Cabin confinement – if you are asked to remain inside your cabin by the ship’s medical officer due to illness
- Unused excursions – if you are unable to partake in pre-paid excursions due to cabin confinement or another illness/injury
- Itinerary changes/cruise interruptions – in the event the ship has to change course or skip a scheduled port due to external circumstances
Is there an age limit for securing Japan Cruise Travel Insurance?
No. At Just Travel Cover, we make it easy for everyone to find the right Travel Insurance for their cruise, or any other holiday, with our no-upper age limit policies. If you’re taking a cruise to Japan over the age of 60, visit our Senior Travellers page for more information. Please note, cover is subject to acceptance criteria, and depends on the information you provide, including your destination/s, the duration of your trip, and your medical history.
Do pre-existing medical conditions need to be declared for Cruise Travel Insurance for Japan policies?
Yes. Any pre-existing medical conditions (any illness or injury previously diagnosed before taking out Travel Insurance), must be declared initially on your policy. Otherwise, you could risk paying costly medical bills if you become ill or need to seek emergency treatment abroad. At Just Travel Cover, we specialise in finding cover for over hundreds of conditions, including heart and circulatory conditions, cancer, autoimmune diseases, mental health conditions, digestive conditions, respiratory illnesses, and more. Feel free to give us a call on 0800 294 2969 if you’d like any assistance, and a member of our expert team will be happy to help.
Are hiking and water sports included with Japan Cruise Travel Insurance?
This depends on the specifics. Hiking, for instance, is covered as standard under our policies provided that this is under 2,000 metres in altitude. Hiking beyond this level will require adding additional cover onto your policy, which you can do by giving us a call on the phone using the number at the top right of our website. As for water sports, this also depends. Taking scuba diving for example, this is covered as standard under 30m on the condition you are PADI qualified or equivalent to that depth, and provided you are adequately supervised. If you are unsure whether you require any additional cover for activities during your cruise, please give us a call and we can discuss your options.
