Safeguarding your travel investment with comprehensive insurance is essential to protect against unexpected financial losses if your trip is interrupted, canceled, or disrupted for any reason.

Travel insurance is a wise choice for any journey, especially for expedition cruises. Exotic destinations like South America and Southeast Asia are no exception. Mekong River Cruises highly recommend purchasing travel insurance right after booking your vacation, as most policies require insurance to be purchased within 14 days of the initial booking.

When selecting a policy, ensure it provides adequate coverage for the activities you plan to participate in, including cruises. At a minimum, your coverage should include:

Emergency Medical and Medical Evacuation
Trip Delay or Missed Connections (interruption coverage)
Baggage and Repatriation
Ideally, the ability to Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR)

Before purchasing insurance, check if your credit card includes sufficient travel insurance as a perk. If it doesn’t, U.S. citizens might consider Travel Guard’s Preferred and Deluxe plans, which offer various coverage options, including CFAR benefits.

If you need more options or want to compare plans, U.S. citizens can use the travel insurance comparison site Squaremouth. If you’re not a U.S. citizen, Travel Guard may still have options available based on your nationality.

For questions about coverage, please refer to the insurer. Always read the policy terms and conditions before buying. It is the traveler’s responsibility, not Mekong River Cruises‘, to ensure that their insurance needs are met for the trip.