A new survey finds an overwhelming majority of travelers plan on taking a
cruise in the next two years and they’re not waiting until the traditional
“wave season” to book. InsureMyTrip
surveyed travelers who have cruised in the past or were interested in
cruising.
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Traveling Americans are Eager to Cruise Again
Survey Question:
Do you plan to take a cruise within the next two years?
Survey Results:
Yes: 96.1%
No: 1.1%
Not Sure: 2.8%
“The results of this survey show travelers are, once again, feeling
comfortable cruising,” says InsureMyTrip Product Director Meghan Walch. “The
cruise industry took a big hit during the pandemic. It is encouraging to see
the cruise industry bounce back after a couple of tough years.”
Most Popular Months to Cruise
According to new data-driven reports by
InsureMyTrip
and
CruiseCompete, the most popular months to take a cruise are September, October, November,
and December.
Jump in Cruise Prices
Cruisers are paying more for their vacations. InsureMyTrip researchers found
the average trip cost for an insured cruise vacation so far this year is
$6,367 — that’s up from $5,420 in 2019, before the pandemic.
Understanding Travel Insurance for Cruises
Since cruisers are paying more, this means they have more to protect if they
need to cancel or cut a trip short. A travel insurance policy can help protect
that financial investment.
Flight delay/cancellation
Travel delay, trip interruption or missed connection may provide reimbursement
if a covered flight delay or cancellation causes a traveler to miss a cruise
departure, an entire leg of a trip, or a pre-paid excursion. Benefits may also
help to reimburse expenses, such as meals and accommodations, while a traveler
is catching up to the ship.
Covid-19
If a traveler contracts the virus and they have a confirmed diagnosis,
policies can include coverage for things like returning home early, emergency
medical care, or emergency medical evacuation.
Baggage loss or delay
Travel insurance coverage may help to reimburse a traveler for necessities
purchased while waiting for luggage to arrive.
Other issues
Travel insurance coverage for things like financial default, shipboard service
disruption, and hurricanes/bad weather can also be beneficial when taking a
cruise.
Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR)
This optional coverage gives a traveler the flexibility to cancel a trip, at
least two days prior to departure, for something other than a covered reason.
Reimbursement is typically 50%-75% of prepaid nonrefundable trip cost if all
requirements are met.
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Anyone thinking about cruising needs to remember that prices have gone up. Everything has gone up due to the pandemic over the past few years, so being prepared for that price hike is a big consideration.
I do plan to take a cruise within the next two years with my family and December is a popular month.
Im not surprised with the results of the survey! I too is a travel enthusiast and Im excited for some cruising next year.
I haven't taken a cruise in about 4 years, thanks of course to COVID. I live close to the cruise port at Galveston, Texas so it's only a matter of time until I cruise once again.
I'm putting a cruise on the list to try it with my partner. These are good things to consider. Thank you for sharing!
I can't believe prices went up so much! I think you really have to consider flights these days too!
I definitely agree with this survey! I am not an American but I can't wait to go on a cruise again. Looking forward for the industry to bounce back. And yes, will keep in mind to get travel insurance.
I really can’t wait to cruise again! The results of the survey is not surprising for me. These are all really great things to consider thanks for sharing this with us!