Travel Insurance & scuba diving

MrsE_2

Off to Sharm in Egypt on 22 June 08.

Just been on travel supermarket pricing up some travel insurance.

The discounted one from BUPA for civil servants is very expensive:rolleyes:

Anyway, our plan is to do a trial/beginners scuba dive in the Red sea.

I searched for scuba & diving on the cheapest & got nothing in the T&C's.

Does that mean its ok?

Or a don't even go there sort of question?

Do I need special cover or am I covered under any normal travel insurance?

Thanks

Sorry to keep asking questions:o

kay41_2

I did my open water out in Egypt last year and when I arranged the travel insurance through Columbus it was included. I think you just need to mention it when you book it.

kay41_2

I would really look at doing the 'referral' bit of the course (the exam and pool skills) in the UK before you go - it's a bit of a waste of your holiday to be studying. I did a weekend's course a couple of weeks before I went and then was able to do my 'open water' - the bit that qualifies you to go out in the sea with a guide training over 2 days there, and it's just really diving and practising a few of your pool skills. Having said that it was one of the most awesome things I have ever done and I feel so glad I have. It was something I came to late in life and I overcame a real fear of being underwater and having my face in the water. I don't know where you live, but many local swimming pools let you do the course there. I did mine at a private scuba club in the South East which was very civilised. There is quite a bit of studying to do (I seriously underestimated this bit of it!) but it's OK. Have fun and good luck

MrsE_2

kay41 wrote: »

I would really look at doing the 'referral' bit of the course (the exam and pool skills) in the UK before you go - it's a bit of a waste of your holiday to be studying. I did a weekend's course a couple of weeks before I went and then was able to do my 'open water' - the bit that qualifies you to go out in the sea with a guide training over 2 days there, and it's just really diving and practising a few of your pool skills. Having said that it was one of the most awesome things I have ever done and I feel so glad I have. It was something I came to late in life and I overcame a real fear of being underwater and having my face in the water. I don't know where you live, but many local swimming pools let you do the course there. I did mine at a private scuba club in the South East which was very civilised. There is quite a bit of studying to do (I seriously underestimated this bit of it!) but it's OK. Have fun and good luck

Thanks, but I only plan to do a half or short days dive, I'm not going to start a PADI course or anything, just the taster only going down a short way.

MrsE_2

kay41 wrote: »

I did my open water out in Egypt last year and when I arranged the travel insurance through Columbus it was included. I think you just need to mention it when you book it.

Thats the rub.

All the cheap deals are online, so you can't mention it.

kay41_2

Fair enough - although once you do a try dive you may want to do more...

Snorkelling is pretty good too - you cannot believe what's under the surface of the sea

Have you rung Columbus. You have a 14 day get out clause if you book travel insurance and then it doesn't cover you for scuba diving.

Leigh-Anne_60

Before buying you will have the opportunity to view the policy wording - Its just a case of trawling through that to check for cover/or exclusions

Our policies cover diving upto 30 metres(as long as accompanied with a qualified instructor) as standard - not sure if this is the norm out in the market

MrsE_2

kay41 wrote: »

Fair enough - although once you do a try dive you may want to do more...

Snorkelling is pretty good too - you cannot believe what's under the surface of the sea

Have you rung Columbus. You have a 14 day get out clause if you book travel insurance and then it doesn't cover you for scuba diving.

Have Speedo mask & snorkle for each of us and those funny nylon shoe things:D

MrsE_2

Leigh-Anne_60 wrote: »

Before buying you will have the opportunity to view the policy wording - Its just a case of trawling through that to check for cover/or exclusions

Our policies cover diving upto 30 metres(as long as accompanied with a qualified instructor) as standard - not sure if this is the norm out in the market

I'm with A&L, I have free European travel insurance.

I think you can pay extra & beef it up.

I must ring them.

For some reason your post reminded me to do that:beer:

RibAd

Check under the definations and see if there's anything like "Special Activites" or "Hazardous Activities" mentioned....

and for Scuba Diving 30 meters if what I've heard if you're with a qualified diver... if it's beginners you proabably won't be going that deep.