Following on from my most recent blog post,
"did you know", I saw an article today on the BBC News site, which really highlights the importance and need for travel insurance on your cruise holiday.
It was reported that a critically ill and wheelchair bound woman had to be air lifted whilst onboard the Independence on the Seas cruise ship off the Dorset Coast. Due to the fact that the Helicopter was too heavy to land on the ships pad the disabled lady in question had to be hoisted and lifted up to the helicopter which was hovering above...rather scary indeed. She was then taken to Dorset County Hospital for urgent treatment.
Now speaking from experience, having had to go to hospital myself abroad, I know that these sorts of emergencies can cost a lot in medical bills. Luckily my travel insurance was an adequate one and covered me with no problems but you have to be very careful that the insurance you have is adequate for the type of holiday you are taking and in the case of the lady in question, that she was covered for any possible pre-existing medical conditions that she may have had due to her disabilities. If you are ever in this situation and you lose your holiday then hopefully your insurance will cover you for any lost monies.
Feel free to ask me for a quote.
I hope the passenger has a speedy recovery and isn't too traumatised by the whole experience.
