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What is it? Travel insurance is a policy that will protect you if your vacation is interrupted, and in some cases if you have to cancel your vacation. The insurance can be purchased from a variety of companies, including the cruise lines. What does it do for me? Depending on the policy purchased, travel insurance can cover many things including, emergency evacuation off the ship, airfare home, hospital bills, reimbursement of the cost of the vacation, and accidental death. The key is to make sure the policy has what you need, and you understand the policy. How much is it? Price depends on a few factors, including but not limited to, ages of insured, options of the package, overall cost of the vacation, and any predetermined health issues. Most base packages start at around 7 - 20% of the cost of the vacation (cruise, airfare, hotel etc.). How do I get it? When booking a cruise, many cruise lines will offer their insurance policy. Usually cruise line policies are only trip interruption ...

Last week, I discussed three ways to book a cruise however, I only touched on online booking agencies, mentioning the big names. There are many good agencies that do business mainly online that were neglected in that post. Here are a few tips on finding the right online agency: Make sure they are a member of CLIA (Cruise Line International Associattion) and in good standing. Check the company out at the Better Business Bureau. Don't just look at the number of complaints, but look to see how many were resolved. Only deal with an online agency that can be contacted by phone as well as email. Try to find a physical address for the company on the site. Read the small print. Good online agencies disclose what is included either above or below the prices.