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Scuba Diving Travel Insurance

Simple and flexible travel insurance to keep you safe on your next dive trip. Buy at home or while traveling, and claim online from anywhere in the world.

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Why buy travel insurance when going scuba diving?

Calm waters, crystal clear visibility and a bulletproof dive plan might make for the perfect underwater adventure, but accidents can happen, even to the most experienced divers. Whether you're learning or you’ve done hundreds of dives, World Nomads travel insurance can help take the pressure off you and your family when the unexpected sinks your next dive trip.

This page is for U.S residents only.

Travel Insurance Benefits: how we can take care of you

Trip Protection

Protect your hard earned vacation from unexpected cancellation.

Explorer Plan: $10,000
Standard Plan: $2,500

Trip Protection

Unexpectedly hospitalized?
Dive buddy unfit to travel?
Close relative suddenly dies?

We’ve got your back.

Emergency Medical Insurance

Take the pain out of medical or dental costs.

Explorer Plan: $100,000
Standard Plan: $100,000

Emergency Medical Insurance

Stepped on a stonefish?
Got a serious squeeze?
Need O2 or hyperbaric treatment?

We’ve got your back.

Emergency Evacuation

Emergency medical transportation: we’ll get you to hospital or home quickly.

Explorer Plan: $500,000
Standard Plan: $300,000

Emergency Evacuation

Sea level medical evac?
Need an ambulance?
Medivac needed home?

Help starts here.

Protect your gear

Covers the loss, theft or damage of your bags, tech and gear.

Explorer Plan: $3,000
Standard Plan: $1,000

Protect your gear

GoPro stolen?
Bags lost in transit?
Luggage delayed?

Help starts here.

Emergency Accident & Sickness Medical Expense
Repatriation of Remains
Trip Cancellation
Trip Interruption

Trip Delay
Baggage & Personal Effects
Baggage Delay (outward journey only)
Rental Car Damage – where permissible

Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Generali Global Assistance 24-Hour Assistance Services
Generali Global Assistance Non-Medical Emergency Transportation Services

This is a general summary for US residents only. Restrictions, exclusions and limitations will apply. Benefit limits may vary depending on the plan chosen. Check the plan documents for full details.

What does scuba diving insurance cover?

As passionate divers ourselves, we’ve designed our plans to cover dives from the Great Blue Hole to The Yongala.

Recreational scuba diving (qualified divers to 50 meters)
Discover scuba dives (with qualified instructors)
Shark cage diving, cavern, cave and wreck diving (Explorer plan only)
Snorkeling, island escapes, live-aboard trips and more

24/7 emergency assistance

Whether you need medical or dental assistance or advice, emergency evacuation or travel assistance, our team are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year before and during your trip.

Are you in need of emergency assistance right now?

For policies purchased on or after 1 January 2020:
Contact Generali Global Assistance:
Telephone: +1 954-334-8143 (Collect outside the US)
+1 877-289-0968 (Toll-free in the US and Canada)

For policies purchased before 1 January 2020:
Contact One Call Worldwide Travel Services Network
Telephone +1-855-878-9588 (toll free within the US and Canada)
or +1-603-328-1329 (toll free outside the US and Canada)

Contact the team

Wherever you are, we’re here 24/7 to help you in any emergency.

Aurelie Menard,
Emergency Assistance, World Nomads

Travel insurance. Simple & flexible.

Travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families. Nobody wants to think about all the things that could go wrong on their trip, but these things can and do happen. So be prepared and get your travel insurance today.

World Nomads Travel Insurance was reviewed on Trust Pilot on 1st August 2017 and rated 4 stars

Underwritten by: Nationwide

FAQ

Here are our most frequently asked questions about overseas medical insurance. You can also find the answers to other questions in our Helpdesk or you can ask our customer service team. If you’re looking for general travel advice, you can ask our community at Ask a Nomad.

What’s covered when Scuba Diving?
We’ve tried to give you the freedom to learn or hone your diving skills by helping cover some of those nasty accidents. For further info, click here.

How do I get to the medical center if I’m injured underwater?
Contact our emergency assistance team so that they can help to the care that you need. For further info, click here.

What if the airline damages gear?
If your diving gear is damaged by the airline, World Nomads can help cover some of the cost to replace them. For further info, click here.

Does my travel insurance cover medical costs upfront or do I have to pay and claim later?
Who pays depends on what’s happened! If it’s an emergency situation where medical evacuation is required, the insurer covers these costs upfront (provided the incident is covered as per the policy wording, of course).

This information is for residents of the United States of America. Benefits herein are described on a general basis only. There are certain restrictions, exclusions and limitations that apply to all coverages and services. This advertisement does not constitute or form any part of the Certificate / Policy or any other contract of any kind. This plan is underwritten by: Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and affiliated companies, Columbus, OH. Benefits are administered by: Trip Mate, Inc.*, 9225 Ward Parkway, Suite 200, Kansas City, MO, 64114, 1-844-207-1930 (*in CA, dba Trip Mate Insurance Agency) and 24-Hour Assistance Services are provided by Generali Global Assistance. Please Note: Plan benefits, limits, and provisions may vary by state jurisdiction. To review full plan details online, go to: www.worldnomads.com. CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS - Certain limitations and exclusions apply and are detailed in the Certificate / Policy. Please review your Certificate / Policy for complete policy details, which may include coverage variations based upon your state of residency. You can view or print your state specific information at www.worldnomads.com as your plan may include specific wording applicable to your state of residence. If you purchase this plan and you are not satisfied with your plan for any reason, you may return the Plan Certificate / Policy and the Confirmation / Declaration within 10 days of receipt and your plan payment will be refunded, provided you have not filed a claim or departed on your trip.