Blue Travel Insurance Review

Blue Travel Insurance offers multiple cover options for every kind of traveller. Find out if their policies are right for you.

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Key takeaways

  • Blue Travel Insurance offers a range of cover options for international and domestic single trip and multi-trip policies to suit the needs of different travellers.
  • Additional cover options, such as snow sports or cruise cover, are available at an extra cost.
  • International plans and domestic plans all automatically include some COVID-19 cover (certain conditions apply).

Standard features

These are some of the features that Blue Travel Insurance will cover you for if something does go wrong on your trip. Some of these inclusions are only available for certain levels of cover (e.g. the Premier policy versus medical-only).

  • Additional expenses including accommodation or travel expenses
  • Cancellation and amendment fees ($5,000 or cover chosen)
  • Delayed luggage allowance
  • Luggage and personal effects
  • Overseas medical and hospital expenses
  • Rental car insurance excess

Additional cover options

Blue Travel Insurance features 4-8 cover options to boost your cover during various activities while abroad. These include:

  • Adventure Sports (Adventure or Adventure+). Extend your coverage to include higher-risk activities such as scuba diving and higher altitude trekking (conditions apply).
  • Winter Sports (Snow Sports or Snow Sports+). Tailored protection for snow-based activities, including skiing, snowboarding and snowmobiling.
  • Motorcycle & Moped Cover (Motorcycle/moped riding or Motorcycle/moped riding+). Provides cover for riding a motorcycle or moped including medical protection as the drivers or passengers.
  • Cruise Cover. Required coverage for travellers embarking on any sea-going cruise lasting two nights or longer.
  • Increase Luggage Item Limit Cover. Travelling with higher value items, you can increase the item limit for specific items by paying an extra premium.

How do I make a claim with Blue Travel Insurance?

Blue Travel Insurance claims can be submitted via the Blue Insurance Online Claims Centre. From there, you’ll be prompted to follow the following steps:

  1. Describe the incident and your reason for submitting a claim
  2. Submit your expenses and supporting documentation regarding your claim
  3. Provide your financial details and submit your claim
  4. Receive a response from Blue Travel Insurance on the outcome

If your claim is approved, you’ll receive reimbursement via direct deposit to your nominated bank account.

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