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Deep Sea Fishing Travel Insurance
If you are planning a trip and you will be Deep Sea Fishing, then it is a good idea for you to get a Travel Insurance policy before you leave on your trip. We can also cover If you are Deep Sea Fishing outside of 12 nautical miles from shore. To get a quote by telephone or email, contact us on 0800 043 0020 / 01273 092 757 /
If you are planning a trip and you will be Deep Sea Fishing, then it is a good idea for you to get a Travel Insurance policy before you leave on your trip.
We can also cover If you are Deep Sea Fishing outside of 12 nautical miles from shore.
To get a quote by telephone or email, contact us on 0800 043 0020 / 01273 092 757 / support@jsinsurance.co.uk
- Summary of Cover
- Deep Sea Fishing
- Deep Sea Fishing Outside of 12 Nautical Miles
- Common Injuries
- Pre Existing Medical Conditions
- Covid-19 / Coronavirus Cover
- European Resident or Already Travelled
- Useful Websites
Summary of Cover
Section & Cover | Silver | Gold | Platinum |
---|---|---|---|
Cancellation or Curtailment | £1,000 | £3,000 | £7,500 |
Medical Expenses and Repatriation | £10,000,000 | £10,000,000 | £10,000,000 |
Personal Property | £1,000 | £1,500 | £4,000 |
Laptop Cover | £500 | £500 | £500 |
Gadget Cover* | £1,000 | £1,000 | £1,000 |
Personal Money | £150 | £500 | £750 |
Delayed Departure | £100 | £1,000 | £1,000 |
Missed Departure | £250 | £500 | £1,000 |
Legal Expenses | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 |
Schedule Airline Failure | £1,500 | £1,500 | £1,500 |
End Supplier Failure | £1,500 | £1,500 | £1,500 |
Overseas Return Quarantine | Included | Included | Included |
Standard Excess** | £100 | £50 | £35 |
*The Gadget Cover can be added on the quote page at an additional premium.
**The excess payable does vary depending on the claim benefit.
Please read the full Terms and Conditions of this policy provided by JS Travel Insurance.
This Travel Insurance policy is underwritten by Red Sands Insurance Company (Europe) Limited, registered in Gibraltar under number 87598, registered office at Level 3, Ocean Village Business Centre, 23 Ocean Village Promenade, Gibraltar. Licensed and regulated by the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission under the Financial Services Act 2019 of Gibraltar.
Deep Sea Fishing
Our JS Travel Insurance policy will cover you if you are Deep Seas Fishing with 12 nautical miles of the shore.
Necessary skills and training for Deep Sea Fishing include First Aid, Navigation and Meteorology.
Deep Sea Fishing vessels are larger than boats used for Fishing on lakes or rivers, generally much sturdier in order to endure battering by waves, higher wind velocities and or weather conditions.
Although this is not a sport to be done on your own if you do not have any experience, there are many companies that offer recreational Fishermen the chance to hit the seas for some Deep Sea Fishing.
Big Game Fishing, include tuna, marlin, swordfish, tarpon, barracuda and even sharks. Fishing is done with sea rods with lines that can take weight up to 50 kilograms.
Deep Sea Fishing Outside of 12 Nautical Miles
If you are Deep Sea Fishing more than 12 nautical miles from shore, then we have another provider who will cover you.
Unique to this policy, we cover Search and Rescue up to £50,000 in the event of an accident or injury whilst taking part Deep Sea Fishing outside of 12 nautical miles..
Please select: Fishing/Angling – River/sea (including Deep Sea outside territorial waters)
This policy covers Personal Liability and Personal Accident.
Common Injuries
Deep Sea Fishing can be a very dangerous occupation, with those who make a living from the activity facing the possibility of injury or death each day.
Fisherman can fall overboard and drown. Many are lost at sea as a result of this accident. There is always the possibility of drowning whilst at sea, so ensure you wear a Life Jacket.
As well as this, a sudden change in the weather or an onset of bad weather can exponentially increase the danger of the trip.
Pay particular attention to any children you may be Fishing with and make sure they are not near the water unattended.
If Fishing hooks do become embedded in flesh then seek medical attention as soon as possible.
Before embarking on a Deep Sea Fishing holiday it is a good idea for each member of your group to receive CPR training from an organisation such as the St John's Ambulance.
Pre Existing Medical Conditions
If you have pre existing medical conditions and you plan to participate in Deep Sea Fishing whilst travelling abroad, we are able to provide you with a policy.
When prompted you should select Hazardous Activity Pack B.
Please check the Policy Wording for any Restrictions or Exclusions..
Covid-19 / Coronavirus Cover
Our JS Travel Insurance for Deep Sea Fishing can cover you to travel provided the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is not advising against all, or all but essential travel to your destination and it is not on the red list.
All customers must follow the advice of the FCDO at the time of travel and for the duration of their trip. This includes returning to the UK if the FCDO changes their travel advice based on the risks presented at the time. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice
- Medical Expenses and Repatriation, when medically necessary, if you contract COVID-19 whilst abroad.
- Cancellation if you are unable to travel because you contracted COVID-19 within 14 days of your departure date. This includes a positive pre-travel test.
- Overseas Return Quarantine: Cover for additional accommodation & transport costs (limits apply) if you are unable to return home due to contracting Covid-19 and being told to self-isolate abroad.
European Resident or Already Travelled
Globelink International offers Single Trip and Annual Multi Trip policies if you live in another European country.
This policy will also cover you if you have already left your home country and are already travelling.
This activity is automatically covered under Hazardous Pursuits Category 1 & 2, so there is no need to select an extra option for Deep Sea Fishing.
Please check the Policy Wording for any Restrictions or Exclusions.