Scuba diving tips for your underwater adventure.
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Looking to escape the cold of Canada? How does exploring the underwater wonders of the Caribbean's colourful reefs sound? Or, perhaps, diving into the crystal-clear waters of Southeast Asia? Maybe even diving into the wrecks of the Mediterranean? Whatever the destination, there’s no doubt scuba diving offers an unforgettable experience.
Before you dive into the deep end (literally), it’s important to be prepared. From understanding the local dive conditions to purchasing the appropriate scuba diving travel insurance, being ready for your international diving escapade can make all the difference.
As passionate divers ourselves, we’ve designed our scuba diving travel insurance plans to cover dives from the Great Blue Hole to The Yongala, and we can offer coverage for:
Special conditions and exclusions may apply. Divers must hold a valid SCUBA diving certification (PADI, SSI or BSAC or equivalent) and follow the relevant association rules and guidelines at all times. Learners must only dive under the constant supervision of a properly licensed diving school and follow their rules and instructions at all times.
If you’re not sure whether something is covered, contact us.
At World Nomads we offer two travel insurance plans – Standard and Explorer – each with different levels of coverage for scuba diving, snorkelling, and 250 other activities. When you get a quote, you can compare the plans side by side and decide which has the right level of coverage to meet your needs.
When you buy your travel insurance policy, you’ll need to list the activities you plan to participate in while travelling. Level 1 activities – such as scuba diving up to 30 metres – are automatically covered. Level 2 and Level 3 activities – like diving up to 40 metres – require an additional premium. World Nomads offers cover (up to the policy limits) for:
Note: To be eligible for maximum emergency medical benefits, you must be covered under your GHIP for the entire duration of your policy. Without GHIP coverage during your trip, emergency medical benefits will be capped at $40,000 CAD.
While we can offer coverage for a lot of scuba diving events, there are some things we don’t cover. These include, but are not limited to:
Got a question? Reach out to us, we’re always here to help.
Here’s some tips on how you can get the most out of your scuba diving trip, while also staying safe:
Before you take the plunge, consider comparing our Standard and Explorer plans, or grabbing a quote. If you have any questions, contact us, our team is always here to help.
This is only a summary of coverage and does not include the full terms and conditions of the policy. It is important you read and understand your policy as it contains benefits, conditions, exclusions and pre-existing condition exclusions. If you do not understand your coverage, of if you have questions about your coverage, just ask us.
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