[smart_track_player url=”https://traffic.libsyn.com/cruiseradioshow/EPI369FEB2516.mp3″ title=”Carnival Fascination Review + Trip Insurance Questions Answered” artist=”Cruise Radio” social=”true” social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_gplus=”true” ]Jason just returned from a five night sailing from Carnival Fascination, a Carnival Cruise Line Fantasy-class ship. Jason gives us a review of his Bahamas cruise along with how the food, entertainment and overall experience was.
Dan Skilken from TripInsurance.com returns to answer some of your listener questions.
- I recently sailed Carnival Breeze and came down with bronchitis, between breathing treatments, anti-biotics and doctor visits I was billed $1300 and fighting with my insurance company to pay even through I bought the policy through Carnival. How would a trip insurance policy differ? Jeff from Tampa
- Once again I should have listened to you. All the flights are canceled out of CT and I’m stuck driving 20 hours to Miami because I paid over $2000 for this cruise and I’m NOT missing it. How would’ve trip insurance help me in this scenario. Chrissy from Bristol
- What benefit would trip insurance do for me if I have excellent heath care through my employer? Donna from Tennessee
- I have never booked travel insurance because I’ve read on message boards where the claim got appealed. How often does this happen? Linda from AZ
- How are rates calculated on a travel policy? I am 65 and retired and traveling to the Mediterranean this spring for a 12 night cruise. My only coverage is Medicare with a supplemental health policy. Richard in Sumter, SC.
- We are getting emails from Carnival about the Zika virus and are sailing isn’t until next February. Are there limitations with Zika virus and purchasing travel insurance? I know it’s a way out but want to be safe!!
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