Travel insurance is mandatory for all polar expeditions. It protects you in remote locations where access to medical help is limited and rescue operations can be complex and costly.

Why Travel Insurance Is Required

Expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic operate far from hospitals and emergency services. If something goes wrong, evacuation might involve helicopters or chartered aircraft. Your insurance must cover:

• Emergency medical treatment
  
• Medical evacuation and repatriation
  
• Your full travel period
  

You are free to choose your own insurance provider, but you must share your policy details with us after booking.

Minimum Insurance Coverage Required

Depending on your destination, your policy must meet the following minimum limits:

• Arctic: 50,000 EUR/USD
  
• Antarctica & Sub-Antarctic Islands: 100,000 EUR/USD
  
• Ross Sea: 300,000 EUR/USD
  

These amounts are required by our cruise partners and cannot be waived.

Insurance Options We Recommend

You can use any insurance company you prefer, but based on our experience, these two providers offer reliable coverage for polar travel:

IMG GlobeHopper

• Coverage up to USD 2,000,000
  
• Includes hospital care, doctor visits, and evacuation
  
• Available for travelers of all ages
  

Insured Nomads (World Explorer Plan)

• Coverage from USD 100,000 to 1,000,000
  
• Includes inpatient and outpatient care, evacuation, and extras like baggage protection
  
• Pricing based on age and travel duration
  

We can assist with booking one of these plans if you prefer.