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$@!*t HAPPENS, MAKE SURE YOU'RE COVERED!

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Diving comes with its set of risks, we are well equipped to deal with emergencies on board but if you have to go to a decompression chamber (in Phuket) by speed boat or helicopter, stay in an international hospital for a few days, it can quickly cost you a lot.
Make sure you have a travel insurance that covers you during your holidays.

Not sure what insurance to choose for your next diving holidays?

Travel insurances vary greatly, after much research, we have selected 3 insurance which we feel are the most competitive on the market to cover dive travel. Dive Assure, Dan and World Nomad.
Dive Assure: what you need to know :
 
- DiveAssure members are eligible for the most comprehensive Diving Accident and Dive Travel insurance plans.
- Duke Dive Medicine physicians are available 24/7 for direct consultations to DiveAssure members and partners.
- They specialize exclusively in diving. Their expertise makes a difference.
- They pay directly to service providers. You don't have to leave a deposit or other guarantees.
 
DiveAssure offers single dive insurance, combined dive + travel insurance and a premium dive + travel insurance with a high compensation ceiling.

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Why is DiveAssure our favorite?
  • COVID INSURANCE: We recommend you include COVID related coverage in your travel insurance such as that provided through our partners at DiveAssure: International COVID-19 Coverage available to all nationalities.
  • Trip cancellation coverage in case you are diagnosed with Covid-19.
  • Up to $50,000 of medical coverage for Covid-19 while on a covered trip.
  • Daily coverage for quarantine expenses while on a covered trip.
  • 24/7 hotlines available in any language for any medical or travel emergency

  • Duke Dive Medicine physicians are available 24/7 for direct consultations to DiveAssure members and partners.
  • They pay directly to service providers. You don’t have to leave to prepay.
  • They offer a Liveaboard Rider: a unique insurance product that is offered  to cover scenarios specific to liveaboard trips that are not covered by any other travel insurance. For example they will refund missed diving days due to an ear infection or bad weather and refund the cruise price if your flight is so delayed you miss its departure!
They know diving AND they know insurance...
Based on over 15 years of service dedicated exclusively to diving insurance and with expertise gained through insuring hundreds of thousands of divers in the USA and all over the world, you are guaranteed the best available programs, designed specifically for divers. Should you require Their help with claims or emergencies you will find that their dedication and knowledge of diving and dive-travel insurance makes a significant difference.
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They let you tailor the coverage to match your individual needs. 
Why pay for what you don’t need? They offer a variety of insurance plans to suit your specific needs, from basic diving accident insurance or a single dive-trip insurance, to premium annual multi-trip travel insurance. Their travel plans can closely match the cost of your trip. For those going on a liveaboard trip they offer an exclusive Liveaboard Rider with specific coverage of unique scenarios such as missing the boat’s departure and lost diving days due to many reasons.
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Register for DIVE ASSURE here
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Dive Assure
If you want to know more about DiveAssure, here is a detailed documentation to download
why-diveassure.pdf
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diveassure-plans.pdf
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divetravel.pdf
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diving-accident-policy-gold-and-platinum-intl1.pdf
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DAN WORLD: what you need to know
 
- 24/7 Emergency Hotline: ready to assist 24 hours a day, 365 days a year in the event of a dive accident or incident.
- DAN World is a wholly owned subsidiary of Divers Alert Network (DAN), the world's largest association dedicated to scuba diving safety. For almost 40 years, DAN has provided emergency assistance, medical information resources, educational opportunities and more.
- All certified divers, divers in training, tech divers, freedivers and freedivers in training between the ages of 8 and 75 are eligible.
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Join DAN World Today Join DAN TODAY

If you want to know more about DAN Insurance, here is a detailed documentation to download.
dan-shorttermbrochure-031419.pdf
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WORLD NOMADS (travel insurance covering diving and many other activities)
 
 Two insurance plans are available to you: Standard Plan and Explorer Plan to best suit your needs.

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  • When & Where
    • Schedule and Prices
    • Destinations >
      • North Andaman Thailand >
        • Similan Islands
        • Surin Islands >
          • Richelieu Rock
        • The essential Underwater photo Guide to diving Thailand
      • South Andaman Thailand >
        • Phuket & Koh Phi Phi National Parks
        • Koh Lanta National Park
        • Koh Lipe and Tarutao National Park
      • Mergui Archipelago >
        • Liveaboard diving holiday in Myanmar
        • Burma's best dive sites
        • The Ultimate Underwater photo Guide to diving Burma
  • ABOUT
    • Our Boat >
      • DELICIOUS FOOD
    • Diving in Thailand in 2024-2025
    • Diving in Myanmar/Burma in 2024-2025
    • Blackwater diving in Thailand and Myannmar
    • Marine life in Thailand's Andaman Sea
    • Marine life in Mergui Archipelago
    • Dive Courses >
      • Learn to Dive
      • Continue diving education
      • Rescue diver
      • Professional Dive Courses
      • Hone your dive skills with a specialty course
      • Photo coaching in Thailand on the Smiling Seahorse
    • Guest Book
    • FAQ
  • Plan your trip
    • Our hotels recommendations
    • Khao Sok National Park
    • Taxi services >
      • Taxi services to and from Ranong
      • Taxi services to and from Phuket
      • Taxi services to Tap Lamu and Khao Lak
    • 10 things to do around Ranong
  • PROMO
    • HOT DEALS
    • Special Expeditions >
      • 8D Special Marine Bio with Gavin Miller - 10 Nov 2025
      • 8D Whale shark expedition - 20 March 2026 - North and South
  • gallery
    • Photos
    • Videos
  • CONTACT
  • BLOG
    • Most popular posts