Have you packed your wet suit, air cylinder and snorkel? What about your scuba diving travel insurance policy? If you’re taking the plunge by going scuba diving on your holiday, you’ll need the right protection to keep you safe and protect you for depths down to 50 metres. Comprehensive travel insurance with additional scuba cover is a must for your diving adventures - not only will it offer you financial protection if you’re in a medical emergency as a result of your underwater activities - it will also cover your costly diving equipment.

Why Do I Need Travel Cover For Diving?

Whether you’re embarking on a shallow dive or are exploring an ancient wreck buried at the bottom of the ocean, you need comprehensive cover to ensure your precious diving kit and equipment stays safe: Scubadviser.com has teamed up with EssentialTravel.co.uk to offer cover for your diving gear for up to £1000 in transit.

Shimmering schools of fish, colourful corals and endless stretches of deep blue water are just a few of the perks of scuba diving . However, there are a few risks involved too including the bends. Fortunately, we’ll offer you up to £10,000 in medical emergency cover and 24-hour helpline assistance so you always have a medical and financial safety net, even underwater.

What Level Of Cover Do I Need?

So you’re still a novice diver? Or perhaps you’re a qualified instructor with oceans of experience? No problem! To ensure that no-one is left out, Essential Travel’s scuba diving travel insurance accommodates every diving level. Refer to your particular level of expertise below.

Grade 1 Sports Cover:

This is our Standard Cover, which is available on your policy at no additional charge. This cover allows for up to 3 dives per trip for the following depths:

• PADI Open Water - 18 metres
• PADI Advanced Open Water - 20 metres**
• BSAC Ocean Diver - 20 metres
• BSAC Sports Diver - 20 metres**
• BSAC Dive Leader - 20 metres**

**This applies to those diving under Hazardous activities Grade 1.

Grade 2 Sports Cover:

If you’re one of the more adventurous, qualified divers out there, this cover is for you. You’ll be covered for any number of dives on a non-incidental basis for the following depths:

• PADI Open Water - 18 metres
• BSAC Ocean Diver - 20 metres
• PADI Advanced Open Water - 30 metres
• BSAC Sports Diver - 30 metres**
• BSAC Dive Leader - 30 metres**

**This applies to those diving under Hazardous activities Grade 2.

Grade 3 Sports Cover:

So you’re the “real deal”, serious, and qualified diver. Then this cover was created with you in mind! It will ensure that you’re covered on a non-incidental basis, for any number of dives, for the following depths:

• PADI Open Water - 18 metres
• BSAC Ocean Diver - 20 metres
• PADI Advanced Open Water - 30 metres
• BSAC Sports Diver - 35 metres**
• BSAC Dive Leader - 50 metres**

**This applies to those diving under Hazardous activities Grade 3.

What Do I Need To Know Beforehand?

Please be aware that Essential Travel will only cover you for the grade you select if you abide by the following regulations:

• Unqualified divers - You must dive under the direction of an accredited dive marshal, instructor or guide
• Qualified divers - You must dive within the guidelines of the relevant diving, training agency or organisation, and aren’t permitted to dive alone
• If you do not hold a qualification, you will only be covered to dive to a depth of 18 metres
• If you travel by air within 24 hours of participating in scuba diving, you unfortunately won’t be covered under our scuba diving travel insurance

How Do I Book My Policy?

Purchasing your affordable travel insurance with us is straightforward, as Scubadviser.com has formed a partnership with EssentialTravel.co.uk, professional providers of sports travel insurance. Within a couple of clicks you could secure the perfect cover for your next scuba diving adventure. With our grading system, you can easily select your cover level online and then complete your payment within a few short steps.

Make sure you’re prepared for the unexpected with the right scuba diving travel insurance - and enjoy your underwater travels to the full!

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