Adventure with Peace of Mind: Trip Protection for Thrill Seekers

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The adventure tourism market is growing and getting more expensive, and with it, an uptick in interest for travel insurance coverage for extreme sports and activities. 

Squaremouth.com, the nation's leading travel insurance marketplace, reveals that searches for specific policies that cover sports and adventure are up 20% since last year, and policy sales are up 42%. 

Adventure Demand Soars, Costs Follow

In a recent Squaremouth survey of over 10,000 travelers, more than 40% of respondents said they were "looking for adventure" when they booked their trips. 

Notable Travel Insurance Stats for Adventure Travel:

• Sales for Squaremouth's top adventure policies have increased 21% YOY
• Trip costs to Antarctica, Nepal, popular safari destinations, and other famous adventure destinations have increased an average of 12.6% YOY

Trips With Greater Risk Require Specific Coverage

Most travel insurance customers purchase a policy primarily to cover unforeseen injuries or illnesses. However, only certain plans offer coverage for medical emergencies and travel disruptions resulting from participating in extreme sports and hazardous activities. 

Common Adventure Activities Insured by Travelers in 2023: 

• Hiking
• Snorkeling
• Snow Skiing
• Cycling
• Safari

Examples of Extreme Adventure Activities That Can Be Covered:

• Shark Diving 
• Ice Climbing
• Heli Skiing
• Skydiving
• White Water Rafting

Aside from generous medical coverage, these policies offer specific coverage for those with adventurous itineraries, including the following: 

• Search & Rescue: Search and Rescue coverage pays for the costs associated with finding a traveler in the event they become lost, disoriented, or go missing while participating in a recreational activity during their trip.
• Sports Equipment Loss: Sports Equipment Loss can reimburse a traveler in the event their own sports equipment is lost or damaged during a covered trip.
• Sports Weather Loss: Sports Weather Loss can reimburse a traveler's prepaid and non-refundable trip payments when they are not able to participate in a sport or activity due to inclement weather.

Methodology: Squaremouth analytics compared travel insurance policy sales for trips being insured between January 1, and June 20 between 2022 and 2023. 

Notes to editors

Available Topic Expert: Megan Moncrief, President, is available for comment and interview. [email protected] (727) 378-0938

About Squaremouth: Squaremouth.com has insured over 3 million travelers. Using Squaremouth's intuitive quoting and comparison engine, award-winning support team, and verified customer reviews, travelers can save time and money to find the best travel insurance policy for their trip.

SOURCE Squaremouth