The Windstar Cruises Travel Protection Plan protects you in several ways. If your flight is delayed 3 hours or more, you can take a later flight and you will be reimbursed up to a maximum of $1,000 for your Additional Transportation Cost to join your Trip and for the cost of any unused land or water Travel Arrangements. See policy/certificate for full details.

You will also be reimbursed up to $100 per day to a maximum of $1,000 for any additional accommodation and travel expense if you incur a delay of 12 hours or more for a covered reason during your Trip. See policy/certificate for full details. 

 

 

 

Medical conditions for which there is treatment; or a recommendation for treatment, diagnostic test or exam; or for which drugs or medicine are prescribed during the 60 day period prior to your effective date are Pre-Existing Conditions. The policy excludes your Pre-Existing Conditions and those of a Traveling Companion or a Family Member traveling with you. Exception: Medical conditions that are treated or controlled solely with medication and remain treated or controlled without an adjustment or a change in medication during the 60 day period prior to your effective date are not considered to be Pre-Existing Conditions. See policy/certificate for full details. 

IMPORTANT! - The Pre-Existing Condition Exclusion is waived if payment for this plan is received by Windstar Cruises within 14 days of the date Your inital Payment or Deposit for Your Trip is received, and You are not disabled from travel at the time Your plan payment is paid.

 

 

 

Fortunately, passports and visas can often be replaced in a very short period of time.  Sometimes as quickly as 24 hours.  There are a number of passport service agencies who can provide this expedited service for you. Click here for a passport service agency.

 

 

 

The Windstar Cruises Travel Protection Plan does not provide coverage if you cancel your Trip based upon what may or may not happen.

 

Remember, when you purchase the travel protection plan (FSP Full Sail Plan), you may also purchase the Windstar Cruises Pre-Departure Cancellation Waiver Benefit (FSP+ Full Sail Plus Plan) that allows you to cancel or change your Windstar Cruises cruise travel arrangements up to the day of cruise departure for any reason. For complete details of the Windstar Cruises Optional Cancel For Any Reason Waiver.

 

 

 

The Windstar Cruises Travel Protection Plan covers all baggage delays of more than 24 hours during your Trip. You will be reimbursed up to $500 for personal articles you buy (such as toiletries, a change of clothing, etc.).  Be sure to keep receipts for anything you purchase.

Your delayed or lost baggage will be tracked for up to one full year, if requested.

 

 

 

The Windstar Cruises Travel Protection Plan covers medical expenses resulting from an illness or injury during your Trip. If you must be medically evacuated to another facility or home, these costs are covered as well. See policy/certificate for full details.

The Windstar Cruises Travel Protection Plan includes a 24-hour worldwide assistance service to help you with medical or legal emergencies during your Trip. See policy/certificate for full details.

 

 

 

To file a claim, call the Claims Administrator, Trip Mate, at 1-800-888-7292. Their Customer Service Representatives will assist you with your claim and mail you the appropriate claim form(s). Claims may also be reported online and claim forms downloaded at www.tripmate.com.  See policy/certificate for full details.

 

 

 

Frequent flyer miles are not covered if you must cancel or interrupt your Trip. If you cancel your Trip for a covered reason, you will only be reimbursed the money actually paid for the Trip.

 

 

 

The Windstar Cruises Travel Protection Plan provides coverage for job termination provided: 1) your job loss is the result of your involuntary termination of employment or layoff; 2) was not under your control; and 3) you must have been continuously employed with the same employer for 1 year prior to the termination or layoff.

 

 

If you have a specific question about the Windstar Cruises Travel Protection Plan, please contact Trip Mate.