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considers that adequate travel insurance is
vital. We have arranged
on your behalf travel insurance with one of the
best known names in the industry - Voyager Insurance
Services. The policy is arranged with UK Underwriting
Ltd and underwritten by AXA Insurance UK plc
and Primary Insurance Company Ltd. They have
been providing specialist Insurance policies
for travellers for many years and offer a unique
combination of service, cover and security for
the traveller together with a 24 hour emergency
service for medical related matters. |
| While our normal travel
insurance covers diving to 30m accompanied, which
may be sufficient for your needs, if you are
intending to book one of our Red Sea "Liveaboard"
holidays or dive more intensively, we offer additional
cover, from the same underwriters, for diving
up to 40m accompanied, but including wreck and
night diving (subject to increased excess of
£100 per claim.). |
| Note: All insurance premiums
and cover may be subject to change during the
currency of this brochure. Please call us for
a quote. |
| Policy Document: A copy
of the policy will be sent with your holiday
invoice. This document contains full details
of what is and is not covered and the conditions
of the cover. You should read the policy very
carefully (a copy of which is available online
here) or email us at olympicinsurance@olympicholidays.com. |
| If you have the misfortune
to have an accident or suffer an illness during
your holiday a 24-hour assistance service is
provided by Global Response. An experienced assistance
co-ordinator will deal with you and will ensure
that, where necessary, hospitals will be contacted
(and any necessary fees guaranteed), medical
advisers consulted and, if needed, repatriation
to the UK will be arranged. Emergency Contact
Numbers: (Tel) 0870 606 1581 (Fax) 0870 606
1583, |
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| Should you wish to dive
at any of our destinations you should consider
the following points. You can access the PADI Medical
Statement form on our website or call us and we
will send you a copy. If you are unsure about your
health you are advised to undergo a full medical
examination before booking your holiday. It is
the responsibility of each passenger to ensure
that any necessary medical clearance is obtained
before booking the holiday as full cancellation
charges as outlined in our booking conditions will
apply if you are subsequently advised not to dive.
Some medication may affect your ability to dive
safely; therefore it is essential you consult your
doctor prior to travel. A basic, beginners qualification
(PADI Open Water Diver) takes 4-5 days to achieve
and safety regulation require a 24 hour interval
between diving and air travel. You may have to
wait for a couple of days for a course to become
available. Always adhere to local regulations and
do not touch coral or marine life when diving or
snorkelling. In many areas it is illegal to remove
any coral or shells whether dead or alive. |
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| Although non-divers are
welcome on board our Liveaboard boats, please note
that you will not be permitted to dive unless you
are qualified and present your internationally
recognised certification and log book. If you are
taking your own equipment, please ensure that it
is well serviced and take any essential spares
that may not be available at your destination.
As space is restricted on board, it is suggested
that you travel as lightly as possible and use
soft luggage. Depth gauges and diving computers
may be affected by pressure and you should therefore
carry them as hand baggage in flight. Divers' knives
and similar must be packed in your hold luggage
when checking in for your flight. They will be
confiscated if in hand baggage. There are various
other recommendations for the enjoyment of your
diving holiday. If you have any questions please
call our diving experts. You will in any case be
fully briefed at your diving centre in resort or
on boarding your "Liveaboard" boat. |
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