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What is river punting?
River punting involves travelling in a flat-bottomed boat propelled and steered using a long pole. It is usually a relaxed sightseeing activity on shallow, calm waterways and is particularly associated with places such as Oxford, Cambridge and Christchurch.
Can I get travel insurance for river punting?
Yes, policies that cover recreational river punting can be available through Direct Travel.
Select river punting when getting your quote and check that it appears on your Policy Certificate or policy documents. Use a recognised operator, follow any instructions provided and remain within the approved section of the river.
Things to remember:
- Choose river punting when getting your quote
- Check that it appears on your policy documents
- Use a recognised operator and follow its instructions
- Remain within the designated punting area
- Follow local guidance about weather, currents, and water conditions
What can travel insurance help with?
If you’re injured while taking part in insured river punting, emergency medical expenses and repatriation can be covered, subject to the terms and limits of your policy.
Depending on the policy selected, cover may also be available for cancellation, curtailment and other travel-related problems. Check the applicable Policy Wording.
River Punting FAQs
Does river punting need to be added to my travel insurance?
Activity cover varies between policies. Select river punting when getting your quote and make sure it appears on your Policy Certificate or policy documents.
Can a guided punting trip be covered?
Yes, a recreational trip with a recognised punting operator can be covered when river punting is shown on your policy documents.
Can I punt the boat myself?
Cover can be available if customers are permitted to steer the punt themselves. Follow the operator’s instructions, stay within the approved area and do not take the boat onto unsuitable water.
Can I be covered as a passenger in a punt?
Yes, recreational sightseeing as a passenger can be covered when river punting is included on your policy documents.
Can medical expenses be covered if I am injured?
Emergency medical expenses can be covered if river punting is shown on your policy documents and the claim meets the policy’s terms and conditions.
Can river punting take place on any waterway?
No. Take part only where punting is permitted and suitable for the local conditions. Do not enter restricted areas or continue against advice from the operator or local authorities.
Can I get cover if I have a medical condition?
Pre-existing medical conditions are considered separately from activity cover. Declare them when getting your quote, as cover is subject to medical screening and acceptance.
Cover is subject to the terms, conditions, limits and exclusions of your policy. Check the applicable Policy Wording and your policy documents before taking part.
