Before you travel
Travel insurance requirements
Travel insurance is mandatory for all Terra Nova expeditions. Medical, evacuation and repatriation cover must be arranged before joining your voyage.
Mandatory
Medical
Mandatory
Evacuation
Minimum cover
$250,000 USD
Also advised
Trip protection
Please ensure you are covered in case of a medical evacuation for up to $250,000 USD minimum. We also strongly recommend trip interruption/cancellation and baggage loss as well for any expedition voyage. It is important to check that you have sufficient coverage.
Recommended policy inclusions
Trip cancellation Trip interruption Baggage loss Pre-departure delays
Your choice of provider: You are welcome to arrange coverage through any insurance provider, provided it meets the requirements outlined here.
Antarctic expedition preparation
Prepare with confidence The right policy helps protect you before and during your expedition.
Suggested partners
US travellers
Faye
Comprehensive cover designed for international travel.
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Australian travellers
Freely
Flexible, app-based policies for modern travellers.
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Terra Nova — Plan My Expedition
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Do you have a question?
That's what we're here for.

Our expert team is here to help you choose the perfect expedition. No pressure, no obligation. Just an honest conversation with people who know Antarctica.

  1. 01 Tell us what you're looking for Dates, duration, who you're travelling with, and what excites you most about Antarctica.
  2. 02 We match you to the right expedition Not the most expensive one, but the right one. Our specialists have sailed these waters.
  3. 03 We answer what's holding you back Drake Passage, fitness, costs, cancellation - nothing is off the table.
  4. 04 You decide on your own timeline No pressure, no follow-up if you're not ready. This is a conversation, not a sales call.
Your Expedition Specialists Available now
Ann Souter
Ann Souter
Passenger Experience & Reservations Manager
North America & Europe
+1 302 217 6942
Lauren McDougall
Lauren McDougall
Passenger Experience & Reservations Coordinator
Australia
+61 870 830 135