Health & Safety Coverage for Your Fishing Adventure
Your safety is our top priority. We strongly recommend comprehensive travel and medical insurance for all guests joining our fishing charters in the Andaman Islands.
Why You Need Insurance
Medical Emergencies
Covers hospital visits, medical evacuations, and emergency dental treatment while traveling.
Trip Protection
Protects against trip cancellations, delays, or interruptions due to covered reasons.
Lost/Delayed Baggage
Provides compensation for lost, stolen, or delayed luggage and fishing equipment.
Adventure Activities
Special coverage for fishing, snorkeling, and other water activities included in your trip.
Recommended Coverage
- Medical Coverage: Minimum ₹50,00,000 (≈$60,000) for international guests
- Emergency Evacuation: Including helicopter/boat evacuation if needed
- Repatriation: Coverage to return you home if medically necessary
- Adventure Sports: Must specifically mention saltwater fishing coverage
- Equipment Protection: For your fishing gear (optional but recommended)
Local Medical Facilities
Important: Medical facilities in the Andaman Islands are limited compared to mainland India. Serious cases may require evacuation to Chennai or Kolkata.
GB Pant Hospital
Port Blair's main government hospital with emergency services and basic specialists.
Private Clinics
Several private clinics in Port Blair offer better facilities than government hospitals.
Insurance FAQs
Important Reminders
- Carry both digital and printed copies of your insurance documents
- Save your insurance emergency contact number in your phone
- Check if your policy requires pre-authorization for medical treatment
- Inform us of any serious medical conditions before your trip
- Consider DAN (Divers Alert Network) insurance if you plan to scuba dive
Emergency Contacts
In case of medical emergency during your trip, contact these numbers immediately:
Local Emergency
102 (Ambulance)
108 (Emergency Services)
GB Pant Hospital
+91-3192-233-473
+91-3192-232-102
Coast Guard Emergency
1554 (From Indian mobiles)
+91-3192-238-585
First Aid Onboard
All our vessels carry basic first aid kits and our crew is trained in first aid and CPR. For serious medical issues, we will coordinate with local emergency services.
