Kayaking Travel Insurance
- 24/7 Emergency medical cover
- Search and rescue
- Repatriation
- Personal liability
Canoe and Kayaking Travel Insurance
Snowcard offer specialist kayak travel insurance and canoeing travel insurance. As one of the UK’s longest running activity holiday insurers we have been providing specialist kayak travel insurance and canoe insurance for over 35 years.
A Snowcard policy is tailor made for water sports travel and we provide specialist cover for a wide range of activities including;
- White water rafting
- Sea and surf kayaking
- Canadian canoeing
- Canoeing on lakes or flat water
- River wilderness expeditions
- White water kayaking (up to grade 5 depending on the cover option you select)
For more information and a complete list of water sports travel insurance activities that we cover please visit our activities covered page.
Why Standard Travel Insurance Including Watersports Is Not Always Suitable
When buying water sports insurance standard insurers will not necessarily cover what they deem to be more hazardous water sports activities, particularly if white water is involved. Many general travel policies like those provided free with bank accounts will only cover the lowest risk sports and limit or exclude cover for search and rescue, personal liability insurance and equipment which are extremely important for any water sports enthusiast.
It's important not fall into the trap of making price alone the only deciding factor when purchasing Kayak Trip insurance or Canoe insurance
Why Buy Specialist Water Sports Insurance Cover from Snowcard?
Having specialised in activity holiday insurance since 1990 we are one of the UK's longest running specialists insuring adventure holidays. We understand the needs of our clients as adventure travellers and that's why we have developed what we believe to be the best adventure and activity travel policies with the highest quality and flexible cover designed to respond in an emergency.
Snowcard water sports travel insurance policies provide you with complete freedom and flexibility to tailor your own travel insurance, enabling you to choose your own sums insured for baggage, sports equipment, cancellations, and our unique techno pack option which provides cover for items such as cameras and electronic gadgets. Our canoe insurance and kayak travel insurance can be personalised and tailored to suit your adventure.
No matter where you are in the world you'll also benefit from 24/7 access to specialist claims and assistance services.
How To Buy Canoe and Kayak Holiday Insurance
It really couldn't be easier to get a quote and buy canoeing travel insurance and kayak trip insurance online with Snowcard. Using the form at the top of this page simply enter your trip details for an instant quote, you can then tailor and select your own sums insured.
For single trip and annual multi-trip policies, we offer the following 5 options;
- Adventure basic
- Adventure plus
- Max adventure
- Extreme adventure
- Pro adventure
Each option covers progressively higher risk water sports activities.
If you are in any doubt about which cover option to select, then simply use our convenient 'find my level cover' tool in part 2 above. If you plan on partaking in various water sports activities, then please always ensure that you select the option which will cover your highest risk activity.
Wherever you’re going for peace of mind on your next adventure holiday don’t forget your specialist kayak trip insurance and canoe insurance from Snowcard.
If you would more information about our kayak travel insurance or our canoeing travel insurance then please get in touch with Snowcard by email 7 days a week.
Specialist Cover That Reflects How You Travel
From lakes to rapids, our policies are designed for active travel — not generic holidays.
£10m Emergency medical expenses
Search and rescue included as standard
Personal liability protection
Flexible cover levels tailored to your trip
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are planning on kayaking in Europe, then you will need a specialist water sports insurance. Standard travel policies do not cover white water kayaking and canoeing, the additional hazards associated with white water sports need to be covered by an adventure sports specialist.
The best way to prepare for and enjoy your kayaking trip safely is with the right insurance. Snowcard are specialists in all types of mountain and water sports activity travel insurance, and our kayaking insurance policies are amongst the leading policies on the market for over 30 years.
Specialist kayaking travel insurance provides you with cover for a range of situations and possibilities including emergency recovery and repatriation, medical costs and ambulance charges in remote mountain regions.
With Snowcard travel insurance, as standard you will receive medical and liability cover, £10 million for emergency medical expenses and £2 million for personal liability. All policies include search and rescue including helicopter air-ambulance. With a Snowcard policy, you can customise your insurance to cover personal belongings, sports equipment, electronics (techno pack), cancellation and travel interruption.
Cover for a Wide Range of Activities
Explore all activities
Winter & Snow
- Skiing on and off-piste
- Snowboarding
- Ski touring & heli-skiing
- Winter mountaineering
Mountain & Trekking
- Trekking
- Rock climbing
- Mountaineering
- Via ferrata & bouldering
Cycling & Biking
- Cycle touring worldwide
- Mountain biking
- Trail & downhill
- Enduro & dirt
Water Activities
- Scuba diving
- Surfing & sailing
- Windsurfing
- Kayaking & white water
Multi-Activity
- Backpacking & safaris
- Golf & tennis
- Horse riding
- General sports holidays
Why Snowcard is the best travel insurance
Experience You Can Rely On
With over 35 years of specialist experience, Snowcard has built a reputation among serious travellers across skiing, climbing, cycling and adventure travel with over 50,000 regular clients.
- Trusted by generations of UK adventurers
- Specialist policies for real-world conditions
- Independent and founder run
This isn't standard insurance adapted for adventure.
It's built specifically for it.
Still independently run. Still focused on adventure. Snowcard remains a founder-led business, with decades of experience guiding everything we do.
Confidence to Go Further
The most rewarding experiences often lie just beyond your comfort zone. With the right preparation, uncertainty becomes opportunity.
Snowcard gives you the confidence to:
- Adapt your plans
- Take on more ambitious challenges
- Focus on the experience and not the risk
Underwritten by A+ rated insurers and supported by the International Medical Group, Snowcard provides 24/7 emergency assistance worldwide.
Ready for your kayaking adventure?
35 years of specialist experience. Cover built for every kind of paddler.