Banana Boating Travel Insurance
Specialist cover for high-risk sports and adventure travel.
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Cover for specialist sports equipment
Up to £2500 for lost or stolen luggage
1 million+ Travellers protected
28 years Industry experience
Banana boating is a water-based group activity where riders sit astride an inflatable, banana-shaped raft thats towed behind a speedboat. Its commonly offered at beach resorts and is designed as a fun, fast-paced experience rather than a competitive sport.
ActivitySure can cover banana boating when youre taking part abroad. Although its usually short in duration, the activity involves speed, towing and open water, so its important to make sure your travel insurance includes banana boating before you take part.
Choose the protection that fits your adventure
Excess £100
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£1,000
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£5,000,000
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£750
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£250
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£200
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£300
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£20 per 12hrs, max. £100
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£5,000
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£2,000,000
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£250
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£750
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£60,000
Excess £75
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£3,000
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£10,000,000
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£1,500
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£250
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£200
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£500
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£20 per 12hrs, max. £200
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£7,500
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£2,000,000
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£250
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£750
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£60,000
Excess £0
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£5,000
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£10,000,000
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£2,500
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£250
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£400
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£1000
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£20 per 12hrs, max. £400
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£15,000
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£2,000,000
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£250
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£750
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£100,000
* Protection levels are based on overall cover limits, benefits and excess across each plan.
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Single trip Banana Boating Travel Insurance
Perfect for one-off adventures, holidays and activity breaks abroad.
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Annual multi-trip Banana Boating Travel Insurance
Travel more for less with year-round protection across multiple trips.
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Whether you’re planning a one-off escape, an activity-packed holiday or travelling regularly throughout the year, our protection levels are designed to give you confidence at every stage of your journey. From emergency medical cover and cancellation protection to support while you’re away, you can choose the level of cover that best fits the way you travel and the adventures you take on.
Destination Insight
Where is popular to go banana boating?
Banana boating is widely available at beach resorts around the world, particularly across the Mediterranean, the Caribbean and Southeast Asia. Calm, warm waters and organised watersports centres make it a popular choice in holiday destinations, where sessions are typically run by licensed operators and supervised from a towing boat.
Many travellers take part casually as part of a wider watersports experience during their stay..
Here's why banana travel insurance matters:
Being towed at speed across open water increases the risk of falls, collisions or impact injuries if riders are thrown from the inflatable. Even minor accidents can require medical treatment, particularly in unfamiliar locations or resort areas. Having appropriate travel insurance in place helps protect you financially if something goes wrong while youre taking part.
Helpful travel tips
- Wear a properly fitted life jacket throughout the ride.
- Hold on firmly and maintain a stable seated position at all times.Lean with the movement of the boat to help maintain balance.
- Avoid riding in rough or choppy water conditions.
- Always follow the instructions provided by the activity organiser and adhere to any safety recommendations made, including wearing appropriate safety equipment.