Bodyboarding 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
Bodyboarding, sometimes known as boogie boarding, involves riding waves while lying or kneeling on a short foam board. Its a popular watersport thats easy to pick up, making it a common choice for beach holidays and coastal destinations around the world.
ActivitySure can cover bodyboarding when youre taking part abroad. While its generally considered more accessible than surfing, conditions at sea can change quickly, so its important to make sure your travel insurance is suitable for the environment youll be entering.
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 Bodyboarding Travel Insurance
Perfect for one-off adventures, holidays and activity breaks abroad.
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Annual multi-trip Bodyboarding 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 bodyboarding?
Bodyboarding is enjoyed worldwide, particularly in destinations known for consistent waves and long sandy beaches. Popular locations include Hawaii, Portugal and Australias Gold Coast, where surf conditions suit riders of varying ability levels. Its also widely available at family-friendly coastal resorts, where sheltered beaches and lifeguarded zones make it accessible for beginners.
Many travellers take part casually during a beach holiday rather than as part of organised sessions.
Here's why bodyboarding travel insurance matters:
Bodyboarding takes place in open water, where factors such as wave strength, tides and seabed conditions can increase the risk of injury. Cuts from rocks, sprains, collisions with boards or being knocked over by waves are all possible, particularly in unfamiliar surf conditions. Having appropriate travel insurance in place helps protect you financially if you need medical treatment while abroad.
Helpful travel tips
- Even simple watersports benefit from sensible precautions, especially in changing sea conditions.
- Stay within designated or lifeguarded swimming areas whenever possible.
- Wear fins and a wetsuit where appropriate to improve control and protect against cold water.
- Avoid entering the water during strong surf or rip current warnings.
- Be mindful of your ability level and avoid pushing beyond your limits in unfamiliar conditions.
- Always follow the instructions provided by lifeguards or local authorities and adhere to any safety recommendations made, including wearing appropriate safety equipment.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, bodyboarding is covered as standard on an ActivitySure policy. This is provided it’s done recreationally and in a supervised environment.
You can go bodyboarding at the beach, or in coastal waters. You can also bodyboard if there’s the opportunity at a water or leisure park. The important thing is that you do not bodyboard in open water, and always take part in a supervised environment.
Yes, you’re covered for all activities covered as standard for emergency medical expenses. This means if you’re injured while taking part, there’s cover as long as you’re within the terms of your policy.