Free Diving Travel Insurance
Specialist cover for high-risk sports and adventure travel.
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Free diving is underwater diving without breathing equipment, relying on breath-hold technique rather than air tanks. It is typically enjoyed as a supervised recreational activity in clear, calm waters, with sessions focusing on safe technique, controlled descents and careful recovery at the surface. Participation must be at an amateur level only.
ActivitySure can cover free diving when you are taking part abroad, provided the activity meets the policy conditions. Because free diving involves breath-hold diving and changes in pressure underwater, its important to make sure your travel insurance includes free diving before you take part overseas.
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
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£5,000
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£10,000,000
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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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£100,000
* Protection levels are based on overall cover limits, benefits and excess across each plan.
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Single trip Free Diving Travel Insurance
Perfect for one-off adventures, holidays and activity breaks abroad.
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Annual multi-trip Free Diving Travel Insurance
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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 free diving?
Free diving is popular in destinations known for good visibility and calmer conditions, such as parts of the Red Sea, Greece and the Philippines. These locations often have established dive centres offering structured sessions, which can make it easier for travellers to take part under supervision and in controlled environments.
Many people join organised sessions led by qualified instructors, especially when practising deeper dives or improving breath-hold technique.
Here's why free diving travel insurance matters:
Free diving carries specific risks, including shallow water blackout, pressure-related injuries and fatigue. Even with supervision, incidents can happen, and access to medical support may be limited depending on the location. Travel insurance helps protect you financially if you need emergency treatment or support while abroad.
Helpful travel tips
- Never dive alone, as a competent buddy or instructor can respond quickly if you get into difficulty.
- Stay within comfortable depths and build up gradually, rather than pushing limits during a holiday session.
- Ascend slowly and follow correct equalisation techniques to reduce pressure-related injuries.
- Wear appropriate safety equipment recommended for the session, such as a mask, fins and suitable thermal protection.
- Rest properly between dives to reduce fatigue and improve recovery at the surface.
- Always follow organiser instructions and adhere to safety guidance throughout the activity.
Frequently asked questions
Freediving can be covered by ActivitySure, but it must be selected when you arrange your policy.
It involves diving underwater while holding your breath, which brings serious risks including blackout, pressure-related injuries, and difficulty surfacing safely.
You’ll need to make sure freediving is specifically shown on your Policy Certificate.
If you’ve declared the activity, you’re covered for emergency medical expenses in relation to taking part. This means if you’re hurt while taking part or require medical assistance while freediving, you’re covered for treatment, hospital stays, transport, and repatriation if medically necessary.
Yes, you should only freedive under proper supervision, with a qualified instructor or recognised activity provider where appropriate. You must follow all safety instructions, use the recommended safety equipment, and never freedive alone.
No. While snorkelling takes place near the water’s surface, and scuba diving uses breathing equipment, freediving relies on breath-holding. This means that the risks are much greater and more varied, so the activity must be selected specifically to cover you for your participation. Without doing so, you may not be covered for any injuries or related expenses.
Yes, freediving training may be covered if freediving has been added to your policy and you are taking part as an amateur. You should train with a qualified instructor, stay within your ability level, and follow the organiser’s safety rules at all times.