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Insurance information

The cost of travelling without insurance can be high, not only financially but in terms of disruption to your family holiday. With almost 50 years experience of arranging self-drive family holidays we think we know many of the pitfalls that befall our clients when travelling in Europe so we have selected a reputable insurer who offers a wide range of policy options. The special policies we have agreed with Travel Insurance Facilities are specifically designed to cover the problems encountered on self-drive holidays.

We strongly recommend that you read the links below, in particular to see what exclusions apply and whether a policy is suitable for you. There is also a short summary of the insurance policy at the bottom of this page.

Important information about your insurance

Booking conditions

It is a condition of booking with Canvas Holidays that, at the time of booking, you either give us details of the insurance cover you have in place (which must provide the same level of cover as our policy) or that you take our insurance.

Please see our booking terms and conditions.

Whilst it is your responsibility to obtain adequate insurance for all members in your party, we, as experts in overseas travel, will be very happy to help you meet this responsibility with our specially tailored travel and motor breakdown insurance packages which are simple to understand and sensibly priced.

We do not give advice or make personal recommendations in relation to any travel insurance product. You must make your own decision as to whether any insurance product we offer is suitable for your requirements. See the important information about your travel insurance for more information

Please see Policy Details above for the exclusions that apply to these policies.

If you wish to cancel your insurance policy you may do so within 14 days of booking unless you have already travelled, made a claim or intend to make a claim.

Personal insurance packages for the whole family

We have negotiated family insurance packages for two adults and all dependent children. These packages offer considerable savings on our individual personal insurance and car breakdown prices.

Personal insurance

Duration of policy Personal insurance (per person)
Children under 4 free
with a paying adult
Up to 4 days £10
5-8 days £16
9-15 days £26
Extra week or part thereof £5.50

All premiums include Insurance Premium Tax at the current rate.

Family insurance package (2 adults & all children)

Duration of policy Family
(2 adults and all children)
Up to 4 days £30
5-8 days £48
9-15 days £78
Extra week or part thereof £16.50

Note: Vehicle must be less than 15 years old. All premiums include Insurance Premium Tax at the current rate.

Family Plus insurance package (vehicle plus 2 adults & all children)

Duration of policy Family + vehicle
(2 adults and all children)
Up to 4 days £40
5-8 days £69
9-15 days £94
Extra week or part thereof £19

Note: Vehicle must be less than 15 years old. All premiums include Insurance Premium Tax at the current rate.

Personal Insurance - summary of cover

Please see links above for full policy details.

Section/Cover Limit
(up to)
Excess per person
Cancellation or curtailment Final invoice cost £25
Emergency medical & associated expenses £5,000,000 £25
Loss of passport £500 No excess
Delayed personal possessions £100 No excess
Personal possessions £1,500 £25
Personal money £500 £25
Personal accident £15,000 No excess
Missed departure or missed connection £500 No excess
Delayed departure
- delay
- abandonment

£100
No excess


£5,000
£25

Personal liability £5,000,000 £100 (Damage to property)

Additional expenses
- beach closure
- catastrophe
- holiday disturbance


£75
£1,000
£1,000


No excess
No excess
No excess
Legal expenses £25,000 No excess
Prevention of cruising £1,500 No excess
Pet care £100 No excess


Canvas Holidays is a trading name of Canvas Holidays Limited and is an Appointed Representative of The Hoseasons Group Ltd, Spring Mill, Earby, Barnoldswick, Lancashire BB94 0AA UK for the sale of insurance. The Hoseasons Group Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) to deal in and arrange insurance. The Hoseasons Group Ltd’s FSA registration number is 312463. You can check this information on the FSA’s register at www.fsa.gov/register or by contacting the FSA on 0845 6061234

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