Skydiving Insurance
For tandem flights and under instruction
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Emergency medical cover abroad
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Cancellation cover
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Cover for one-off tandem skydiving
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What does skydiving insurance cover?
Skydiving travel insurance is designed for tandem skydives and student skydivers taking part in instructor-led training with a recognised skydiving centre.
Please note: Cover is intended for supervised skydiving activities and does not include solo or independent skydiving outside the policy terms.
Our sports travel insurance can provide protection for emergency medical expenses, repatriation, trip cancellation and curtailment, activity or course fees, sports equipment, and search and rescue, alongside the core travel insurance benefits you need for the rest of your holiday.
If you’re looking to do a one-off tandem skydive or beginner training session, you can add a skydiving bolt-on to your travel insurance. It’s a simple, flexible way to cover your skydive and can even be added after your trip has already begun.
Our policies provide three different types of cover: Sports travel insurance, Sports accident, and Activity Top-Up. Please ensure you select the most suitable cover for your activity, when you get a quote and always review your policy documents.
Sports equipment is excluded under our bolt‑on cover.
Only a summary of the policy’s coverage is presented on this page. Please refer to policy documents for full details of what is and what is not covered, when you get a quote.
How much does skydiving insurance cost?
The price of skydiving travel insurance will vary depending on the destination you’re travelling to, how long you’re travelling, your age, and the level of protection you need.
You can adapt the level of cover you need by choosing the most appropriate plan, bronze, silver or gold. This way you can increase your cover for sports equipment, trip cancellation and baggage, for example.
Get a personalised skydiving insurance quote today and choose the cover that’s right for your trip.
Pricing example
£80.03**
Example quote is based on:
- Sport Selected Tandem Skydiving
- Sports Group Group 6
- Package Bronze
- Policy Single Trip Travel Policy
- Duration 5 days
- Destination Europe
- Emergency Medical Treatment £10,000,000
- Trip Cancellation £1,000
- Sports Equipment Cover £200
- Search and rescue £15,000
- See more benefits when you get a quote
This example is based on a real quote from our website on 18/09/2026 for a 5-day, single trip, adult policy. It is shown for illustrative purposes only. If your circumstances or requirements differ, your quote may be higher or lower. The quote you receive will be based on the information you provide about your activities. Get a quote for pricing tailored to your requirements.
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Our Claims Record
Average pay out for each insurance claim
£1,599.09*
How to make a claim
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A Recent Claim Example
“One of our policyholders became unwell while in South Africa to play Cricket. They sought medical treatment and were treated for suspected appendicitis, with symptoms of stomach cramps, high fever and nausea. Because they secured our Sports Travel Insurance, they were covered to seek medical treatment.”
Total Paid Out
£5,971.47
Claim Type
Medical Assistance
Policy Type
Sports Travel Insurance
Incident
Medical assistance
Policy Excess Applied
£90.00
Location
South Africa
Disclaimer
*Data relates to all SportsCover Direct Insurance claims from Jan to Dec 2025 inclusive. Claim example from 2025.
Medical cover explained
We provide cover that considers your medical circumstances. Complete a medical declaration to ensure you’re properly protected, as part of the quotation process.*
*Please note, just because you’ve declared a medical condition or injury doesn’t mean it is automatically covered. The insurer needs to assess it first and will inform you by email if any terms apply.
Medical conditions must be declared
All pre-existing conditions considered
Cover available up to age 74
We'll review your details
Most declarations don't mean exclusion
Any terms will be confirmed by email
Why choose us
SportsCover Direct is a specialist insurance provider focused entirely on sport. For over 30 years, we’ve helped athletes, teams and organisations get the protection they need, whether they’re travelling, competing, or training abroad or in the UK.
Covering 500+ sports
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Established over 30 years
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FAQs
Yes, you can select this activity when you get a quote and are covered for the benefits on your policy.
This would depend on the circumstances. We can cover damage-related claims by the airline, but we cannot cover loss related claims by the airline.
You can be re-imbursed for the cost of your activity, if you are unable to take part in certain circumstances. If you can’t skydive because of safety issues, such as weather, your activity provider should provide a refund.
Typically, activity providers will jump at 12,000 feet in tandem, with a max height of 15,000 feet. There are no specific height restrictions for this cover, but this policy will only cover you to skydive with an instructor.
Yes, our Skydiving Travel Insurance can generally be taken out even if you have a medical condition. We can almost always offer cover at no extra cost, but occasionally our underwriters may apply special terms if you subsequently needed to make a claim relating to your condition.
It’s always best to inform us about your planned activities when purchasing insurance with us. This ensures you have the right level of coverage for your needs.
Yes, personal liability costs are covered, up to £2 million. Personal Liability is excluded in respect of any claim which is made by, against, or on behalf of any pilot accompanying you.
Standard travel insurance policies do not always cover hazardous sports. Our Sports Travel Insurance is specifically designed to cover over 500 high risk activities such as bungee jumping, skateboarding, ski-acrobatics and many more.
Yes, this would be covered with personal effects cover, for damage or theft.
We can cover over 500 activities. You can add extra sports and activities to your policy, depending on the sport, this could affect the price of your premium.
Our policy is designed for amateur skydivers. If you’re participating in competitions or professional skydiving, please contact us to discuss your specific needs.
Yes, our policy includes emergency medical expenses and repatriation coverage up to £10,000,000, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy.
No, our policy does not cover indoor skydiving at wind tunnels. Our coverage is designed for outdoor skydiving activities.
Yes, we offer coverage for sports equipment, with limits ranging from £200 (Bronze) to £600 (Gold), subject to a £90 excess plus 10% of the claim amount.
Yes, this would be covered with sports equipment cover, for damage or theft. Depending on the level of cover you select we can cover up to £5600 worth.
Our policies will cover anyone up to the age of 74 at the time of purchase. An applicant aged 75 or over cannot be covered.
Yes, you can opt for different zones you need cover for:
- Zone 0: Trips within your Country of Residence (medical fees excluded)
- Zone 1: Europe, including some non-EU countries
- Zone 2: Worldwide excluding the United States of America and Canada
- Zone 3: Worldwide including the United States of America and Canada
Your cover is restricted to any country on the ‘no travel’ list indicated by the Foreign Office.
You can specify the activity you require, for example, Skydiving under instruction. You are covered for the benefits listed on your policy.
Contact our claims department as soon as possible. You’ll need to provide details of the incident and any relevant documentation, such as medical reports or police statements.
Our Sports Travel Insurance policy provides up to £5,600 worth of equipment cover. This add-on not only protects your own equipment, but also any equipment you hire during your trip. It also covers your skydiving equipment in transit to and from your destination.
Our policy covers various types of skydiving, including tandem jumps, solo jumps under instruction, and qualified solo skydiving. Always check the specific terms of your policy to ensure your planned activity is covered.
The main differences are in the coverage limits and benefits. For example, the Personal Accident benefit ranges from £10,000 in Bronze to £25,000 in Gold. Higher tiers also offer more comprehensive coverage for things like sports equipment and activity fees.
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