2025 Could See Most Active Hurricane Season Ever
Travelers planning summer vacations may want to reconsider waiting on travel insurance. Experts are warning that 2025 could mark the most active hurricane season on record, with projections of up to 17 named storms. As hurricane concerns intensify, leading travel insurance comparison site Squaremouth urges travelers to secure coverage early to protect their investments.
This year’s heightened alert comes as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) scales back emergency preparedness programs, and the aviation industry continues to grapple with widespread flight delays and disruptions. The convergence of these factors makes travel insurance not just advisable—but essential.
Trip Spending Soars, Raising Insurance Stakes
According to Squaremouth, travelers are spending significantly more on their vacations in 2025. The average trip cost has reached $7,139, a 10% increase compared to 2024. With higher stakes, Squaremouth recommends travelers opt for Hurricane & Weather insurance, the most comprehensive protection against severe weather.
This type of coverage can reimburse 100% of trip costs if a storm impacts travel plans and one of several conditions is met, such as:
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Your common carrier is delayed (typically 6 to 24 hours, depending on provider)
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Your home or destination is deemed uninhabitable
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A hurricane warning is issued for your destination
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A mandatory evacuation is announced
Travelers Taking Action Earlier Than Ever
Following the devastation of the 2024 hurricane season, vacationers are not waiting to take action. Squaremouth has recorded a 58% year-over-year increase in travelers searching specifically for Hurricane & Weather coverage. These travelers are purchasing insurance an average of 109 days in advance—far earlier than the 65-day average for standard trips.
“After an active season in 2024, travelers are more attuned to hurricane coverage this year, and they're getting it as soon as possible,” said Ned Tadic, Manager of Public Relations at Squaremouth. “Hurricane-conscious travelers are securing insurance well in advance to avoid getting caught off guard.”
