Everything you need to know about taking your pet on a Cruise

Some people form a bond to their pets like they would a son or daughter, and would love to go away with them. But travelling with pets may be difficult to find where you can travel and what you can travel on. However, there is now a cruise ship which allows you to take your pets on holiday with you. Cunard’s ship, Queen Mary 2 accommodates for both pets and humans and many of their cruises are located in England.

There are also pet friendly Ferries. Serving from Europe:

Anek Lines Ferries
Brittany Ferries
DFDS Seaways
Irish Ferries
P&O Ferries
P&O Irish Sea Ferries
Celtic Link Ferries
MyFerryLink
Viking Line Ferries
Stena Line

Ferries Serving from USA and Canada

Cat Ferry

Travelling with a Pet you need to take a few things into consideration when going on a Cruise

Are there kennels on board?

Yes, kennels are available but only on Queen Mary 2’s Transatlantic Crossings

How much are the kennels?

Upper kennel -$500*

Lower kennel – $700*

Cat in upper kennel $1000*

2^nd pet in same kennel $500*

*Prices are subject to change

What items do I need to bring for my dog?

You will need to bring suitable supply of all dry dog food, food and water bowls, plus any applicable blankets/bedding

Where can I feed my dog?

Dogs can only be fed in your stateroom and under no circumstance should you feed your pet ‘tit-bits’ in any public areas.

Are there any pets prohibited?

Pit Bull Terrier
Japanese Tosa
Dogo Argentino
Fila Braziliero
Or any mix of breed which included these breeds

Are there any dogs that cannot be accommodated due to their size?

Afghan
Curly Coated Retriever
Bloodhound
Gordon Setter
Borzoi
Great Dane
Briard
Greyhound
Irish Wolfhound
Irish Setter
Mastiff
Deerhound
New Foundland
Doberman
Pyrenees
St. Bernard
Saluki
Weimaraner
Bull Mastiff
Malamute

Will pets receive anything?

Pets will receive the following benefits:

A Frisbee
Name Tag
Food Dish & Scoop
Fleece Blankets
Selection of Premium Food
Healthy Gourmet Cookies

Is there an exercise area for pets?

Yes, there is an outdoor play area on board. Guests are welcome to come and exercise pets.

Do dogs have to wear a harness?

Yes, a dog will have to wear a harness, or vest, at all times when not in the stateroom.

Does the dog need anything specific before on board the ship?

If travelling from New York to Southampton– all pets MUST be fitted with a microchip, satisfactorily blood tested to ensure sufficient protection against rabies, vaccinated against rabies, official PET passport or 3^rd country certificate, , issued with an official PETS certificate, treated against ticks and tapeworm no more than 48 hours before check in and issued with an official certificate of treatment.

If travelling from Southampton to New York – all pets MUST have been issued with a current Health Certificate and had a rabies vaccination within 12 months to 14 days prior to Entry into the State of New York.