Can dogs travel by sea?


Can dogs travel by sea? Ferries provide for convenient transportation to locations that would otherwise call for flying or longer drives. It is a great way to travel with your pet by your side. Click on the cruise / ferry line for rules and information on taking your pet aboard the ferry or cruise ship.


Where do dogs relieve themselves on a cruise ship?

Fortunately, most cruise lines have areas designated as service dog “relief boxes.” The service dog owner can request a service dog relief “box.” This box is typically filled with mulch, sod, wood shavings, or faux grass and kept in a private service area.


Can dogs go on Eurostar train?

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on trains to and from London or on our Eurostar Sun and Snow routes. However, you can travel with a guide or assistance dog or cat, but you'll need to contact us at least 48 hours before your journey.


Can I take my dog on a ship to Europe?

The only commercial ship that travels to Europe from the continental United States is the Queen Mary 2. As this type of travel is in much demand, reservations are normally made over a year in advance. Your pet will travel in a kennel supervised by a full time pet attendant.


Can I travel with my dog on a ship?

When it comes to pet-friendly cruises, there's only one ship: Cunard's Queen Mary 2 (QM2). On certain transatlantic sailings between New York and Southampton, and vice versa, you can bring your dog or cat. That doesn't mean your pet will be able to snuggle with you in your cabin.


Can dogs go on the Queen Mary 2?

Cunard's Queen Mary 2 is the only cruise line to date that permits dogs and cats (sorry reptile, pot-bellied pig, and hedgehog lovers, your time hasn't quite arrived) to travel on their transatlantic sail between New York and Southampton.


Can I take my large dog on a cruise ship?

Cruise ships in general don't allow any kind of pets. That's mainly because there's so much red tape involved that Cunard only offers a kennel on one of its three ships. Even at that, pets are only allowed on QM2's trans-Atlantic crossings, explained Robert Roughton, Cunard's specialist in kennel operations.


Can I take my dog on a ferry as a foot passenger?

Walk-on passengers with pets who choose to remain on the auto deck must stay with the animal for the duration of the sailing and ensure it is properly restrained. Pets in vehicles may remain in the vehicle for the duration of the crossing, or may be taken to an exterior passenger area.


Does Royal Caribbean allow dogs?

Royal Caribbean International welcomes service dogs on all ships. * Please note we do not accept pets. A service dog is defined as any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of a person with a disability. Service dogs are not considered pets.


Can dogs go in cabins on Brittany Ferries?

Our pet-friendly cabins are available on 4 of our ships - Galicia, Salamanca, Pont-Aven and Normandie, and are designed to comfortably accommodate a single pet. If you wish to take more than one pet, please contact us. Pets are not allowed in any of the public areas of the ship.