Do cruise ships allow pets on board?


Do cruise ships allow pets on board? While most cruise ships have a no-pets policy, there are a few exceptions to this rule. Certain cruise lines allow small dogs on board, albeit with specific weight and size limitations. One example is Cunard Line, which permits small dogs on its Queen Mary 2 ocean liner.


Can I bring my dog on a plane?

Usually dogs are only allowed to fly in the cabin—known as carry-on pets—if they can comfortably fit in a carrier that you can stow under the seat in front of you.


Is Carnival pet friendly?

Carnival Cruise Lines-Service dogs are welcome on board. Carnival does not allow live animals onboard other than service animals. Guests must give at least 14 days advance notice if they are bringing a service animal on board.


Is Disney Cruise pet friendly?

Trained service animals are welcome in most locations on board Disney Cruise ships. All service animals must remain on a leash and under your control, or that of someone in your travel party, at all times. Further, you will be responsible for the care and feeding of your animal.


How do I get my dog to the Caribbean?

Each country has its own requirements and means of properly checking in. Some of the requirements can take months to complete. A few timely requirements include a Rabies Titer Test (results can take weeks), Lyme/Lepto vaccines (two shots 2-3 weeks apart), and import permits.


Does Cunard allow dogs?

Only dogs or cats in good health will be accepted at Cunard. No other animals will be allowed.


Can I fly my dog from Europe to USA?

All dogs must have a valid CDC Rabies Vaccination and Microchip Record and adequate rabies serologic titer. They must complete a 28-day quarantine at the US animal care facility. This option is also available to importers of 1-2 dogs who do not have a CDC Dog Import Permit.


What is pets at sea on Royal Caribbean?

Onboard Royal Caribbean ships, it's easy for even our smallest guests to make a new friend at sea. Pets at Sea allows guests to design, dress and name their very own plush pet while on a cruise vacation.


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.


Where do dogs go on a cruise ship?

Pet owners should understand that their cat or dog will not be sleeping in their bed with them. Pets will spend the entire cruise in The Kennels and are not allowed in cabins or public areas of the ship. Owners can visit with their pets only during specified visiting hours.


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.


How much does it cost to take a dog on a cruise?

Pets are accepted on all Transatlantic crossings, except the first and last crossings of the year. Availability is limited, so plan to book your cruise well in advance. The cost of transportation will be given to you at the time you make your own booking but will likely range between $800 and $1,000 USD.