Pets (all dogs and cats) must be transported to and from the ferry in a secure, rigid and appropriate pet cage or box (please bring your own). The animal must be able to stand or lie down in comfort. The owner of the animal must be able to carry the cage or box from the terminal to the ship.
Can you take a dog on a boat to Europe?
Looking for a ship for your pets? 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.
Which ferries to France have dog friendly cabins?
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.
Can I take my dog on a boat to France?
How difficult is it to take a dog to France?
You will need to book in for an Animal Health Certificate (AHC) appointment with an Official Veterinarian (a vet that has done the extra course required to issue pet travel documents). This appointment needs to be within 10 days of your travel date, and at least 21 days after your dog's rabies vaccination date.
Which ferries to France have pet friendly cabins?
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.
Will my dog be OK on a boat?
Depending on the dog, you may find it is safest to carry your dog on and off a boat, always check-in with them to make sure they want to go for a boat ride and are comfortable with the experience. If your dog is large you'll need to spend some time teaching them how to get on board on slowly and safely.
Is France a pet friendly country?
The rules and regulations regarding importing your pets into France are much simpler than those involved in taking your pets into countries like Australia and UK. Even inside France, rules and laws are quite pet friendly and so are the people. Almost fifty per cent of all households have a pet in France.