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All Pets Aboard with Cunard Line

December 17, 2013  |  Share:

Pets can go on cruises, too, with Cunard Line.

I think it’s fair to say we often worry about leaving our beloved pets behind when we travel overseas. Even on the most exclusive and luxurious of holidays, they are always in the back of our minds. We wonder what they are doing and if they are ok staying with relatives or in a kennel. They are part of the family, so it’s difficult not to think about them when we leave.

Imagine, for one second, that you could take your pet with you when you cruise. If you plan to cross the Atlantic aboard Queen Mary 2, you can!

Cunard is the only cruise line in the world that allows passengers to travel with their dog or cat. You may think it’s something not many people would want to do, but by the time QM2 reached her 100th transatlantic crossing back in 2008, over 450 pets had been onboard. Quite impressive!

QM2 has a well-equipped kennel with space for 12 dogs. There is also a playroom and designated walking area on the open deck. Owners can visit their animals several times a day, and at least one visit is reserved for playtime on the open deck. Cats are welcome too, but they are kept inside for obvious reasons. Owners still have the same option of visiting and playtime, so don’t worry – your feline friend won’t be left out!

It’s not just a case of taking your pet onboard, though. You’ll need the correct paperwork, and your little friend will need the proper injections and treatments. Cunard explains precisely what each pet needs upon enquiry, and of course, you can’t forget their little pet passport! It’s all pretty straightforward to arrange, though, and with fares ranging from $800 to $1,000 (depending on the size of your furry friend), really, the only question is when.

It’s one thing telling you pets are welcome onboard, but what if you could see for yourself what it was like? Well, I recently came across a woman named Nikki Moustaki – an author and dog trainer from the U.S. – who sailed from New York to Hamburg with her little dog, Pepper, a few years ago. This was his journey:

I love the idea of being able to travel with my dog. I think she would love the attention she got from other passengers walking by, and I am sure she would be incredibly excited to be at sea. I firmly believe dogs can “smell the sea air” and get just as enthusiastic about new territory as humans.

Maybe this is something to consider for your next voyage. If you would like to find out more about taking your pet onboard Queen Mary 2, you can call us on 0800 008 6677.

Updated January 2023.

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