{"id":1524,"date":"2025-06-25T04:06:59","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T04:06:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cruiseparking.com\/blog\/?p=1524"},"modified":"2025-06-25T04:06:59","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T04:06:59","slug":"dog-friendly-cruises","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cruiseparking.com\/blog\/dog-friendly-cruises\/","title":{"rendered":"Paws Ahoy! A Guide to Dog Friendly Cruises\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One of the main concerns for pet parent is not just to tend to their care, but also that we cannot always take them along with us. As someone who loves dogs, I can imagine the plight of any furball owner. However, some cruises do provide a provision where we can take our pup with us for the voyage. Read on to find out more about these dog-friendly cruises.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cruiseparking.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-166 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseparking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Save-up-to-60-on-your-Cruise-parking-spot.png\" alt=\"Save up to 60% on your Cruise parking spot\" width=\"970\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">What you&#039;ll read about<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #203656;color:#203656\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #203656;color:#203656\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseparking.com\/blog\/dog-friendly-cruises\/#What_Is_a_Dog-Friendly_Cruise\" >What Is a Dog-Friendly Cruise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseparking.com\/blog\/dog-friendly-cruises\/#Cunards_Queen_Mary_2\" >Cunard&#8217;s Queen Mary 2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseparking.com\/blog\/dog-friendly-cruises\/#Destinations_to_Sail_Around\" >Destinations to Sail Around<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseparking.com\/blog\/dog-friendly-cruises\/#Things_to_Know_Before_Booking\" >Things to Know Before Booking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseparking.com\/blog\/dog-friendly-cruises\/#Tips_for_Sailing_with_Your_Furball\" >Tips for Sailing with Your Furball<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_a_Dog-Friendly_Cruise\"><\/span>What Is a Dog-Friendly Cruise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Over the years, there has been a major hike in the necessity of a pet-friendly cruise, and some of the cruise lines have recognized this and made it happen. Unlike in the old times, you don&#8217;t have to leave your woofer at home or in someone else&#8217;s care. With the new policies and facilities provided by the cruise lines, you can enjoy your vacation on a cruise with your pet. A dog-friendly cruise takes the stress off of you while traveling,\u00a0by providing proper space for pets, from the beginning of the journey till the end. Create long-lasting and fun memories with your fur baby without any hassle.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cunards_Queen_Mary_2\"><\/span>Cunard&#8217;s Queen Mary 2<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Currently, there is only one cruise ship that officially welcomes pets (dogs and cats) on board, and it is Cunard&#8217;s Queen Mary 2. The iconic ship starts sailing mostly from\u00a0New York and has exceptional transatlantic itineraries for pet travel. It is not a recent advancement made by the cruise to include pets, but this started dating back to the times when people crossed the Atlantic with their dogs in tow. The cruise line has continued to follow its legacy to date by providing pets with the best facilities available. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1529\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1529\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1529\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseparking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Pet-on-Cruise-Deck.jpg\" alt=\"Pet on Cruise Deck\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1529\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Image by- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/small-young-white-brown-dog-sitting-1130088380\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Anze Furlan<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The cruise ship comes with a <strong>dedicated kennel deck<\/strong> for both cats and dogs. There are around 24 climate-controlled kennels for these pet friends. Not just the kennels, but there are <strong>special staff<\/strong> assigned to make sure your pet is well-fed, cared for, and is doing proper exercise. Though pets are not allowed to visit the passenger cabin, the owners can visit their pets on a regular basis during the designated time. Not just this, they can also take the pets for a little <strong>walk inside<\/strong> the ship. Additionally, Cunard&#8217;s Queen Mary 2 also offers a <strong>dog-play area<\/strong> and plenty of treats for the pets.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Destinations_to_Sail_Around\"><\/span>Destinations to Sail Around<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Since Cunard&#8217;s Queen Mary 2 is the only one that offers the cruise experience with our pets, let&#8217;s explore where we can travel with our furry little friend.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table data-tablestyle=\"MsoTableGrid\" data-tablelook=\"1696\" aria-rowcount=\"6\">\n<tbody>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"1\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-celllook=\"4097\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cruise Details<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-celllook=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Port of Call<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-celllook=\"17\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Starting Price<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"2\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-celllook=\"4096\">\n<p aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Eastbound Transatlantic Crossing<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">(8 Nights)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">New York, NY, USA&gt; At Sea &gt; Southampton, England, UK<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-celllook=\"16\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a3 1199<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"3\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-celllook=\"4096\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Caribbean Celebration<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">(13 Nights)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">New York &gt;At sea &gt;Basseterre &gt;Castries &gt;Bridgetown &gt;Roseau &gt;Philipsburg &gt;At sea &gt;New York<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-celllook=\"16\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a33239<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"4\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-celllook=\"4096\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Transatlantic Crossing<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">(16 Nights)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">New York &gt; Newport &gt; At sea &gt; Halifax &gt; At sea &gt; New York &gt; At sea &gt; Southampton &gt; At sea &gt; Hamburg, Germany<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-celllook=\"16\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a33599<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"5\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-celllook=\"4096\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Transatlantic Crossing And Caribbean Celebration<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">(21 Nights)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">New York &gt; At sea &gt; Basseterre &gt; Castries &gt; Bridgetown &gt; Roseau &gt; Philipsburg &gt; At sea &gt; New York &gt; At sea &gt; Southampton<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-celllook=\"16\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a34139<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"6\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-celllook=\"4352\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Round-trip Transatlantic Crossing<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">(30 Nights)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-celllook=\"256\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">New York &gt; At sea &gt; Southampton &gt; Rotterdam &gt; At sea &gt; Southampton &gt; At sea &gt; Trondheim &gt; At sea &gt; Tromso &gt; At sea &gt; Andalsnes &gt; Bergen &gt; At sea &gt; Southampton &gt; At sea &gt; New York<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" data-celllook=\"272\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a34759<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These are a few of the best cruise itineraries offered by Cunard&#8217;s Queen Mary 2. Make sure to check the sites for more such exciting itineraries.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_to_Know_Before_Booking\"><\/span>Things to Know Before Booking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While you are thrilled to take your paw-pal, do not forget these steps. As joyful as the journey would be, you also need to have a keen eye on planning before the cruise.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pet Passport<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Though not always, some cruises require a Pet Passport, especially for international travel. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Vaccinations<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: This is an important part of your journey. Ensure you have the proper rabies vaccinations and health certificates while traveling.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kennel and not Cabin<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Yes, for some of us, it is painful to have our paw babies locked away, but inside the ship, dogs are only allowed to stay in the ship&#8217;s kennel and not in your cabin. However, service animals are allowed inside the cabin. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Size Restrictions: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While some cruise lines allow all types of pets, some have restrictions on certain breeds and their size. Ensure that you have booked the right one for your fur friend.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fees:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Not everything comes for free, so keep in mind the pet care service fee while onboarding. It can differ from cruise lines to cruise ships.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1530\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1530\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1530\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseparking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Dog-on-Cruise.jpg\" alt=\"Dog and Owner on a Cruise\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1530\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Image by &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/young-woman-sitting-on-deck-cruise-2607850287\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Anastasiia Akh<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_for_Sailing_with_Your_Furball\"><\/span>Tips for Sailing with Your Furball<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Want to know how to make your first sailing trip with your pet memorable? Make sure that you don&#8217;t miss these pet travel tips. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Early Exposure<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Ensure your pet is already accustomed to crowds and noise.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pack Smart<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Bring everything your dog might need, including regular food, a favorite toy, a leash, and bedding. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Exercise<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Have fun with the dog playtimes and do not miss your regular walks on deck.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Port Days<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Now, the tricky part is that not all destinations allow pets to get off. So, keeping a check on the local rules would always be good.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Emergency<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Have basic first aid supplies with you and know where veterinary care is at ports.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<strong>Sources<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><i>Queen Mary 2 Luxury Cruise Ship &#8211; Holidays with Cunard<\/i>. (n.d.). <span class=\"url\">https:\/\/www.cunard.com\/en-gb\/cruise-ships\/queen-mary-2\/9<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the main concerns for pet parent is not just to tend to their care, but also that we cannot always take them along with us. As someone who loves dogs, I can imagine the plight of any furball owner. 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