P&O Ferries Pet Policies
P&O Ferries
For forms, instructions and information for taking a pet aboard a P&O Ferries, P&O Ferries Pet Policies
ROUTES:
- Dover, England to Calais, France
- Portsmouth, England to Bilbao, Spain (not pet friendly due to the length of sailing)
- Hull, England to Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Hull, England to Zeebrugge, Belgium
If you are taking your pet(s) on the Dover-Calais route you
will need to check-in at least one hour before departure and the
animals must remain inside the vehicle at all times during the
crossing. Foot passengers are able to carry pets in containers
which are lockable, of sound construction and able to withstand
being secured on the ship, with the animals remaining on the
lower deck for the duration of the journey.
For the Hull-Rotterdam / Zeebrugge routes you will need to check-in at least ninety minutes before departure and the animals remain inside air-conditioned kennels on the vehicle decks during the duration of the crossing. Foot and coach passengers are unable to carry pets, with the exception of registered guide and hearing dogs.
Due to the length of the sailing we are unable to accept pets
on the Portsmouth, England to Bilbao, Spain crossing.
P & O makes a charge of $15 each way for each pet traveling onboard, with the exception of registered guide and hearing dogs, which are carried free of charge. Please note that animals cannot travel unaccompanied.
P&O FERRIES PET POLICIES HELPFUL TIPS - TRAVELING WITH A PET ON A CRUISE SHIP OR A
FERRY HEALTH CERTIFICATE
A certificate of good health is required indicating that the pet
is healthy enough for travel, is free of diseases communicable
to humans and has been properly vaccinated. We have helpful forms,
instructions and information for taking a pet aboard P&O Ferries
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL
In many cases, your destination will be another country on the
ferry or cruise line, and it will be necessary that you have the
proper documents to enter that country with your pet. Most
countries have their own version of a veterinary certificate,
sometimes called a Zoo Sanitary Certificate. In addition, some countries require an
important permit.
COLD WEATHER RESTRICTIONS
When the weather is very cold the Ferry Line may not be able to
accommodate your pet in one of the pet crates located on the
deck of the ship.
TRANSPORTING YOUR PET ABOARD SHIP
Each cruise and ferry line has different rules regarding the
method of transporting pets aboard the ship.
PET CRATES
If the ferry line allows you to transport the pet in your own
automobile or in your own pet crate, you will need to have a
suitable pet crate. The pet crate must meet certain standards of
quality and construction in order to be taken aboard ship.
To learn more about compliant pet crates, visit our Passports Container Requirements
Make sure you find the best size crate for your pet
MORE TIPS FOR PET CRUISE SHIP AND FERRY TRAVEL
1. Never give your pet a medical (prescription) sedative prior
to traveling on a ferry or cruise ship. If you have a hyper or
nervous pet, then give it a natural relaxing agent such as
HAPPY TRAVELER.
2. Always purchase your pet carrier well in advance of your trip
so that the pet can get used to it.
3. Be sure to tell the cruise or ferry line you will be
traveling with a pet as they impose restrictions on the number
of pets on a specific sailing.
4. Even though sea travel may be stressful both you and your
pet, both of you will be happier if your pet gets to travel with
you on your trip.
Don't forget to get your forms, instructions and information for taking a pet aboard P&O Ferries
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P&O Ferries Pet Policies