Routes:
Helsinki, Finland – Mariehamn, Finland – Stockholm, Sweden
Turku, Finland – Mariehamn, Finland – Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm, Sweden – Mariehamn, Finland
Mariehamn, Finland – Kapellskar, Sweden
Helsinki , Finland- Talinn, Estonia
Requirements
Pet cats and dogs are accepted on all Viking Line Ferries with the exception of the Birka/Gotland route. Owners must notify Viking Line Ferries that they are traveling with a pet when booking their own ticket.
Pets riding in vehicles cannot be visited by owners, so all food, water and comforts must be provided to them after check in. Pets are accepted in vehicles at no charge between October 1 and March 30 on the Helsinki/Tallinn route. All pets must remain in cabins on overnight routes. No pet must ever be unattended.
Pets must be microchipped, vaccinated for rabies and accompanied by either an EU Health Certificate of EU Pet Passport according to regulations of the Pet Travel Scheme. Dogs traveling on routes inbound to Finland must have proof of a tapeworm treatment administered by a licensed veterinarian between one and five days of travel.
Related: Pet Import Requirements for Sweden
Related: Pet Import Requirements for Finland
Related: Pet Import Requirements for Estonia
Travel tips
1. Make your reservations early. Pet friendly cabins and kennels, if available, are in great demand and book up quickly.
2. Arrive at the dock in plenty of time to check in your pet.
3. Walk and exercise your pet before boarding.
4. Bring portable water and food bowls as you will be responsible for the care of your pet.
5. Bring a muzzle and a sturdy leash as these things will be needed to walk your pet.
6. 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 an all-natural calmer.
7. Always purchase your pet carrier well in advance of your trip and encourage your pet to use it so that your pet can get used to it.
8. 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.
9. Do not try to sneak your pet to your cabin or any areas of the ferry where they are not allowed. Be a responsible pet owner and follow the pet policies of the ferry.
10. 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.
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To the best of our ability, we ensure that recommendations given on PetTravel.com reflect the current regulations. We cannot predict how a given ferry may enforce these regulations. Noncompliance may result in the ferry refusing to board your pet. We suggest that you minimize the disruptions that may occur by following Viking Line Ferries pet policy.
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