{"id":32762,"date":"2018-02-22T11:48:19","date_gmt":"2018-02-22T10:48:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petspyjamas.com\/blog\/?p=32762"},"modified":"2025-03-03T13:02:30","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T12:02:30","slug":"can-i-take-my-dog-on-the-ferry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petspyjamas.com\/blog\/can-i-take-my-dog-on-the-ferry\/","title":{"rendered":"Europe ahoy: Our top tips for ferry travel with your furry friend"},"content":{"rendered":"

Struggling to figure out the dos and don\u2019ts of ferry travel with your faithful mutt? We\u2019re here to give you the lowdown on everything you need to know, to ensure the whole process is, ahem, smooth sailing\u2026<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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How Does It Work?<\/b><\/h1>\n

Most ferry companies allow the carriage of pets for a small fee, but every ferry line is a little different. The length and type of crossing will determine exactly how your animal has to be stored.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Below, you can find an outline of exactly what it is you need to know before travelling. We\u2019ve focussed on mainland Europe, Ireland, The Isle of Wight and The Channel Islands. To make it as simple as possible, we\u2019ll go through the info ferry line by ferry line.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Europe<\/b><\/h2>\n

More often than not, ferries travelling to Europe only allow dogs travelling within a vehicle, rather than those travelling with passengers on foot. All journeys require your pet to be part of the \u2018<\/span>Pet Passport<\/span><\/a>\u2019 scheme.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Stena Line<\/span><\/h3>\n

With many route between The UK, Ireland, Netherlands and Denmark, Stena Line is a great choice for travel. Pets can either make the journey in your car or in the ship\u2019s kennel facilities, but are not allowed on passenger decks or in cabins, so it\u2019s best to visit them to make sure they\u2019re comfortable.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you have any more specific questions, you can find all the info you need at <\/span>Stena Line\u2019s full FAQs<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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P&O<\/span><\/h3>\n

Similarly to Stena, pets must travel with a vehicle. Here\u2019s a bit more of a breakdown on the specific journeys.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dover to Calais: Travellers with dogs need to check in at 1 hour 30 minutes before departure. The cost is around \u00a315 per animal.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hull to The Netherlands: Early check-in is required on this route too, and all animals must be kept in their air-conditioned kennels, for a fee of \u00a317.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Brittany Ferries<\/span><\/h3>\n

Depending on the destination, pets can travel in your car, in the ships kennels or in a pet-friendly cabin – as long as they booked in advance.<\/span><\/p>\n

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