Taking your pets with you - which Ferries allow you to take your pets with you?

If you'd like to take your cat or dog abroad via ferry then you should take note - not all ferry companies allow pets to travel and some have limits on how many pets can be carried - so book in advance to ensure you can take your pet with you. Remember many pets benefit from not being fed immediately before travelling.

LDLines

Can I take my pets?
Pets may travel providing they have the correct mandatory papers. Pets must be booked in advance and prior to travel commencing.

Brittany Ferries

Can I take my pets?
Pets are accepted on all sailings. They are kept in vehicles on ventilated decks or in special designated areas.

P&O Ferries

Can I take my pets?
Pets are not allowed on the Bilbao crossing. There is an additional supplement on taking pets on other crossings.

SeaFrance

Can I take my pets?
Pets can travel on all Sea France crossing with a pet passport at an extra charge

Transmanche Ferries
Can I take my pets?
Unfortunately pets are not accepted on Transmanche ferries
Condor Ferries
Can I take my pets?
Condor do accept pets on their ships. Animals are kept in the vehicles on ventilated decks or in special designated areas.
DFDS - DFDS Ferries
Pets are allowed on the Amsterdam Ferry Route - Newcastle - IJmuiden
IoM Steampacket
Can I take my pets?
Pets can be taken with the correct documentation and are mostly kept within the vehicles on a ventilated deck. These spaces can be limited so it is advisable to book in advance
Superfast Ferries
Can I take my pets?
Pets are permitted in special cabins only,
Rosyth ferry - started to let pets on board in 2004

The official government Pet Travel pages explain the scheme They have factsheets available to download and lots of helpful advice about what you need to do to travel with your pet.
They give you advice on how to ensure your journey goes smoothly and offer you some helpful foreign phrases that might help whilst you're abroad.


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