Can I take my dog on a cruise? What you should know

An upcoming dog-friendly cruise offers passengers the chance to set sail with their furry friends.

But this type of sailing is the exception rather than the rule. Pets are typically not allowed on cruise ships.

“Most cruise ships only allow service animals on board,” Sally French, travel expert at NerdWallet, told USA TODAY. “Emotional support animals are generally not permitted because they are not classified as service animals under most regulations.”

French recommends checking a cruise line’s policies before making a reservation. Carnival Cruise Line, for example, only allows service dogs. “A service dog is legally defined and individually trained to meet the specific needs of a person with a disability,” the cruise line says on its website.

Among other things, passengers must bring their own food for the dog and the dog must use designated exercise areas. French pointed out in an email that it is “common to see rules that require the dog to remain on a leash.”

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“Service animals typically must meet certain documentation requirements, including proof of training and proof of vaccination,” she added. “Some (lines) also restrict where service dogs can go.”

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However, other operators such as Cunard Line are more pet-friendly. The company has kennels aboard its ship Queen Mary 2 where dogs and cats are welcome on transatlantic sailings.

“To avoid causing homesickness, British dogs make acquaintance with a lamppost from the Cunard building in Liverpool and, of course, dogs from the USA enjoy a New York fire hydrant!” said the line on its website.

Can I take my dog on a cruise? What you should know

ByAmelia Journalton

By Amelia Journalton

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