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Can I bring my dog on a Carnival cruise?

We are sorry but pets are not permitted onboard. Carnival Cruise Line only permits service/working dogs on board our ships. Therapy/companion or service dogs in training are not permitted onboard.



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Carnival only permits working service dogs onboard their ships, which does not include service dogs in training, other service animals, or emotional support animals. Guests are required to have all the proper documentation and immunizations for their service animals in hand as they board the ship.

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Pets are accepted on all Transatlantic crossings, except the first and last crossings of the year. Availability is limited, so plan to book your cruise well in advance. The cost of transportation will be given to you at the time you make your own booking but will likely range between $800 and $1,000 USD.

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While most cruise ships have a no-pets policy, there are a few exceptions to this rule. Certain cruise lines allow small dogs on board, albeit with specific weight and size limitations. One example is Cunard Line, which permits small dogs on its Queen Mary 2 ocean liner.

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Royal Caribbean International welcomes service dogs on all ships. * Please note we do not accept pets. A service dog is defined as any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of a person with a disability. Service dogs are not considered pets.

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Fortunately, most cruise lines have areas designated as service dog “relief boxes.” The service dog owner can request a service dog relief “box.” This box is typically filled with mulch, sod, wood shavings, or faux grass and kept in a private service area.

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While most cruise ships have a no-pets policy, there are a few exceptions to this rule. Certain cruise lines allow small dogs on board, albeit with specific weight and size limitations. One example is Cunard Line, which permits small dogs on its Queen Mary 2 ocean liner.

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Cruise ships in general don't allow any kind of pets. That's mainly because there's so much red tape involved that Cunard only offers a kennel on one of its three ships. Even at that, pets are only allowed on QM2's trans-Atlantic crossings, explained Robert Roughton, Cunard's specialist in kennel operations.

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You probably have a plan for your own passport, but your animal companion needs one too. All pets traveling to and from the United States need a passport.

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The sniffing dogs are part of several initiatives Carnival has implemented over the past year to curb unruly behavior onboard its cruise ships. While users are much less likely to create a scene onboard, the penalties for drug use are much more severe than most people would expect.

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According to the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA), loud noises are one of the most common stress triggers in dogs. Our four-legged friends can hear a frequency of 15-50,000 hertz.

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Guests cannot take liquor bottles with them to public areas. Only wine or champagne that was ordered through The Fun Shops can be served in the dining room or Steakhouse.

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Example Estimate: Flying one small dog (like a Chihuahua) domestically via cargo with a pet-friendly airline, will likely cost between $275 USD to $300 USD. Larger dogs' airfreight (like a Great Dane) can go up to around $1000 USD for a domestic move, especially if you have a custom kennel.

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Norwegian Cruises Norwegian accepts service animals under the ADA guidelines but they do not accept emotional support animals. For service dogs to board the ship, guests must provide up-to-date vaccination records as well as a USDA or International health certificate for their service dog.

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Usually dogs are only allowed to fly in the cabin—known as carry-on pets—if they can comfortably fit in a carrier that you can stow under the seat in front of you. A small number of airlines, including JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, and Etihad Airways, allow passengers flying with dogs to buy an extra seat for their pet.

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Depending on animal breed and size, they can travel as a carry-on or be transported through American Airlines Cargo. Carry-on pets are limited to cats and dogs that meet the size, age and destination requirements.

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Pets traveling in the cabin need to stay inside a carrier. Carrier requirements may change from airline to airline, but dogs should be able to stand naturally and turn around inside it without touching the sides or top. Can my cat or dog sit on my lap? No.

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Each country has its own requirements and means of properly checking in. Some of the requirements can take months to complete. A few timely requirements include a Rabies Titer Test (results can take weeks), Lyme/Lepto vaccines (two shots 2-3 weeks apart), and import permits.

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