Can I take my dog on a boat from the US to Europe?

Looking for a ship for your pets? The only commercial ship that travels to Europe from the continental United States is the Queen Mary 2. As this type of travel is in much demand, reservations are normally made over a year in advance. Your pet will travel in a kennel supervised by a full time pet attendant.



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There are many smaller ferries that are pet friendly; but the only commercial transatlantic vessel that will accept pets is the Queen Mary 2.

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Regulations for Shipping Pets to Europe
  1. Microchip.
  2. Rabies Vaccination and Certificate.
  3. EU Health Certificate.
  4. For further movements within the EU, this certificate will be valid for four months from the date of issue or until the date of expiration of the rabies vaccination, whichever date is earlier.


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Looking for a ship for your pets? The only commercial ship that travels to Europe from the continental United States is the Queen Mary 2. As this type of travel is in much demand, reservations are normally made over a year in advance. Your pet will travel in a kennel supervised by a full time pet attendant.

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Looking for a ship for your pets? The only commercial ship that travels to Europe from the continental United States is the Queen Mary 2. As this type of travel is in much demand, reservations are normally made over a year in advance. Your pet will travel in a kennel supervised by a full time pet attendant.

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Take A Cruise On The Queen Mary II They have ONE boat (the Queen Mary II) that takes pets across the Atlantic. It sails from New York, taking 7 days to make the crossing to Southampton UK, and it operates around once per month from ~mid-April through ~mid-Jan. And frankly, it looks like an AWESOME experience!

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Can I take my dog to France by ferry? Yes, you can easily take your dog on board our ferries. Only assistance dogs are allowed in public areas, all other pets must stay in your car, an onboard kennel or a pet-friendly cabin, and the pet exercise area.

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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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Typically, large dogs are only allowed to be flown as checked baggage or cargo. Cargo is the more costly option, but it allows you to fly separately from your dog, and it is easier to track their journey since they are not attached to your passenger ticket.

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Top 6 Dog Friendly Countries in Europe
  • Italy: heaven for dogs! ...
  • Switzerland: Swiss people are very friendly towards dogs both when interacting with locals and with businesses. ...
  • Netherlands: Your life is so easy when walking around with a dog in the Netherlands.


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To introduce a dog, cat or ferret into Spain, the pet must: - Be identified with a microchip, or tattoo (if it was done before 03/July/2011 and provided that it remains legible). - Be vaccinated against rabies with a valid vaccine at the time of travel and included in the passport. - Have a European pet passport .

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Animals are recognised as sentient beings, capable of feeling emotions and pain. Starting from September, a free responsible pet ownership course will be required to meet your pet's needs. All pets must be registered to ensure they receive proper care and prevent abandonment.

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There are a number of considerations and implications for transporting pets and in the interests of the comfort and safety of our customers, crews and animals we don't accept any pets on our services. Eurostar is not registered as a carrier of pets and therefore, we're unfortunately unable to make any exceptions.

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