Can I take my dog on a Disney cruise?

Disney Cruise Line does not offer pet accommodations on the ships or nearby the ports to house your pets while you're sailing. Pluto is the exception, obviously, since he's Captain Mickey's beloved pet! Of course, service animals are allowed onboard Disney's ships, which you can read more about on their website.



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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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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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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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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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Don't fret! Many people bring their dogs with them (even on vacation) in the Caribbean. Whether you want to island hop via air or sea, there are plenty of options to choose from.

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Cunard's Queen Mary 2 is the only cruise line to date that permits dogs and cats (sorry reptile, pot-bellied pig, and hedgehog lovers, your time hasn't quite arrived) to travel on their transatlantic sail between New York and Southampton.

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Yes, but there is an alcohol limit. Let me repeat that: the wine or champagne you can bring MUST be in your carry-on bags. Additionally, any alcohol you bring on the cruise can't be enjoyed in any lounge or public areas. So, you need to plan to drink it in your stateroom or on your balcony.

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Cruise lines also have their own security protocols and may use drug detection dogs at their discretion. These dogs are trained to detect various illegal substances, including drugs, and can alert their handlers if they detect any suspicious scents.

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Norwegian Cruise Line -Animals of any kind, except service animals, are not allowed on board. Royal Caribbean International – Royal Caribbean International welcomes service dogs on all ships. They do not accept pets.

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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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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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Some airlines require kennels with four ventilated sides for international travel. Pets are placed in a climate-controlled, pressurized compartment below the aircraft cabin and kept separate from luggage and other cargo.

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