Does Royal Caribbean Cruise Line allow dogs?


Does Royal Caribbean Cruise Line allow dogs? 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.


Do dogs have passports to travel?

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.


Do cruise ships have k9 dogs?

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.


Can I take my dog on a cruise with me?

Unfortunately, pets and other animals are not allowed on board any ships, unless they are service animals or certified therapy dogs.


Are dogs allowed on Norwegian cruise?

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.


Do cruises have sniffer dogs?

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.


Can dogs go on the Queen Mary 2?

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.


Can I cruise to Europe with my dog?

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.


Can I take my large dog on a cruise ship?

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.


Where do dogs go on a cruise ship?

Pet owners should understand that their cat or dog will not be sleeping in their bed with them. Pets will spend the entire cruise in The Kennels and are not allowed in cabins or public areas of the ship. Owners can visit with their pets only during specified visiting hours.


Do dogs sniff checked bags on cruise ships?

Drug dogs are used at some cruise ports, but not all. They are most commonly seen at ports in the US, Mexico, the Caribbean and Australia, but in Europe and Asia, they don't tend to be used very often. Typically sniffer dogs don't tend to go near passengers though, they are more used for luggage.


How much does it cost to take a dog on a cruise?

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.