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How do pets travel on a ferry?

Travel by Ferry with a pet Passenger ships over 25 meters in length must provide specially-designed areas for pets traveling with their owners. These areas must have 1 animal cage for every 200 passengers.



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In general, there are dedicated places on the boats for the pets to do their business. If it's not the case, it's on the outside deck. In any case, you will need to pick up his poops and if possible spill a little water on the pee.

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Walk-on passengers with pets who choose to remain on the auto deck must stay with the animal for the duration of the sailing and ensure it is properly restrained. Pets in vehicles may remain in the vehicle for the duration of the crossing, or may be taken to an exterior passenger area.

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Pets in carriers are allowed in interior passenger areas aboard Washington State Ferries. Uncaged pets are not allowed to remain in interior passenger areas for the duration of a voyage. In some cases, described below, leashed pets may transit through interior areas in order to access exterior passenger areas.

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Use toys or a blanket Give your dog an item of clothing with your scent on, or their favourite toy or blanket to keep them calm during the journey. A toy will also help to keep them distracted during the journey.

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Dublin's coastal towns are full of stunning spots to walk your pup and the city has plenty of dog-friendly restaurants to relax over a cup of coffee. One place that you'll see lots of people walking their dogs is Killiney Hill.

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All the Washington State ferries allow you to stay in your car. Being in a front car in bad weather can be interesting. All the car decks are open end to end, and the boats are double ended.

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How to Cure Seasickness
  1. BE IN CONTROL. If you're traveling in a boat or car, it's easy to get motion sick if you're not the one driving. ...
  2. AVOID CERTAIN FOODS. ...
  3. PICK A GOOD POSITION. ...
  4. MAKE YOUR SENSORY CUES MATCH UP. ...
  5. TALK YOURSELF OUT OF IT. ...
  6. DESENSITIZE YOURSELF. ...
  7. EAT GINGER. ...
  8. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF PRESSURE POINTS.


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Your pet must be taken on board the ship in your car and must remain either in your car or in the kennels provided by Irish Ferries for the duration of the voyage. The kennels can be booked in advance and are free of charge. Family pets are not allowed on the passenger decks at any time.

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There are three dog friendly cabins on each vessel available for use by either foot passengers or vehicle passengers, and these are booked on a first come first served basis. Or we have our kennels located on deck 7 (details and sizes can be viewed below).

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Pets in vehicles may remain in the vehicle for the duration of the crossing, or may be taken to an exterior passenger area.

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Drive on in the comfort and security of your own car with in-car check in. Stay in your own vehicle while waiting to board.

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