How much does it cost to take a dog on the Queen Mary 2?

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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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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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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Yes! Unlike the early ocean liners where passengers were required to bring their own food aboard, your meals are included aboard Queen Mary 2. This includes unlimited access to the Kings Court Buffet as well as three daily meals in your assigned restaurant.

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A transatlantic cruise can be enjoyed at any time of the year, however, if you're new to the experience, you may want to consider when the weather is likely to be at its calmest. The Atlantic storms are more likely from early June to late November, with mid-August to mid-October usually seeing the most activity.

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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.

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Yes – Queen Mary 2 is much larger than Titanic. At 1,132ft long, she is 250ft longer than Titanic. In metric terms QM2 is 76.2 metres longer than Titanic.

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Water during meals and coffee after meals are complimentary. Tea and coffee-making facilities are also available in all our staterooms. Guests staying in our Queens Grill suites enjoy a complimentary mini-bar, stocked with two bottles of wine or spirits of their choice and soft drinks.

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Cunard will not automatically charge gratuities to the on-board account for passengers travelling. Passengers are free to tip cabin and restaurant stewards. Gratuities are welcome, but are not expected.

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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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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.

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