Is Royal Caribbean pet friendly?

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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We are sorry but pets are not permitted onboard. Carnival Cruise Line only permits service/working dogs on board our ships. Therapy/companion or service dogs in training are not permitted onboard.

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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 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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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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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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Situations such as rough waves or strong currents can make the water too dangerous for your dog. Be on the lookout for dangerous sea animals, like stingrays and jellyfish, that could be near the shore. Avoid hot sand. Especially midday, sand can get blisteringly hot and can burn your dog's paw pads.

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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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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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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.

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Depending on the airline, your pet may be able to travel on your flight either in the cabin or in the cargo hold. Confirm this ahead of time with your airline. On airlines that allow pets to travel, only small dogs and cats that can fit in special carriers under the seat are allowed in the cabin.

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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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Airlines are required to allow service animals and emotional support animals traveling with individuals with a disability to sit with them in the cabin of the airplane. If requested prior to the flight's departure, the traveler must be given a bulkhead seat. In the terminal, airlines must provide animal relief areas.

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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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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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Most airlines require that the carrier with the pet inside weighs no more than 8kg (about 17.6lbs). Alitalia is the only airline to allow slightly heavier pets in cabin on flights between the US and Europe with a maximum weight of 10kg (about 22lbs).

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Europe is one of the most dog-friendly places to visit. Furry companions are welcome in shops, restaurants, even on public transport in many countries. It's always important to research each destination before travelling.

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