On The Water

Imagine a luxurious transatlantic cruise...fine dining, luxurious accomodations, romantic walks on deck...your dog can have it all!

One cruiseline allows pets on board, which is Cunard's Queen Mary 2. Pets are allowed only on transatlantic sailings between Southampton and New York. Cunard offers a "Pets on Deck" package which provides only the finest in vacation travel for the worldy pooch.

Although your pooch is not allowed in your stateroom, there is a special kennel, complete with room service, that your dog can relax in. A kennel master takes care of feedings, walks and general care. You can visit your dog any time, and you will also have access to special indoor and outdoor walking areas.

While you're away from Fido, the kennel master provides a choice of bedding and blanket, freshly prepared dog biscuits (served at bedtime) and a QM2-emblazoned coat for stepping out in style during daily walks. Your dog will also be presented with an assortment of toys, a nametag, food dish and scoop and a complimentary portrait with their pet owner. Your dog will also recieve their own personalized cruise card to commemorate their voyage.

If you're up for cruising the high seas with your pal, you can make reservations for the kennel at the time you book your cruise. Your dog's voyage will cost about $300-500, but if you need to put your dog in a kennel while you're on vacation, it might as well be on a cruise ship!

In order to travel on board, your dog must be microchipped, vaccinated for rabies and have a satisfactory rating on all blood tests. You must also have a dog certificate or a doggy passport, and your dog must be treated for ticks and tapeworms within 48 hours prior to check-in.