Pet Friendly Cruises In 2023 - Price And Departure Date

The only pet friendly cruise Us to Europe is Queen Mary 2 from Cunard Line. The ship has carried furry babies for 180 years.

Queen Mary has not only welcomed dogs on board. Years back, it carried exotic animals Elephants, Raccoons, Monkeys and more.

On this cruise, pets are the most pampered ones. They have 24 kennels and a broader space for playing while crossing the Atlantic.

An interesting fact about the ship is that celebrities like to travel through Queen Mary 2 carrying their pets.

7 Day Transatlantic Package

The ship will depart from New York on 8 Dec 2023 and arrive in Southampton, England, on 15 Dec 2023. It is a 7-day cruise that also has a return package.

If you wish to return, you can travel back to New York through the "7 Day Transatlantic" package from 15 Dec - 22 Dec.

The overall cost is $749 per person for the first tour, and pets are accepted under the same scheme.

Queen Mary 2 Pet Policy:

Before sailing, passengers must present necessary documentation before their pet can travel. You should know that pets cannot travel unaccompanied on the QM2.

Allowed Breeds:

• Small breeds: poodle, terrier, bulldog, etc.
• Large breeds: Labradors and Alaskans require multi-kennel accommodations

Banned Breeds:

• Afghan, Bloodhound, Curly Coated Retriever, Borzoi (Russian Wolfhound), Gordon Setter, etc.

Food is provided at a dedicated time and the kennel attendant can prepare any special food requirements upon your request.

Bow Wow Brunch Cruise is an awareness program organized annually. The event is held to gather money for orphaned animals at Helen Woodward Pet Center.

Bow Wow allows people with their family and furry friends to enjoy a delicious buffet dinner. There will be snacks, desserts, and unlimited champagne for 21+ adults.

The pet buffet is also set in a dog relief area where the animals will be served portions. Cost of the tour is $89.95, excluding taxes.

It will happen on a small cruise boat on Saturday, September 23rd, 2023. Boarding time is reported at 11:30 am and Cruise will start from 12:00 noon till 2:00 pm. 

Bow Wow Pet Policy:

• The leash cannot be retractable one
• The owner must have the responsibility of dog
• Aggressive dogs aren't allowed
• One dog per person must board
• If one dog injures another then the owner is responsible for vet charges

Seadog Cruises is basically a thrilling speedboat ride in Lake Michigan. Dog rides are free on the tour but owners must pay $59.

It is an exciting lakefront ride in a small boat that can accommodate up to 135 guests at once.

During the 75-minute ride, passengers will see Chicago's famous Skyline. The journey will start from Chicago's Navy Pier in a jet-propelled engine that will take it to the shoreline at top speed.

The departure date is from March - October. You can book here.

Seadog Cruises Pet Policy:

• Friendly Dogs only welcomed
• Dogs must be leashed
• Tickets must be purchased using "Puppy" code

Watermark Cruises is a fun short tour of Annapolis's iconic Harbor Queen. The cruises are offered regularly throughout the year.

You can also join group tours to colonial guides from St. Michaels. Pets are allowed once the owner purchases tickets.

Watermark taxi costs $4-$28, depending upon the journey. It takes 60 minutes to complete the trip.

The departure date is from Jun 11 - Jun 17, 2023.

Watermark Cruises Pet Policy:

• Free tour for pets
• Dogs must be social
• Dogs should have leashes all the time

BayWatch Dolphin Tours has been serving in the Galveston area since 2005. The tour is located in Pier 21 near downtown Galveston.

It is a family-friendly fun ride that takes 45 minutes to complete. At a cost of $10 per person, you'll embark on a journey through a narrated tour.

You'll encounter dolphins in their natural habitat. An advantage is that the boat has no propellers, so the dolphins will not run away.

The tour happens every day from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM.

BayWatch Dolphin Tours Pet Policy:

• No tickets are required for the pets
• Dogs should not be aggresive
• Owner is responsible for the dog if it hurts anyone

DIY Stena Line Cruise is a ferry that connects Rotterdam to Belfast. They operate through RoRo and RoPax ferries.

The tour price ranges from $17 to $380, regarding the duration and location. Also, the price of tickets for pets is similar to their owners.

During Britain and Ireland tour, you'll get meals included in the price.

In October 2022, they banned Pets on the Irish Sea Route but had to reverse it because customers poured with anger.

You can book the tour for 2023 every month; the ferries will sail from 1:00 PM. It can be a one-way trip or a round trip.

DIY Stena Line Cruise Pet Policy:

• Pets must be pre-booked before sailing
• Kennels are not available
• Pet cabins must be booked through the ticketing process
• A person can take two dogs at once

Tallink Silja Line is an overnight cruise in the Baltic region. From the Swedish capital, you can voyage to the capital of Finland.

You'll have to pay $130 per person, including a meal package. It would be very costly if you only wish to purchase a ticket and add a meal on board.

Similarly, a dog's ticket would cost around $33 without a meal. No kennel or cage facility exists, so you must carry your dogs.

They should be wormed at least five days before entering the cruise. Your dog must have a passport that can be obtained from a certified veterinarian.

Departure dates are available daily; you can click the link for more information.

Tallink Silja Line Pet Policy:

• Two pets per cabin allowed
• Special pet cabins cost $19
• Dogs should not be aggressive
• Pets must have a leash