Pets to England Via Ship!

TRAVELING TO ENGLAND BY SHIP

We are often asked about how to get pets to London without putting in them in the cargo hold of a plane. Because the UK is rabies free, they only allow certain "approved routes" for pets to enter. The only other option is via the cruise The Queen Mary 2.

The Queen Mary 2 is the only cruise liner that allows you to carry your pets on board the cruise! More and more people are interested in traveling with pets and Cunard Line, the company that operates the Queen Mary 2, is responding to the trend by extending its luxurious cruise services to four-legged passengers. Cunard recently enhanced its "Pets on Deck" program to include amenities such as fresh-baked biscuits at turndown, a choice of beds and blankets, and even a QM2-logo coat.

Queen Mary 2's kennel program is overseen by a full-time kennel master who takes care of such things as feeding and walking the pets and cleaning the ship's 12 spacious kennels. Travelling dogs and cats also receive a complimentary gift pack featuring a coat, Frisbee, name tag, food dish and scoop, a portrait with their owners, a crossing certificate and personalized cruise card. The kennels and adjacent indoor and outdoor walking areas are open throughout the day, so guests can spend time with their pets. Reservations for the kennels may be made when booking and are based on availability. Fees range from $300 (U.S.) to $500 (U.S.) per cruise. For information, visit http://www.cunard.com.