How to Add a Pet to Your Ferry Booking
Most ferry operators allow you to take your pet with you. Some ferry routes are restricted to a limited number of kennels - please check below before you book your ticket.
To add a pet to your booking you must either:
Call us on +44 (0) 1793 707567 (Monday - Friday 09.00 - 17.30) or email us with your ticket number and requirements.
We will then add your pet(s) to your booking and re email your ticket showing the extra charge. EU legislation allows rabbits and rodents such as guinea pigs and mice to travel withou the need for a pet passport.
THERE IS NO AMENDMENT CHARGE FOR DOING THIS.
Travelling With A Pet Abroad
Below is information on the basic requirements and current prices for each ferry operator that will allow pets onboard.
For full information for those wishing to take their pets abroad under the Pets Passport Scheme further information can be obtained from the DEFRA website.
Please Note: Check-in time for passengers travelling with animals is between 1 hour & 2 hours prior to the scheduled departure time, times vary with each operator.
Basic Requirements When Taking Your Pet Abroad
At check in your pet will need:
- To have been vaccinated against rabies at least 6 months before you travel
- To have a microchip (this must be inserted before its anti-rabies vaccination)
- Check whether you need an International Driving Permit
- Must be blood tested at least 6 months prior to departing
- An up to date pet passport if bringing your pet back to the UK
- Have an official recognised EU pet passport
Pet Charges by Ferry Operator
| Ferry Operator | Charges |
| Brittany Ferries | From £41.25 return to France, From £69 return to Spain Kennels are provided on their longer routes generally the Santander and St Malo routes. On their other vessels, animals will only be permitted to travel in the vehicle during the crossing. |
| Condor | UK to France: Pets are charged £30 for the first pet, and £15 per subsequent pet when travelling on a return journey. Please Note: If travelling one way from UK to France there is no charge however YOU MUST inform us so we can add the pet to your ticket, (there is no charge for us to do this). Please Note: If travelling one way from Channel Islands to France there is no charge however YOU MUST inform us so we can add the pet to your ticket, (there is no charge for us to do this). |
DFDS Seaways (LIMITED) |
Only allow pets on Newcastle - Amsterdam and Harwich - Esbjerg services. £19 single, £38 return |
| Eurotunnel | £30 per pet (direction from France to UK only). |
| Fastnet | £18 per pet each way – pets can be put in secure, kennel runs - each of which can accommodate one or more dogs or cats with access throughout crossing. They can also stay in the vehicle but no access allowed. |
| Irish Ferries | Ireland - UK - If your pet is staying in your car for the duration of the journey there is no need to declare him/her before travel - No Charge Ireland - France - Between €45-€70 per animal each way. This fee includes the use of a kennel on board. |
| LD Lines | £18 per pet each way (limited on overnight crossings) |
| DFDS Seaways (Formerly Norfolkline) | £30 per pet (direction from France to UK only). |
Stena Line (formerly Norfolkline Irish) (LIMITED) |
Carry pets free of charge as long as advised at the time of booking. Note: Animals other than guide dogs and disability assistance and are not permitted in the passenger areas onboard ship and must remain in the vehicle during the crossing. CHECK FIRST BEFORE BOOKING - LIMITED AVAILABILITY |
P&O Ferries (LIMITED ROUTES) |
Dover - Calais - NOT LIMITED - £15 per pet each way. MAXIMUM 5 PETS. Hull-Rotterdam/Zeebrugge - LIMITED - £17 per pet each way - pets remain inside air-conditioned kennels on the vehicle decks during the duration of the crossing. CHECK FIRST BEFORE BOOKING - LIMITED AVAILABILITY |
| P&O Ferries Irish Sea | There is no charge however you must ensure that the pet is added to the booking so do email or call us with these details. Your pet must stay in the vehicle during the crossing, but you may visit the pet subject to staff availability. To arrange to see your pet visit the Information Desk onboard. |
| SeaFrance | £25 per pet (direction from France to UK only). |
| Stena Line | Pets travel free on Irish Sea routes to Ireland or Britain. On Harwich-Hook of Holland route, pets travel for £13 each way. Foot passengers - No dogs on the Stena Express fast craft on the Dun Laoghaire - Holyhead and Rosslare - Fishguard routes. Foot passengers may bring small pets in a pet traveler’s case. The pet will be placed on the car deck for the duration of the journey. For other routes click here |
Transeuropa
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No pets are able to travel on their Ramsgate - Ostend route. |
Transmanche (LIMITED) |
From £18 each way CHECK FIRST BEFORE BOOKING - LIMITED AVAILABILITY |
Generally there are no charges for guide dogs. Please contact us prior to your booking.
Last Updated 24th January 2012
