INFORMATION AND HELPFUL TIPS TO TRANSPORT BY TRAGHETTO WITH YOU YOUR DOG, CAT, FERRET AND OTHER PETS
Shipping companies allow pets to be carried aboard their ferries, but there are details and regulations that you should know before planning your trip with your four-legged friends.
Going on vacation with their pets is usually a pleasure for pet owners who do not like to be separated from their pets, but sometimes it can also be a necessity in the case of passengers with visual impairments. The Ministry of Health regulates the transportation of pets on board ferries with Law No. 213 of 10/09/2004 Article 2.
What are the
operators
that accept pets on board?
Below is the list of Companies that accept pets on board their ships :
Snav, Grimaldi Lines, G.N.V., Toremar, Laziomar, Moby, Blue Star Ferries, Superfast Ferries, Caremar, Alilauro, Adria Ferries, Balearia, Anek Lines, Blunavy, Caronte & Tourist, Corsica Ferries, Sardinia Ferries, Elba Ferries, Corsicalinea, European Seaways, FRS-iberia, Jadrolinija, La Meridionale, Liberty Lines, Medmar, Minoan Lines, NLG, Pontina Navigazione, Red Star Ferries, Siremar, Tirrenia, Trasmediterranea, Travelmar, Trieste Lines, TTTLines, Venezialines, Ventouris Ferries, Virtù Ferries.
Do I have to pay the ferry ticket for my 4-legged traveling companion as well?
Generally you have to pay a ticket for your pet as well, usually it is a reduced, but not all companies adopt the same regulations.
Of course, the ticket price also varies by the accommodation of one’s pet. The service “Pet in Cabin” or Cabin with allowed entry for animals., always has an additional cost, but offers the advantage of always being able to travel alongside your animal friend in comfort.
Documents needed to transport pets by ferry
In order to transport your pet on the ferries, you need the dog’s personal documents, which will be checked by the staff on board:
- Veterinary certificate attesting to the good health condition of the animal
- As for dogs,registration with the dog registry, microchip or tattoo
- Rabies vaccination
- In E.U. countries you are required to register your pet the European Pet Passport, which contains all the necessary information.
Where to place pets on board ferries?
Owners of pets welcomed aboard ferries, must follow operators’ regulations and comply with hygiene and sanitary rules imposed by law. Especially the owner or handler is responsible for the pet accommodated on board, must also ensure the cleanliness and decorum of the spaces they occupy by taking care of droppings, the scoop is mandatory as well as the leash and muzzle:
Rules for transporting pets on ferries
- On board the ferries Dogs and cats can walk on the decks and outdoor spaces of the ships, provided they have a leash and muzzle, but they are not allowed to enter the dining, lounging and rest areas and in spaces designated for people, unless they have access to reserved cabins with animal access.
- Many ferries have kennels and catteries, i.e., areas of the ship designated for the transportation of dogs and cats, generally these are outside but sheltered spaces of the ferries. Some companies, on some routes, stipulate that animals must necessarily travel confined in these places
- Small pets should travel in the appropriate approved carriers, it is important to know that such carriers will not be provided by the shipping company.
Traveling with your pet is an exciting experience That can provide unforgettable moments. Our animal friends are welcome on ferries plying the seas around the world, however, this imposes some greater responsibilities. One must keep in mind that the trip will be more challenging for the handler who will have to take care of their four-legged friend’s needs.
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