I had an inquiry about a week ago, clients wanting to take their pooch on Queen Mary 2 from Southampton to New York then come back on Queen Mary 2 about two months later in 2020.
I could see that there was good availability on the two sailings I had found but I had to see if there was space for their 9 month old Cockerpoo. The ‘kennels line’ which Cunard call their pets at sea phone number is only available from 2pm so I knew we would be calling USA. The lady answered and iI started to give my inquiry….she said ‘let me stop you right there, there are no kennels available from New York to Southampton in 2020’ No sailing could fit my Cockerpoo on.
This is why…There are 36 kennels on QM2. 12 for Cats and 24 for dogs…however your dog has to fit into these categories…So if you are thinking of taking your dog to the Big Apple be quick. 2021 QM2 sailings should be on sale in September.
Kennel Sizes
Now that Queen Mary 2 has been remastered there are 24 kennels in total:
- 12 Small upper kennels are – 24.5H” x 35.5W” x 35.5D”. A weight restriction of 25lbs or less applies.
- 12 Large lower kennels are – 36H” x 35.5W” x 35.5D”. A weight restriction of 26lbs or more applies.
Vaccinations and Certification
If you are coming from a non-EU country, other than the USA, please be advised that it is your responsibility to check with DEFRA for the requirements to enter the UK.
If travelling from New York to Southampton: all pets must be:
- Fitted with a microchip
- Vaccinated against rabies and tapeworm
- Issued with an official PETS certificate, official PET passport or 3rd country certificate
If travelling from Southampton to New York: all pets must have been:
- Issued with a current Health Certificate (the health certificate should show that the dog or cat was examined by a veterinarian within 30 days of entry of the dog or cat into the State of New York)
- Had a rabies vaccination within 6 months to 14 days prior to Entry into the State of New York.
Breeds We Cannot Accommodate
Due to their size, we cannot accommodate the following breeds: Afghan, Curly Coated Retriever, Bloodhound, Gordon Setter, Borzoi (Russian Wolfhound), Great Dane, Briard, Greyhound, Irish Wolfhound, Irish Setter, Mastiff, Deerhound, New Foundland, Doberman, Pyrenees, St. Bernard, Saluki, Weimaraner, Bull Mastiff and Malamute.
If the dog is “small for their breed”, Cunard kennels need to have exact measurements to ensure the dog will fit. The dog from the head to the floor and hind quarters must be less than 36″ high and less than 60″ long.
Dogs Prohibited by the UK Pet Travel Scheme:
Pit Bull Terrier
Japanese Tosa
Dogo Argentino
Fila Braziliero
or any mix of breed which includes these breeds.
These dogs are considered fighting dogs and are illegal in the UK.