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Cunard Lines Enhances its Pets on Deck Service

Wednesday, February 15, 2006

Queen Mary 2, dog walkingCunard Line, which operates luxury cruise lines such as the Queen Mary 2, announced today enhancements to its "Pets on Deck" service.

The enhancements, available only on the Queen Mary 2, includes adding a range of pet-friendly services and amenities such as fresh-baked biscuits at turn-down; a choice of beds and blankets; and even a QM2-logoed coat.

Queen Mary 2's kennel program is overseen by a full-time Kennel Master who takes care of daily pet care responsibilities such as feeding, walking and cleaning the ship's 12 spacious kennels.

As part of the enhanced program, traveling dogs and cats also receive a complimentary gift pack featuring a QM2-logoed coat, Frisbee, name tag, food dish and scoop; a complimentary portrait with pet owners; a crossing certificate and personalized cruise card. Other pet perks include:

  • extra comfortable pet beds in two sizes

  • healthy gourmet cookies for dogs and cats baked fresh daily and offered at bedtime

  • fleece blankets

  • assortment of dog and cat toys

  • cat posts and scratchers

  • selection of premium pet foods from top brands
The kennels and adjacent indoor and outdoor walking areas are open throughout the day, enabling passengers to spend significant time with their pet. Reservations for the kennels may be made at time of booking, and are based on space availability. The kennel fee ranges from $300 to $500.

Cunard's tradition of accomodating pets dates back to the maiden voyage of the Britannia in 1840, when three cats were on board. Since then, circus elephants, canaries, a monkey and even a boa constrictor have traveled Cunard.

Mr. Ramshaw, the world's only trained golden eagle, made at least 21 transatlantic crossings on mid 20th-century liners; Rin-Tin-Tin, star of 36 silent films, traveled on the Berengaria; and Tom Mix and Tony, stars of the 1930's western series "Miracle Rider," regularly trotted up the gangway. (Tony's hooves were even fitted with special rubber shoes to prevent the horse from slipping.)

In the 1950s, Elizabeth Taylor brought her pampered puppies on board the original Queen Mary and exercised them regularly on the ship's sports deck. She even ordered special meals for them from the fish chef. The Duke and Duchess of Windsor also traveled with a beloved pup and, at the Duke's behest, Cunard installed a lamp post beside the kennels.

6 Comments:

  • Hi! I'm planning a move to England from the US with 'numerous' pets(cats & dogs). What type of affordable,safe transport is avaialble?

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 10:38 AM, March 01, 2006  

  • Duh! Anyone who truly loves their pets will offer them this luxury on cunard. I have done several voyages with cunard. Because I was staying in their largest suite, the grand duplex, on every occasion they allowed my 3 dogs to stay with me and they were each given a personal butler. It was great service!

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 9:33 AM, July 02, 2007  

  • In your cabin? How often would they let you animal visit you in your cabin if you were in a normal cabin? Are the dog kennels in the same room as the cat kennels? I can't find any information on this.

    By Blogger sonb, at 6:49 PM, July 24, 2007  

  • I moving from the US to Germany. I'm taking the cruise, but need to get them to Germany without the UK quaratine.
    Does anyone know how?

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 10:52 PM, March 20, 2008  

  • for information on how to get your dog through the UK without quarantine -- http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/quarantine/pets/procedures/owners.htm


    basically: get a microchip, then rabies shot, then a blood titer that is sent off to the ONLY lap in the US that they will accept results from (kansas state univerity). dogs are not allowed to go until 6 months from the blood draw date for the titer. once the results are back, you get a form filled out by your vet & "stamped"/signed off by a specific vet in your state (there is ONE in each state - probably in your capitol city)... then you're good to go. except for the flea/tick treatment has to be done no more than 48 hours before boarding the cruise. that website gives you details on how to do all of this. :)

    good luck. :)

    By Blogger technicolorsarah, at 9:27 AM, April 15, 2008  

  • I love my dogs like they are my children and would love to have them stay with my husband and I in our room. Would this be aloud? I wouldn't go on a cruise if I thought they would have to stay the night away from me, it just wouldn't be a vacation for them or me.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 12:56 AM, July 11, 2008  

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