Where can my pet stay on board?

Pet accommodation options vary across the fleet and can also depend on route/ ship combinations. Below is an overview of the ships with cabins, kennels and where they must/can remain in your vehicle.

*When sailing on Pont-Aven, pets may stay in either a pet-friendly cabin or in your vehicle when sailing to/from France. When sailing to/from Spain, pets must stay in a pet-friendly cabin, or dogs can stay in a kennel. Cats must stay in a pet-friendly cabin on all sailings to/from Spain.

Kennels are available in two different sizes – large and small, on six of our ships - Galicia, Salamanca, Santoña, Pont-Aven, Saint-Malo and Guillaume de Normandie. A water tap is provided nearby and there is a dog waste bin with bags available.

Bedding is not supplied so you must bring your own. Please also bring your own water bowls, food, toys etc to settle your pet in.

Pets in kennels are not allowed in cabins or public areas of the ship and  must be muzzled and on a lead at all times outside of the kennel. This means during the journeys between your vehicle and the kennel, the kennel and the exercise area and whilst in the exercise area.

SMALL KENNELS

As a guide, the following breeds would be considered suitable for small kennels:

Toy poodle, King Charles spaniel and Jack Russell terriers.

LARGE KENNELS

As a guide, the following breeds would be considered suitable for large kennels:

German Shepherd, Labrador, Dalmatian, Boxer, Pointer and Setter.

Galicia, Santoña, Salamanca, Saint-Malo and Guillaume de Normandie

• 10 small and 2 large kennels

• Located on deck 7

The kennels are accessible at all times (except during cleaning times, 30 mins twice a day). There is an exercise area just outside the kennel area.

Pont-Aven

• 42 small and 24 large kennels

• Located on deck 10

There is a pet exercise area on deck 9 and the kennels are accessed via stairs from here.

The kennels are accessible at all times. Access is gained through a metal caged door (via a security swipe card keypad, card issued at check-in). 

Cats are not permitted to occupy kennels on any crossing.

Our pet-friendly cabins are available on eight of our ships - Armorique, Galicia, Salamanca, Pont-Aven, Santoña, Saint-Malo and Guillaume de Normandie. They are designed to comfortably accommodate a single pet. If you wish to take more than one pet, please contact us. Pets are not allowed in any other cabins or public areas of the ship.

All pet-friendly cabins have these features:

• En-suite

• Air-conditioned

• Bunk-style beds 

• Laminate flooring 

Bedding for your pet is not supplied so you must bring your own. Outside cabins have a window.

All of our cabins have fresh linen and towels. Soap and shower gel are also provided in case you want to freshen up and you'll also find at least 1 continental plug socket to use or to charge any electrical appliances that you may have.

All our ships with pet-friendly cabins have a pet exercise area on board. Remember that your pet  must be muzzled and on a lead when outside your cabin. This means during the journeys between your vehicle and your cabin, the cabin and the exercise area and whilst in the exercise area.

Galicia, Santoña and Salamanca

• 22 pet-friendly cabins on deck 7, inside and outside cabins

• Pet exercise area is next to the pet-friendly cabins

Saint-Malo

• 28 pet-friendly cabins on deck 7, inside and outside cabins. Includes pet-friendly Commodore and Club class cabins

• Pet exercise area is on the same deck as the pet-friendly cabins

Guillaume de Normandie

• 21 pet-friendly cabins on deck 7, inside and outside cabins

• Pet exercise area is on the same deck as the pet-friendly cabins

Pont-Aven

• 28 pet-friendly cabins on deck 6, inside and outside cabins

• Pet exercise area is next to the pet-friendly cabins

Armorique

• 19 pet-friendly cabins on deck 9, inside and outside cabins

Pets are not allowed in cabins, the pet exercise area or any other public areas of the ship (except registered assistance dogs). Your pet must remain in your vehicle.

Remember:

• Open your vehicle windows to provide ventilation during the sailing but make sure that your pet cannot escape

• The garage decks may be warm when you first park, but once the ship is at sea, the temperature is carefully regulated and inspected regularly

• Leave some food and water for your pet as well as absorbent bedding and familiar toys to make sure they’re comfortable

Access to the garage decks during the crossing is forbidden, except when with a member of our crew. There are no pet visits to the garage decks on overnight sailings.

To visit your pet during your sailing, you will need a ticket. To obtain a ticket, present your passport or driving licence at the information desk - your ID will be held securely during your visit.

Please note that, for security reasons, visits are limited to one person per vehicle for a maximum of 15 minutes. For exact visit times, please ask a member of crew at the information desk. Pets must stay inside the vehicle as the purpose of these visits is to check on their well-being only.

All visits are subject to operational/weather conditions and the captain reserves the right to change or refuse visits at any time.