Boarding and Disembarking with a Pet

If you are travelling by ferry with your pet, during boarding and disembarking it must be properly controlled, either on a lead or inside a suitable carrier as appropriate. Always follow the crew’s instructions to safely board and leave the vessel.

How should my pet board the ferry?

During boarding with a pet, the animal must be secured with a lead or inside a suitable carrier, as appropriate.

  • Dogs must be on a lead.
  • When required by the type of animal, it must be transported inside a suitable carrier.
  • Animals considered dangerous or unsociable must wear a muzzle during boarding.

How should a potentially dangerous dog board?

Potentially dangerous dogs must travel with a lead and muzzle during boarding and disembarking and comply with the applicable safety measures during the journey.

Check the requirements for travelling by ferry with potentially dangerous dogs.

What is the disembarking procedure if I am travelling with a pet?

If you are travelling with a pet, you will disembark after the rest of the passengers. This procedure is carried out for safety reasons and to prevent the concentration and movement of people from causing stress to the animal.

During disembarking, keep your pet secured on a lead or inside its carrier, as appropriate, until the crew indicates that you may leave the vessel.

What documentation do I need to board with my pet?

Before arriving at the port, check that your pet is correctly included in the booking and that you have the necessary documentation for the journey.

Check the documentation required to travel by ferry with your pet before boarding.

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