Mrs.Naughty Posted November 2, 2013 #1 Share Posted November 2, 2013 My best friend is my dog that I bought for $20.00 form my local pound. My husband travels extensively for work and our dog has EARNED his spot in our family, we luv our dog so much. Our dog loves being out doors,going for hikes, massages and going to the beach. So yes i'd be willing to pay between $1500. and $3000. for my not so little mutt to cruise. The thought of leaving him alone on our next cruise makes me just a little sad.:( And yes I would also be willing to pay for excursions, couples massages and a non alcoholic beverage package for him. As I would not expect him to drink that water. So my question is would anyone else be willing to pay for their pooch to cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lionesss Posted November 2, 2013 #2 Share Posted November 2, 2013 ??? No Sea Ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitty9 Posted November 2, 2013 #3 Share Posted November 2, 2013 No. I would not pay anywhere near that kind of money, and I LOVE dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserking Posted November 2, 2013 #4 Share Posted November 2, 2013 My best friend is my dog that I bought for $20.00 form my local pound. My husband travels extensively for work and our dog has EARNED his spot in our family, we luv our dog so much. Our dog loves being out doors,going for hikes, massages and going to the beach. So yes i'd be willing to pay between $1500. and $3000. for my not so little mutt to cruise. The thought of leaving him alone on our next cruise makes me just a little sad.:( And yes I would also be willing to pay for excursions, couples massages and a non alcoholic beverage package for him. As I would not expect him to drink that water. So my question is would anyone else be willing to pay for their pooch to cruise? Then why don't you? You can cruise on the Queen Mary 2 and take your dog along where they can stay in the kennel. You visit your best friend every day on deck 12 where they are allowed outside to play. When we win the lottery our fondest wish is to sail the World Cruise on the QM2 and bring our fluffy pal Binky along with us. Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs.Naughty Posted November 2, 2013 Author #5 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Sweet! I had no idea. I will check out their itineraries. Hope they have something good. My husband usually flies his piper to the ports we sail out of and that may be perfect for us! Do they do anything special for the dogs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserking Posted November 2, 2013 #6 Share Posted November 2, 2013 (edited) Sweet! I had no idea. I will check out their itineraries. Hope they have something good. My husband usually flies his piper to the ports we sail out of and that may be perfect for us! Do they do anything special for the dogs? Why, Yes. The dogs all receive a lovely QM2 coat to wear. A play area on board for the dogs and owners. Plus you get to board the ship with your dog on a leash. Here's a link to a woman's travels aboard the QM2 with her dog. http://theroadunleashed.com/posts/qm2_kennels_faq Jonathan Edited November 2, 2013 by cruiserking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Scrapnana Posted November 2, 2013 #7 Share Posted November 2, 2013 QM2 only allows dogs (that are not assistance dogs) on transatlantic crossings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs.Naughty Posted November 2, 2013 Author #8 Share Posted November 2, 2013 QM2 only allows dogs (that are not assistance dogs) on transatlantic crossings. Thanks for the info! I'm sure my husband is feeling pretty smart right now! He promised to take our dog on a cruise with us for my birthday. I'm looking into Kensington tours! I'm thinking my dog will like Hawaii. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrowe70 Posted November 2, 2013 #9 Share Posted November 2, 2013 We took our dog once on the Alaska ferry from Washington state to near Anchorage. Took our car and a bunch of camping gear as well. :) Best. cruise. tour. ever. I would not pay to take a pet on any other cruise. I believe the fee on the ferry was about $30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy from Delaware Posted November 2, 2013 #10 Share Posted November 2, 2013 I know you're not claiming that your dog is a service dog, but this thread may give you some insight into what would be necessary to bring a dog on board, and visit certain ports. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=585728 Personally I'd be extremely upset if there were pet dogs on my cruise unless they were kept in a separate area of the ship, and nowhere near me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquilegia Posted November 2, 2013 #11 Share Posted November 2, 2013 I'll say straight out that I think you are joking with us. Just in case you're not, Cunard transatlantics go from Southampton to New York, so I'm not sure how Hawaii comes into your calculations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs.Naughty Posted November 2, 2013 Author #12 Share Posted November 2, 2013 I'll say straight out that I think you are joking with us. Just in case you're not, Cunard transatlantics go from Southampton to New York, so I'm not sure how Hawaii comes into your calculations. Because late last night my husband suggested we book our cruise with Kensington tours. As I'm not interested in a Trans Atlantic cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcwingwalker Posted November 2, 2013 #13 Share Posted November 2, 2013 I'll say straight out that I think you are joking with us. Just in case you're not, Cunard transatlantics go from Southampton to New York, so I'm not sure how Hawaii comes into your calculations. Like! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartbda Posted November 2, 2013 #14 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Because late last night my husband suggested we book our cruise with Kensington tours. As I'm not interested in a Trans Atlantic cruise. Then how are you going to take your dog if you are not interested in a transatlantic and that's the only way you can take a dog? Booking with a particular company is not going to help.:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookwife Posted November 2, 2013 #15 Share Posted November 2, 2013 if you think you will be able to do any sort of trip to Hawai'i with a dog.. think again. the quarantine regs are EXTREMELY stringent and the number of hoops and expense that must happen is stupid high. in other words you can forget about it unless you are moving there permanently and have 6 months to kill with Fido in Quarantine kennels. the only way to avoid that is to come directly from a rabies free country with zero stops or layovers in between. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted November 2, 2013 #16 Share Posted November 2, 2013 While I loved my dog beyond belief (she's since passed), I would not have paid to take her on a ship! Sorry! It's just not the appropriate place for an animal! She would not have been happy at all.....used to having her yard, grass, squirrels, etc..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calliopecruiser Posted November 2, 2013 #17 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Do not vacation with your dog to Hawaii - it is a rabies free area and so restrictions on incoming pets are very strict. The minimum quarantine is 5 days, but in order for that to be an option you must follow some specific requirements including getting some specialized blood work done. Otherwise, the quarantine might be up to 3 or 4 months. It can cost you anywhere from several hundred to over a thousand dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6rugrats Posted November 2, 2013 #18 Share Posted November 2, 2013 .And yes I would also be willing to pay for excursions, couples massages and a non alcoholic beverage package for him. As I would not expect him to drink that water. If you are willing to spring for the alcoholic beverage package, I will dress up in a dog suit and pretend to be your dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Scrapnana Posted November 2, 2013 #19 Share Posted November 2, 2013 (edited) There was a lady on my last cruise (Disney - eastern Caribbean) who had one of those tiny purse size dogs with her. I was extremely surprised when I saw the dogs head pop out of the purse at the adult pool. I mentioned this at dinner and I was told that the rumor was that the woman was a princess from a middle eastern country and because of some diplomatic reason was allowed her dog. Edited November 2, 2013 by Scrapnana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bookish Angel Posted November 2, 2013 #20 Share Posted November 2, 2013 I love my cat Calypso a lot and as much as I miss her on vacation, I enjoy being able to put clothing down without her jumping on it for 10 - 14 days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swells1 Posted November 2, 2013 #21 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Well, I pay about $400 to not take my baby boy (in kennel charges). I would certainly pay as much to bring him. He's a good traveler, though. We've had him a year now, and he's stayed in about 6 different hotels. Other than shedding on the sheets, he's never been any trouble. I seriously doubt any of our neighbors knew he was there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esilef Posted November 2, 2013 #22 Share Posted November 2, 2013 I like the idea if traveling with your pets but logically unless the ship has been specially designed to take pets then it's just not logical. I will not be taking out purebred cats on our South Pacific cruise. They will stay with their nana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esilef Posted November 2, 2013 #23 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Lol could you imagine the pool deck! Excuse me sir please move your poodle from the sun lounge. The whole deck taken up not by chair hogs bug by pets sun baking & reserving lounges for their owners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmomof4 Posted November 2, 2013 #24 Share Posted November 2, 2013 If you are willing to spring for the alcoholic beverage package, I will dress up in a dog suit and pretend to be your dog. I wonder if they'd like to adopt an adult daughter ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamessemaj Posted November 2, 2013 #25 Share Posted November 2, 2013 I would not take a dog on a cruise and I would not book a cruise that allowed dogs other than valid service dogs. I would not book a hotel that allowed dogs. I would not attend any public event that included dogs. Get my drift here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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