Mary Allen
Can’t imagine yourself on vacation without being with your cat? Traveling with pets is not always easy. Above all, unfamiliar means of transport such as a ferry can become a problem.
Therefore, before you book a trip on the ferry with your cat, you should find out exactly about the transport conditions. In this way you avoid stress during the journey – or that the journey even has to be interrupted completely. This can happen, for example, if a ferry line only allows animal transport in the cabins provided for this purpose and these are already fully booked.
Traveling by Ferry: Fees for Your Pet May Apply
It’s nice if you don’t have to hand your cat over when boarding the ferry but can take the animal on deck in a transport basket. On the other hand, you have to consider that your darling is sometimes considered extra baggage and fees could be due. A surcharge that some pet owners may be happy to pay if they know their pet is in good hands, namely in their own hands.
As an alternative, some ferries also offer separate animal rooms for accommodation. With some of these, however, access for the owner is limited or not possible at all – you should be prepared for this and consider whether your cat can cope with it. After all, traveling can be pretty stressful for pets.
Your Cat Wants To Be Cared For – Also During the Journey
No matter which type of accommodation you choose: You are responsible for feeding your cat yourself, even when you are out and about. The usual cat food, a beloved blanket, or any medication that may be needed therefore belong in the luggage of every animal lover. This applies to short ferry journeys as well as to those lasting several hours. Detailed information for your route can be found on the homepage of the respective provider.