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Taking Pets

Many people who are taking a freighter voyage as part of a long term stay abroad, or a permanent relocation, ask about the possibility of taking their pet with them.

For animal lovers, this would certainly be a dream solution to their relocation problems, but sadly it is impossible. Freighter shipping lines will not allow pets to stay in a passengers cabin, or anywhere else onboard ship.

The only exception to this rule that I am currently aware of is a service operated by CMA shipping lines which will take accompanied pets on their voyage from France to the French Antillies, in the Caribbean - but that's it I'm afraid!

Bookings

To make a reservation with CMA, please go to the bookings page and use the form to contact a freighter travel agent.

State clearly that it is the CMA service you are interested in - because this is the only one which will allow pets.

QM2

The Cunard liner QM2 did have a kennel deck for small animals, but I believe that this has now been removed.