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WITH the busy holiday season fast approaching, more pet owners are choosing to bring their four-legged companions with them rather than leave them behind.
As the cost of pet boarding continues to rise and kennel availability remains limited during peak travel periods, travelling together is becoming an increasingly popular option for families planning summer getaways.
Irish Ferries is making this easier than ever, offering a range of pet-friendly travel options designed to ensure a comfortable and stress-free journey for both pets and their owners.
On Irish Sea routes, passengers can choose the option that best suits their pet, including access to the Pet Den lounge – a dedicated indoor space where pets can relax alongside their owners. The Pet Den features comfortable seating, leash hooks, water stations and access to outdoor deck walkways, allowing pets and owners to stretch their legs and enjoy fresh air during the journey.
Passengers can also book pet-friendly cabins on selected vessels, including James Joyce, while onboard kennels are available on selected routes. Alternatively, pets may remain in the owner’s vehicle during the crossing.
On the Ireland–France route, pets are accommodated in onboard kennels on W.B. Yeats, with owners able to visit pets during the crossing for short walks and feeding. A limited number of pet-friendly cabins are also available on Isle of Inisheer.
With the added convenience of travelling in your own vehicle, bringing everything you need for the trip and avoiding airport queues, ferry travel offers a relaxed way for the whole family to travel – including the family pet.
Top Tips for Travelling with Pets This Summer
- Schedule a pre-travel health check and ensure all vaccinations and documentation are up to date.
- Travel during cooler parts of the day where possible.
- Ensure pets have access to water throughout the journey.
- Bring familiar bedding, blankets or toys to help them feel comfortable.
- Introduce carriers or crates in advance to help pets become accustomed to travelling.
For more information on travelling with pets, visit IrishFerries.com.
About Irish Ferries
Irish Ferries is the market leading and award-winning Irish ferry company operating on routes between Ireland and Britain (Dublin to Holyhead, and Rosslare to Pembroke), Ireland and France (Dublin to Cherbourg) and Britain and France (Dover to Calais).
On Irish Sea routes, Irish Ferries operates up to 12 sailings a day, with a fleet of modern cruise ferries, including the famous Ulysses, and the James Joyce on Dublin to Holyhead and Isle of Innisfree on Rosslare to Pembroke.
Irish Ferries also operates the stylish W.B. Yeats connecting Dublin to France (Cherbourg) throughout the year.
The Dover to Calais service offers a back-to-back service with the Isle of Inishmore and Oscar Wilde ships with a choice of up to 20 sailings daily and access to a space charter arrangement offering a turn up and go service for Freight.
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