Pets on board
Travel by ferry with your 4-legged friend
Areas accessible to pets
Pets can safely walk along with their owners on all the external decks of the ships, leashed and muzzled. Access to them is not permitted in common areas, restaurants, armchairs and passenger rooms.
Small pets (up to 6kg), including dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, birds and small fish, must travel in their own cages or suitable carriers; for those of larger size (over 6 kg) there are specific accommodations on board dedicated to their stay, where they can rest during the journey.
Cabins with pet access
On board all Grimaldi Lines ships there are special internal or external cabins where access is allowed to pet friends. These cabins are equipped with the same services as standard cabins but with the addition of Linoleum flooring, of the anti-odour sanitizing mat and suitable linen to ensure maximum care and cleanliness. The cabins with access for pets can accommodate up to 3 pets.
The cabins of this type are limited in number, check availability directly online. If you can’t find the item “cabin with access for pets”, availability is exhausted on the selected date. Pets can however access the external decks of the ship or be accommodated in the spaces dedicated to them (over 6kg).
Pack the suitcase for your 4-legged friend
Remember to pack some essential things for your pet:
- Food stock
- Bowls for water and food
- Muzzle
- Leash
- Dustpan
… and don’t forget its favourite toy!
Hygienic bags are available on board and can be requested at the reception.
Mandatory documents and treatments
For the transport of pets (dogs, cats and ferrets), in addition to the leash and the muzzle to be worn for access to common areas, it is mandatory to have some compulsory medical documents and certifications.
For transportation between Schengen Area Countries or Schengen Countries to an Extra Schengen Country:
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European Passport (PET)
For domestic routes:
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Registration in the canine registry (registered microchip),
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Certificate of good health issued by the veterinary surgeon
Dogs, cats and ferrets that are brought into the EU from Tunisia and Morocco must be identified by a clearly legible microchip or tattoo if it is affixed before 03/07/2011. The following documents must be presented upon boarding:
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Health certificate in compliance with Annex IV of the Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 577/2013;
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Copy of the certificate with the electronic identification data of the pet;
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Copy of the certificate with rabies vaccination data. In addition to the rabies vaccination, these animals must be subjected to the so-called “antibody titration”, which consists of a special examination to be carried out at least one month after the rabies vaccination in a laboratory approved by the EU, to ensure the presence of a minimum protective level (greater than 0.5 Ul/ml). The test result must be attached to the documents to be presented upon boarding, and the minimum protective level resulting from the tests must be stated on the animal health certificate or passport.
For more information on transporting pets, please consult ours General Conditions
