PETS ON BOARD

Pets On Board

All the information you need to know if you are travelling with your pet.

- Travelling by ferry with a pet

If you are travelling with your 4-legged friend, you will be happy to know that all ferry companies allow pets on board, but certain regulations apply.

• Passengers must specify at the time of booking that they will be travelling with a pet.
• Your pet must have an valid pet passport.
• Pets cannot travel unaccompanied.
• Pet owners are responsible for their pet’s care, safety and hygiene.
• Pet owners are solely responsible for any possible harm or damage caused by their pet to any third party.

Visually impaired passengers may travel with their guide dog, in accordance with the international and EU regulations (Article 11.5 of Regulation (EU) No. 1177/2010), at no extra cost but the ferry company/travel agent must be informed at the time of booking.

Depending on the company and ship you are travelling with, you will find special facilities (kennels) on board for dogs and cats, while some companies also offer a specific number of cabins where pets are allowed (pet cabins). Other pets such as hamsters, birds, rabbits are allowed also but must remain in their carriers/cages at all times.

Pets are not allowed indoors (bars, restaurants and other public areas) or in vehicles (unless you have booked camping on board), while access to the vehicle deck is forbidden during crossings. While walking on the open decks, pets are required to wear a muzzle and be on a leash, accompanied by the pet owner or guardian. The pet owner or guardian is held fully responsible for the care, safety and hygiene of the pet and for adhering to all laws and regulations related to the above.

Cabins where pets are allowed are indicated as PET CABINS in the online booking system.

Pet Travel Declaration Questionnare

Based on the existing legislative framework (article 18 § 7 of Law 4830/2021 / Official Gazette Issue A' 169/18.09.2021, it is mandatory for passengers traveling with animals to declare them when booking / issuing their tickets, in order to be recorded in the electronic booking system.

Issuing of tickets for pets is mandatory, and the following data are required/recorded:

• Pet Passport number or Pet Health Certificate number
• Category of Animal (e.g. Companion, Therapy, Assistance)*
• Size of Animal (Large > 10 Kg or Small <= 10 Kg)
• Class (Pet in cabin / Pet in kennel / Pet on deck)

Escorts must have the pet’s health certificate with them at all times (residents of the European Union must also have the pet’s official EU Pet Passport with them), follow all boarding procedures and be responsible for the care, safety and hygiene of the pet throughout the journey. Cats, dogs and ferrets must have proof of vaccination against rabies.

PET IN CABIN

There is only a limited number of cabins that accommodate pets. Booking as far in advance as possible is therefore advisable. These are indicated as PET cabins in the online booking system and there is a surcharge of 50 Euro per pet, per way. A maximum of 2 pets is allowed per pet cabin.

PET IN KENNEL

There are designated areas for pets in a covered area on deck. The charge is 20 Euro per pet, per way. Each kennel can accommodate 1 pet without exceptions. It is necessary to book the required kennels in advance.

PET ON DECK

This option is free of charge, but please keep in mind that pets must be accompanied at all times.

Please note that pets must always have a ticket, even when they travel free of charge.

PET CHARGES	ADRIATIC ROUTES	CRETAN ROUTES
	Per pet / per way	Per pet / per way
PET IN CABIN	50€	free
PET IN KENNEL	20€	free
PET ON DECK	free	free

• Unaccompanied pets are not acceptable.
• Pet cabins are only available if passengers are traveling with 1 or a maximum of 2 pets.
• The number of pet cabins or kennels is limited so they should be booked in good time.
• Pet travel in a cabin: Pet cabins are 4-bed inside and outside cabins and are available as 4-bed, 3-bed, 2-bed or single-occupancy cabins.
• Each passenger may travel with maximum 5 pets owned by the passenger, they must be fully vaccinated and each one must have its own health booklet.

Single-occupancy pet cabins have the following surcharge:

• Ancona: 50% on the fare per person for a 2-bed cabin in the low season and 70% on the fare per person for a 2-bed cabin in the shoulder season and high season.
• Bari: 70% on the fare per person for a 2-bed cabin in all seasons.
• Venice: 70% on the price per person for a 2-bed cabin in all seasons.

Pet cabins are not available on a per bed basis.