PETS ON BOARD

• For the line, Brindisi – Valona – Brindisi all pets travel for free.
• The offer applies for Cats and Dogs.
• Maximum Pets allowed per family are 3.

• Pets remain in the middle open space of the ship (always with a leash and a companion) and must wear a muzzle. In the case of small pets, they should be transported to their cage.
• Passengers traveling with a pet must always have their recently updated health booklet with them and are responsible for its care, safety, and hygiene. Unaccompanied pets are not accepted.

Passengers travelling with pets, therapy or assistance animals, based on the new legislation (Law 4830/2021/A 169/18.09.21) are obliged to declare them when booking / issuing their tickets, in order to be recorded in the electronic booking system.

On board of our vessels there is a number of kennels available, which are necessary to be booked in advance. Furthermore, there is a limited number of cabins available for pet carriage. It is also necessary to reserve these in advance. Unaccompanied pets are not acceptable.

Owners or guardians are required to have their pet’s valid health documents with them while travelling (EU citizens are additionally required to have their EU Pet Passport) and follow all entry regulations. For all cats, dogs and ferrets a valid rabies immunization document is mandatory. For more information, please always check with your veterinary and your local travel agent. 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. Furthermore, pet owners are solely responsible for any possible harm or damage caused by their animals to any third party.

Excluded from the above-mentioned restrictions are animals that guard and assist people with disabilities that may accompany their owners. Owners must hold the appropriate certificates for these animals. Note: Carriage of live animals (other than pets) is governed by the cargo terms and conditions of the Company. For more information, passengers should contact the Customer Service department of the Company.

a) For sanitary reasons, pets are not allowed in all indoor common areas of the ship.

b) Dogs, if moving (always with a leash and accompanied by their owners) must necessarily wear a muzzle.

c) Passengers who travel with a pet must always have its recently updated health booklet, a transport box for pets up to 10kg or a muzzle for pets over 10kg with them, and be responsible for the pet’s care, safety and sanitization.

d) Unaccompanied pets are not allowed on the ship.

• The ship has special areas for the accommodation of pets.
• Pets are not allowed in the enclosed areas of the ship.
• Passengers travelling with their pet are solely responsible for the safety, hygiene and care of them.

CAMPING ON BOARD

Pets are allowed to stay in campers/caravans when the camping on board service has been booked and as long as they do not disturb other passengers on the open deck (in which case you can move your pet to a kennel)

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.

• 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.

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.

a) For sanitary reasons, pets are not allowed in all indoor common areas of the ship.

b) Dogs, if moving (always with a leash and accompanied by their owners) must necessarily wear a muzzle.

c) Passengers who travel with a pet must always have its recently updated health booklet, a transport box for pets up to 10kg or a muzzle for pets over 10kg with them, and be responsible for the pet’s care, safety and sanitization.

d) Unaccompanied pets are not allowed on the ship.

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 and issue a free of charge ticket.

According to European Parliament's and Council's Regulation (EU) No. 576/2013, 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. Please note that the maximum number per booking is 5 pets.The vessels have special cabins (PET cabins) as well as special accommodation areas for pets. The maximum number per PET cabin, is 2 pets.Excluded are FLYING DOLPHIN ships, where the transport of pets is only allowed in a small pet carrier up to 10 kg.

For reasons of public hygiene, pets are not allowed in cabins (other than the specially designated PET cabins), bars, restaurants and the ship’s indoor public areas. When walking on the open deck, they are required to wear muzzle, be on a leash and accompanied by a guardian.In addition, passengers/companions of the companion animal should always carry with them a recently updated health booklet and be responsible for the pets care, safety and hygiene during the trip.Special areas for the pets’ daily hygiene are available on board (except for FLYING DOLPHIN ships).Unaccompanied pets are not accepted for embarkation.

In the framework of the implementation of the current legislative of Law 4830/2021 / Official Gazette Issue A' 169/18.09.2021, passengers traveling with a Companion, Therapy or Assistance animal must necessarily declare the animal during the booking of their tickets.

The animal's presence in interior common areas of the ship (cabins, bars, etc.) is strictly prohibited. The Company's vessels have special exterior areas for pets. Domestic animals must always be accompanied by their owner, they must be tied (with a leash or chain) and they must wear a muzzle if they are outside of their cage. Passengers traveling with a pet must always have with them a recently updated health booklet and they are responsible for its care, security and hygiene. We would like to remind you that we verify your details upon boarding so please have your personal identification information handy.

The vessels of Fast Ferries do have special areas for the accommodation of pets.

For sanitary reasons pets are not allowed in the bars, restaurants and internal areas of the vessel. If they are moving (always accompanied and wearing a leash) they must obligatorily wear a muzzle. Passengers travelling with a pet must always carry with them a recently updated health book of the pet and are responsible for the caretaking, the safety and the hygiene of the pet. The vessel has a special area for the daily hygiene of the pets. Unaccompanied pets shall not be accepted on board.

Pets travel in cabins available for pet carriage on the ship’s deck.

Pets are not allowed in indoor public areas or cabins.

Pet owners are responsible for their pets’ feeding and hygiene. Pet owners are required to bear their pets’ valid health documents in original format, recently updated.

Pets travel in specially designated cabins and kennels. As the number of cabins is limited, you are kindly requested to reserve ahead.

For health reasons, pets are not allowed in indoor public areas or cabins others than those designated for them. Dogs should always be on a leash and wear a muzzle when circulating on the ship.

Passengers travelling with their pets are required to have their pet’s valid health documents with them and are responsible for their pet’s health, safety and hygiene. Unattended pets are not accepted on board.

Vessels have designated areas (cages) on the open passenger’s decks for accommodation of large pets.

Small pets up to 10 kg can accompany their owners to the specially designed interiors of the vessel with the indication “PET FRIENDLY AREA” if they are transported in special cages and have the appropriate health and vaccination certificates.

The pet must remain in the transport container at all times with the door always tightly closed. At no point is your pet allowed to sit on a seat.

Pets not travelling in a container must remain outdoors on the open passenger decks, wear a harness/leash and must wear a muzzle.

Search and Rescue Dogs, dogs used by the Armed Forces, Security Forces, Law Enforcement Authorities, the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (IAPR) and the Ministry of Finance, Assistance Dogs and Therapy Animals of all sizes are allowed to accompany their owner in all public open and closed areas of the vessel, provided they have the relevant certificates, who prove their status, good health and vaccination and carry a strap / leash.

It is forbidden for large pets (>10 kg) to stay inside the closed common passengers accommodation areas and the enclosed vehicle stowage areas.

Pets must always be accompanied, wear a strap / leash and wear a mandatory muzzle. Passengers travelling with a pet must always carry with them their recent updated health booklet and be responsible for their care, safety and hygiene.

Pet owners are solely responsible for any possible damage or harm that may be caused by their pet to any third party.

Unaccompanied pets are not accepted for embarkation.

It is clarified that according to Law 4830/2021 / Government Gazette Issue A ́169 / 18.09.2021 (article 3 ), “Pet” means any animal that is maintained or intended to be maintained by humans mainly in his home, for reasons of animal welfare. If articles of this law concern specific pets, such as dogs and cats, then these are explicitly mentioned. Companion animals are also assistance dogs, working dogs, as well as therapy animals. Wild animals cannot be kept as pets.

We all love to travel on GNV ships! Discover our cabins designed especially for your 4-legged friends, plus the services dedicated to them.

Remember to always carry the following with you:

• medical records
• extra food
• food and water bowls
• muzzle
• leash
• scoop and hygiene bags

Your friend’s safety is very important. Never remove the pet’s collar or harness during the trip and attach a tag with your telephone number. Keep a photo of your pet with you. It will be easier to find if it gets lost!

Remember that you are not travelling alone! You will find walking areas just for you. Also, show respect for other passengers who don’t know you, keeping your pet leashed and muzzled, if required, in common areas.

Before travelling, take your pet to the veterinarian to make sure it is healthy. Visiting your veterinarian is important in order to obtain the documents you need for your trip.

During the visit, the following will be checked:

• basic vaccinations (distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parvovirus)
• rabies vaccination (where necessary)
• worming
• flea and tick prevention treatments

PETS. Pets are considered to be the animals listed in Annex I of Reg. (EU) No 576/2013. Each ship has a certain number of places in the cages. Alternatively it will be possible to have the pet in the cabin with the owner, by purchasing the on-board service called pet in cabin, without prejudice to the provisions of the law of 14 February 1974, n. 37 subsequent amendments and additions.

For passengers without sight. Pets are not allowed in the common areas, restaurants, armchair lounges and lounges for passengers, with the exception of guide dogs for blind passengers pursuant to law no. 37/1974. Dogs must be kept on a leash and muzzled at all times; otherwise, boarding may be denied. Animals are not allowed inside accompanying vehicles while sailing. Passengers must provide food for their pet. The passenger must look after the animal personally and is obliged to remove excrement, or anything else, produced by the animal. Any damage to the ship, persons or property caused by the animal must be paid for on the spot by its owner. The passenger is responsible for vaccinations and all necessary documentation for travelling and disembarking in the country of destination.

For domestic journeys, registration in the canine registry (registered microchip) and a certificate of good health issued by a veterinarian are required.

A European Pet Passport. The European pet passport includes all the necessary certifications is required for transport between Schengen countries or from a Schengen country to a non-Schengen country. The European pet passport includes all the necessary certifications. Dogs, cats and ferrets brought into the EU from Tunisia must be identified by a microchip or clearly readable tattoo, if affixed before 03/07/2011. The documentation to be presented at the time of embarkation is as follows: health certificate in accordance with Annex IV of the Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 577/2013, copy of the certificate with the animal’s electronic identification data, copy of the certificate with the rabies vaccination data. In addition to the rabies vaccination, these animals have to undergo what is known as ‘antibody titration’. For up-to-date information on the transport of pets, we recommend consulting the Italian Ministry of Health website and the European Union website before purchasing and before travelling. If passengers arrive at check-in with an animal not mentioned on the ticket, the port agent will check the availability of places on board and collect the fare, issuing a ticket. Blind passengers may travel accompanied by a guide dog, in accordance with national (Italian Law no. 376 of 25 August 1988), international and EU regulations (article 11.5 of EU Regulation no. 1177/2010) at no additional cost. The guide dog may travel in the cabin with the passenger. The presence of the guide dog must be reported at the time of embarkation.

The ship has two cages for pets >10kg. Pets must have an up-to-date health booklet, equipped with a leash and muzzle. Pets are only allowed outside the cages in the exterior areas of the ship and must be accompanied at all times.

Pets are not allowed indoors (bars, restaurants and other public areas) or in, 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.

Visually impaired passengers may travel with their guide dog, in accordance with the national (Law No. 376 of 25 August 1988), 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.

The policy for pets is that the pet can travel with a supervising person in a cage or with a muzzle on the deck of the ship.

The Consortium’s passenger ships have specially designed spaces for pets, where they have to stay throughout the journey. Exceptionally small pets are allowed to accompany their owners to passenger areas, provided that they are transported in special baskets/ cages or wear a muzzle and are vaccinated.

The passenger ships of KERKYRA SEAWAYS have specially designed areas for the stay of pets carried during the journey by the passengers in whom the pets must remain throughout the journey. Exceptionally small pets are allowed to accompany their owners in enclosed passenger compartments – lounges as long as they are transported in special baskets / cages or have a muzzle and are vaccinated as well as carry their health booklets. Any damage caused by the animals will be borne by their companions.

1. A small pet is considered to have a body weight of up to 5 kg, a medium weight of 5-15 kg and a large animal with a body weight of more than 15 kg.

2. According to article 13 par. 3 of 101/95, all animals must have been vaccinated with appropriate vaccines. It is clarified that their vaccination certificate must be shown to the ship’s personnel. It is noted that the vaccination certificate from 4-07-2004 is replaced by the passport of “Pets”.

3. According to article 13 par. 2 of 101/95, from the obligation to stay in the special areas are excluded:

• Specially trained animals, mainly dogs that help people with disabilities. These animals must, of course, have the relevant certificates.
• Small pets that usually live with humans (mainly cats, small dogs) as long as they are transported with special crates or cages, have a muzzle and are vaccinated with the appropriate vaccines (must be proven by the relevant certificates brought together by their owners).These animals must remain inside the ship and inside their cages, however in the case in which the passengers in the cabin do not want the pet to stay with them or there is increased passenger traffic then, the small pet may not be stay inside the ship, only outdoors.

Large pets:

• They must have a muzzle and of course be suitable.
• They must be vaccinated.
• They must always be accompanied by their owner (tied up with strap or chain) and only in open deck areas where there are not many passengers so that they are not disturbed or endangered.

According to the legislation L.4830/2021/Government Gazette Issue A 169/18.09.21 "New framework for the welfare of pets, "Argos" Programme and other provisions”, passengers wishing to travel on the Patras Sami Ithaca & Ithaca Sami Patras line, having with them pets, assistance or therapy animals, should issue a ticket for the animal.

The necessary information for the animal’s ticket is:

• Passport Number or Health Booklet Number
• Animal marking number
• Animal category (pets, therapy animals, assistance animals)
• Animal size: divided into small animals of less than 10 kg and large animals equal to or greater than 10 kg.

Passengers-Accompanying persons should have with them the animal's health booklet. Each passenger can accompany up to 4 animals that belong to them.

In particular:

• Pets up to 10 kg are transported with a carrier (animal purse, cage, kennel) and remain in the area where their owner is.
• Pets over 10 kg are required to use the ship’s special cages.
• Therapy, assistance and work animals travel with their owner compulsorily with a muzzle and lead
• All animals, regardless of the category in which they belong to, must have a ticket and the necessary accompanying documents (health booklet, ID - chip, passport).

In addition, the passengers / accompanying persons of the pet shall be responsible for their care, safety and hygiene during the journey.

Ships provide a special space for the daily hygiene of pets.

Unaccompanied pets shall not be accepted.

Any damage caused by the animals shall be borne by their companions.

At Lineas Romero, we understand that pets are part of your family, which is why on our ships, you can travel with them for free in the passenger lounge or on deck.

It’s important to know that dogs must be on a leash during the entire ferry trip. A muzzle is only required for breeds considered to be potentially dangerous.

The ship has special areas for the accommodation of petsPets are not allowed in the enclosed areas of the ship. Passengers traveling with their pet are solely responsible for their safety, hygiene, and care of them.The transfer of pets as of 01/03/2022 is under law 4039/2012-FEK A15 which concerns the complete registration of the data in the National Register of Pet Animals.

Due to limited space on board, a limited number of pets are allowed per trip and only small pets up to a maximum of 10kg, which must be accompanied and in a special carrier bag by the accompanying person. The accompanying person is required to carry the up-to-date health booklet of the animal.

TRANSPORTATION OF ANIMALS

Dogs with valid vaccination and health certificate, entry permits and other documents required by Greece (except for dangerous dogs such as American pitbull terrier, American staffordshire terrier, bull terrier, staffordshire bull terrier, Japanese tosa, dogo argentino, doberman, rottweiler) and cats can be accepted for transportation with prior agreement with the seller.

Acceptance of animal transportation depends on the passenger assuming all responsibility for this animal. The ferry company will not be responsible for the death, illness, delay or loss or injury of this animal due to the animal not being allowed to enter or pass through Greece, or for any material or moral expenses and damages that may occur for these reasons.

Policies for pets are exactly as airplanes. The pet must be attended by the owner though whole journey. The owner must have the health book of pet or other doccument on him / her. The pet must be in a kennel and must have all vactionations completed. Finally, the pet must have his chip.

If the pet is big it must wear a face muzzle and leash.

All other special documents should be given from the doctor of the pet for the journey.

Please be aware that the pets can only travel to Vathi port Not Pythagorion port and also we have to inform the vet and agent in VATHI/SAMOS at leat 10 days before the departure.

You can find the documents as down link needs to be send by the agency to us

https://food.ec.europa.eu/animals/movement-pets/eu-legislation/entry-union_en

Minoan lines - domestic

Guidelines for the transportation of pets

It is now mandatory to record the details of companion or service animals that are to be transported by ships, in the passenger reservation and ticketing system of each company, in the special field for recording the marking-identification details of the companion animal's health booklet or passport.

Download the relevant statement entitled "PET TRANSPORTATION DECLARATION FORM / FOR PASSENGER / ANIMAL / ESCORT / OWNER" which will state the name of the vessel, the trip date, the ports of departure and arrival, the details of the passenger (owner / animal companion) and his/her ticket number, the animal identification number, the type and number of the animal's health booklet or passport, the weight of the animal and whether the prescribed vaccinations have been carried out.

The completed declaration form must be signed and handed over to the ship's finance officer upon boarding.

1) Pets must be vaccinated and accompanied by their newly updated health card / passport, which must be presented to the crew prior to boarding.

2) Large pets must be leashed/chained and muzzled. They can only stay in specially designed passenger cabins (pet cabins) or in specially designed areas (pet kennels) on the ship's deck. Their passage is carried out by stairs or corridors while being transported to and from he aforementioned specially designed areas.

3) Small Pets (<10 kg) are allowed to stay in all public places (e.g. outdoor areas, air seat rooms, lounges) inside their transport cage and as long as they do not create a nuisance. Also, small pets can stay in the specially designed passenger cabins (pet cabins) or in the specially designed areas (cages) on the ship's deck (pet kennels).

4) Assistance dogs (e.g. guide dogs for the blind), provided they are wearing a leash/harness, can travel with no need for a pet carrier or muzzle, regardless of their size. Assistance dogs can also accompany their owners to the accommodation areas if they have the relevant certificates.

5) Pet owners will be responsible for their pets’ food and hygiene, as well as for any personal injury or material damage that they may cause.

Minoan lines - international (Link)

Pets are considered to be the animals listed in Annex I of Reg. (EU) No 576/2013. Each ship has a certain number of places in cages; alternatively, it will be possible to bring the pet in the cabin with the owner, by purchasing the on-board service called pet kit. Animals that are not in a pet carrier or in a special case are not allowed to enter the lounge or common rooms, only on the outside decks of the ship. Dogs must be kept on a leash and muzzled at all times; otherwise, boarding may be denied. Animals are not allowed inside accompanying vehicles while sailing. Passengers must provide food for their pet, while water is offered on board. The passenger must look after the animal personally and is obliged to remove excrement, or anything else, produced by the animal.

Any damage to the ship, persons or property caused by the animal must be paid for on the spot by its owner. The passenger is responsible for vaccinations and all necessary documentation for travelling and disembarking in the country of destination. For domestic journeys, registration in the canine registry (registered microchip) and a certificate of good health issued by a veterinarian are required. A European Pet Passport is required for transport between Schengen countries or from a Schengen country to a non-Schengen country.

Dogs, cats and ferrets brought into the EU from Tunisia and Morocco must be identified by a microchip or clearly readable tattoo, if affixed before 03/07/2011. The documentation to be presented at the time of embarkation is as follows: health certificate in accordance with Annex IV of the Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 577/2013, copy of the certificate with the animal's electronic identification data, copy of the certificate with the rabies vaccination data. In addition to the rabies vaccination, these animals have to undergo what is known as 'antibody titration'.

For up-to-date information on the transport of pets, we recommend consulting the Italian Ministry of Health website and the European Union website before purchasing and before travelling. If passengers arrive at check-in with an animal not mentioned on the ticket, the port agent will check the availability of places on board and collect the fare, issuing a ticket. Blind passengers may travel accompanied by a guide dog, in accordance with national (Italian Law no. 376 of 25 August 1988), international and EU regulations (article 11.5 of EU Regulation no. 1177/2010) at no additional cost. The guide dog may travel in the cabin with the passenger. The presence of the guide dog must be reported at the time of embarkation.

The transport of small domestic animals in cages or on a leash or in conditions that do not cause harm or discomfort to other passengers is allowed on Social Ferries. However, animals are not allowed in the lounges. Dogs must wear a muzzle.

Unless otherwise prescribed by law, dogs, cats and other small live pets are allowed to accompany passengers and against payment of the expected fare.

No animals may be brought into the halls and spaces intended for passengers, with the exception of guide dogs for the blind. Dogs must be equipped with a muzzle and a leash.

Cats or other pets must be transported in cages or baskets by their owners. The animals are fed by the owners.

For animals traveling with passengers, the following documentation is required:

Valid health or veterinary certificate certifying that the animal is not affected by diseases and, in particular for dogs, that it has been subjected to anti-rabies vaccination. This documentation may be requested at the time of issuing the relevant ticket or by the on-board staff upon boarding.

1. For hygiene reasons, pets are not allowed in all public indoor areas of the ship.

2. Dogs circulating (always on a leash and accompanying person) must wear a muzzle.

3. Passengers travelling with a pet must always carry its recently updated health booklet, a transport cage for a pet up to 10kg or a muzzle for a pet over 10kg, and are responsible for its care, safety and hygiene.

4. Unaccompanied pets are not accepted.

Under current law, pets are prohibited from staying indoors on all ships, but your pet can still travel:

• Only on deck and of course under your personal supervision.
• In the special area indicated by the crew.

You should also have the animal health booklet with you, while dogs should wear a muzzle.

Pets travel free of charge in specially designated kennels on the vessel's deck. Pets are not allowed in indoor public areas. Pet owners are responsible for feeding and pet hygiene. Pet owners are required to have their pet's valid health papers with them.

a) For sanitary reasons pets are not allowed in the bars, restaurants and internal areas of the ship.

b) Dogs, if moving (always with a leash and accompanied by their owners) must necessarily wear a muzzle.

c) Passengers who travel with a pet must always bear with them its recently updated health booklet, a transport box for a pet up to 10Kg or a muzzle for a pet over 10Kg, and be responsible for the pet’s care, safety and sanitization.

d) Unaccompanied pets are not allowed.

The animal’s presence in interior common areas of the ship (cabins, bars, etc.) is strictly prohibited.

The Company’s vessels have special exterior areas for pets. Domestic animals must always be accompanied by their owner, they must be tied (with a leash or chain) and they must wear a muzzle if they are outside of their cage.

Passengers traveling with a pet must always have with them a recently updated health booklet and they are responsible for its care, security and hygiene.

The availability of the ferry is two cages for large pets (>10kg). Smaller pets can be carried in their companion's individual carrier bag. Large pets staying outdoors on the ship for uncaged pets must be on a leash and muzzle. When issuing tickets for pets, the animal's passport number, its weight and whether it is a pet or therapy pet must be stated.

Pets travel free of charge. Passengers traveling with a pet should hold updated health documents for their pet and are responsible for the pet’s care, safety and hygiene. Un-accompanied pets are not allowed onboard.

Pets policy:

Entry of Dogs, Cats and forrets over 3 months of age.

The animal should have:

a) bear an electronic identification system (microchip) in compliance with ISO standart 11784and of HDXor FDX-B technology, which can be ready by a reading device compatible with standart ISO 11786. In case the electronic identification does not comply with this standart, the owner of the animal must provide veterinarian with the necessary means for reading the transponder at the time of the inspection.

b) be vaccinated against rabies or revaccinated, in accordance with the recommandations of the manufacturing laboratory with an inactivated vaccine of at least one antigenic unit per dose (WHO standart).

c) have undergone a neutralizing antibody titration test at least equal to 0,5 IU/ml, carried out on a sample taken at least 30 days after vaccination and 3 months before being moyed , in case the animal is coming from a country not including in annex II ,chapter C of the Regulation (EC) 998/2003 (atlast amended).

For the next movement of the same animal the antibody titration need not be renewed as the vaccination protocol required by the manufacturing labaratory is not interrupted. The approved EU and third country labarotories can be found at the following web page https://food.ec.europa.eu/animals/movement-pets_en.

All these certificates, test results e.t.c. should be send to Chios veterinary office (chiostkt@gmail.com) minimum 2 days before and should take permition from them for travel.

Pets are free of charge.

On board our Vessels there are a number of kennels available, which are necessary to be booked in advance. Unaccompanied pets are not acceptable. Owners or guardians are required to have their pet’s valid health documents with them while travelling and follow all entry regulations. Pets are not allowed indoors (bars, restaurants and other public areas) or in vehicles. When walking on 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 the adhering to all laws and regulations related to the above. Furthermore, pet owners are solely responsible for any possible harm or damage caused by their animals to any third party. Excluded from the above mentioned restrictions are animals that guard and assist people with disabilities that may accompany their owners. Owners must hold the appropriate certificates for these animals.

Our ships have special accommodation areas for pets. Please note that passengers traveling with a pet must have their recently updated health booklet with them and are responsible for its care, safety and hygiene.