Cunard boasts so much luxury, such high prices, and such a massive ship - and this is where dog owners hang out?? On lawn chairs on the narrowest boardwalk of the ship!?? I am shocked to see this after Cunard's own promotional videos which show things like a massive on-board cinema, dance floors and dining halls. It's even difficult to see the dogs packed together in metal cages for 7 days. Is it so impossible to make dog-friendly cabins?
@@Jay-vr9ir What was so bad about it? I am curious because I never thought about taking my dog on a European trip because I didn’t want to make her fly and I thought this seemed like a better alternative. After seeing the kennels I’m unsure…
@@I-hate-youtube797 Keeping my dog in a cage for one week. My dog would think he is being punished .My dig would need to be with me on my bed and would also need a balcony to get his bearings and be able to understand.
@@Jay-vr9ir Can’t you have them out half the day though? That’s what I’d want to know. My dog sleeps half the day anyway so as long as she’s just in the kennels at night when she’s sleeping I feel like it’d be okay. How long can you have your dog out with you in the visiting area? (Tbh I’d probably just stay there the whole time lol)
Thank you. This was helpful. Unfortunately, I cannot subject my 14-year old dog to a kennel for 12 hours a day. If only the QM would allow dogs in select staterooms.
I have been on The Q M 2 , three times , I do not like to fly and I do not like The Q M 2 , it is way too basic for me . I would never do this to my dog , he would love England and driving around Europe ,but he has not been in a cage since he was 4 weeks old .
Wow disgusting prison for dogs. Have a dog the look after it. Don’t drive round for hours and don’t subject them to prison. We only holiday in places our family fur members can be with us all the time. We haven’t been abroad for ten years as our baby is too precious to subject to cruelty for our own pleasure . Wanna travel …have a dog later in life when you’ve finished travelling
@@maisymorris7506 that's a very privileged attitude. Maybe have a little empathy before judging others' situation. Some people are literally moving their lives overseas and this is the best option for them. There are multiple windows of time for dogs to be out of their kennels. And the kennels are there for the safety of the dogs and guests traveling without pets as the ship is a floating hotel subject to all types of weather.
That was very cool and helpful. I am moving to Europe and seriously considering the QM for our trip. Thank you for the video. I might pick your brains about the booking situation.
Thank you for this. Very helpful. FYI. I called in 2020. Upper cages are $800 each. Cats need 2 but you can put 2 cats in together. Lower cages are $1000.
@@bignook7168 How difficult is it to prove your dog is a service animal on the QM2? I’m American and my dog is self trained as I am hard of hearing, but I’ve never been stopped or been asked to show proof. I’m sure my doctor will sign anything if needed.
Thank you for the upload, I was curious to see how it all worked. I’m contemplating how to travel with my cat when I move back to the UK a next year. I have a cat who I used to dogs but I just wonder if they let the cats stretch their legs or if they’re stuck in the cages for the entire trip?
On our crossings, the Owners who had cats were given a dedicated 1 hour every day to let their cats out of the kennels and all the dogs were IN their kennels.
Thanks for posting this @michybinkley. We're contemplating moving to Europe with our 82 lbs dog but we don't think he could handle being in the cargo hold of a plane for 9+ hours so we researched this option. How big are the biggest dog kennels? We're thinking our dog would need two kennels since he doesn't particularly like being in close quarters.
Hi Paul - I suggest you call Cunard and ask them the dimensions of the single kennel - then double that to get to the size of a double (they essentially join two kennels side by side to get to a single, large kennel). I know they put medium/larger dogs in the lower kennels, (they kennels are two stories high), and they do have a weight restriction. It's been 4 & 5 years since we sailed so it might be good to call and get the up to date info.
Thanks for posting this. When we were on the Queen Mary 2, I went up to pet the dogs every day. I did not go inside the fence. The dogs would come over to the gate if they wanted me to pet them. Thanks again. I did not see the whole area when we were on the ship. I did post a video if you would like to see it.
Fab video Michelle! Blog is very accurate too. Hadn't realized your paperwork was such a nightmare. Just got Batman a pet passport so will be taking him for more adventures .... Happy travels all 4!
Such a real video that definitely helped me make up my mind on not to board my dog on the Queen Mary! For once, only social dogs can do this! My dog is reactive so that´s out. Then, it is serious space promiscuity for animals. To top it all it is 1,200 dollars for the animal! To be cooped up...and I am guessing many dogs are sea sick and only start to adjust after day 5 or 6....Motion sickness is a real thing for dogs..The shortest transatlantic flights are 7 hours. That is a lot less to be copped up if you can fly off season when it is not hot and from New York, which is the shortest flying time...This is 7 days for your dog to be cooped up.
Hi Kia - you make some good points. For us, I spent about 50+ hrs researching flying dogs to Europe and the majority of what I discovered were horror stories. Also, we were leaving from Vancouver, Canada so to have one of our dogs in a plane for ~13 hrs (including checkin etc), we knew he wouldn't fare well.
@@michybinkley I am seeing bad stories too. And then today, I asked updates on recent flights stories on Air France on a French expat forum and a horse transporter gave some valuable and positive feedback on cargo flying. Some other gave negative one and worked as staff in an airport. You hear positive, negative and neutral stuff. I could only find 2 spy cameras of journeys inside kennels (Corgi and GSD). I wish we could have a lot more people fitting nano cameras inside kennels. For me now, I am afraid of the kennel getting lost due to ground workers strikes. Being objective, it is hard to see how safe it all is. You have a breed where it is easier to make a decision :-)
Put cats in the same room as dogs?? 😬 I’m moving to Dubai from UK and can only take my frenchie on the QM2. I wish he could sleep in the same room as me 😭
Hello, I have read your article it's now save to my home screen. Was very emotional reading what you went through with the Vets, FedEx and USA agencies. I just wanted to ask what vets you used in the UK to travel home thank you so much for amazing advice.
Is it required that your dog be non aggressive with other dogs? Our dog has dog aggression and the facility doesn't seem to have the means to accommodate that. Thanks for making the video!
@@benjamincheshire30 i know the answer because i talked to Cunard. If the dog isn't to big for the cage it's possible even if it's a greyhound. It's also possible to book two cages for one big dog.
This is the recent list according to size of dog ❤ We're unable to accommodate the following breeds due to their size: o Afghan, Curly Coated Retriever, Bloodhound, Gordon Setter, Borzoi (Russian Wolfhound), Great Dane, Briard, Greyhound, Irish Wolfhound, Irish Setter, Mastiff, Deerhound, New Foundland, Doberman, Pyrenees, St. Bernard, Saluki, Weimaraner, Bull Mastiff and Malamute. o Some may say their dog is small for their breed, this is why we need to have exact measurements when booking to ensure the dog will fit.
Hello, I'm wondering how cats do on these cruises next to dogs 24/7... have you by any chance asked any cat owners on your cruise? I'm training my Turkish Angora kitten to become a traveller (she's friendly with humans, sociable). And I'm an avid cruiser myself so looking into the least stressful options for cats...
Hi Val, There were some cats on our crossings and they seemed fine - they had time to come out of their kennels without the dogs (in a separate room). The Owners didn't seem stressed...I am not sure what the protocol is for the cats on current crossings.
Thanks for this, we will be moving to Mexico from the EU and we were looking for a safe way to get our dogs across. Did everything go well for your pets? Were you happy with the staff caring for your pets on board?
Hi Oria, I'm so sorry for not responding sooner. I wrote a four-part series about our experience available here: michellebinkley.com/dogs-on-the-qm2-the-paperwork-part-one-of-four/ This is a link to the first one, so if you go there you can find the links to 'next' to see the other entries. To answer your questions, yes we were VERY happy with how the pets were treated by the 2 Kennel Masters. Our only disappointment was that the dogs are alone in the kennels for 11.5 hours through the night - we thought one of the attendants would check in during the night or at least one late night or early morning, but once you say goodnight to them at 8:30pm, they are alone until 8am the next morning. You can read more details in the blog posts.
Hi Oria, I apologize for such a late reply! I wrote a four-part blog series on our experience, the first one is here: michellebinkley.com/dogs-on-the-qm2-the-paperwork-part-one-of-four/
@@gr1307 Hey! I got us an emotional support paper from a psy for both my wife and I. We flew with our dogs from Paris to Mexico city and drove the rest of the way because i didnt want them to have to take 2 planes back to back. I would really advise you do this too. Anything else i animal cruelty.
@@michybinkley Hey, sorry i never saw your replies for some reason! Sadly there was not enough kennel space available until December 2020 if i remember correctly.. since we have 2 big dogs they would've needed 4 kennels in total. We took our dogs in the cabin of our flight CDG-MEX as emotional support animals.
WHAT A GREAT VIDEO!!!! I am thinking on travelling with my two chihuahuas on the Queen Mary 2..... How much time can you spend with them during the day?
@@michybinkley so you could then be with your dog for up to 12 hours a day until 8:30 pm? Thank you for this video! Will look at your others in series.
@@galinacoleman1379 When we were on board, there were 4 times in that 12 hrs where you can be with your dog - there is scheduled kennel time too - I think so the Staff can go grab lunch etc, plus the cats needed time out of their crates when no dogs were around - don't know what the schedule is like now...
Hi Edward, I don't have my receipt with me right now, but I think it's about $1200 Canadian per pet - it's expensive (IMHO) but worth it for us. This is a once in a lifetime dream year away, so we made sure to have this in our budget.
When we were on board, the dogs had to be in the kennels at night, and a few hrs during the day. The daytime 'in-kennel' was so the cats could get our of their kennels and walk around a bit. Keep in mind this video is 5 yrs old, so not sure what the policy is now.
Hi Michelle, I am bringing my dog to US in the QM2 in September. Can you help me if you know the entry requirements for pets? I am reading and comparing information from different sources and cannot get any clarity. Appreciate if you know based on your experience. Cheers
Pablo, I just saw this question - sorry I never replied sooner. Since it is now November I assume you have already crossed. Cunard emails you the information ahead of time. I know travelling E-W is less paperwork than W-E. Hope things went well for you, Michelle
Hi Pablo, I apologize for such a late reply - I realize you've already sailed! I wrote a four-part blog series on our experience, the first one is here: michellebinkley.com/dogs-on-the-qm2-the-paperwork-part-one-of-four/
Glad I saw this video I thought you can bring your dog in your room. Not a fan. I rather put my dog in my hometown daycare where they get a whole room to sleep in. Still cool though if you don’t have a daycare option
The weight restriction is closer to 60 (?) pounds, but you need to check with Cunard. For dogs over a certain weight, they can only be in the lower kennels so these dogs have limited space available to them. FYI: I wrote a four-part series about our experience available here: michellebinkley.com/dogs-on-the-qm2-the-paperwork-part-one-of-four/ This is a link to the first one, so if you go there you can find the links to 'next' to see the other entries.
Sorry for the very late reply! You'll need to check with Cunard on the weight restriction - I know it's more than 30 lbs. Our larger dog was 30kg at the time of sailing.
Thanks for the video! I saw you posted a link to your blog but I'm not able to open your website. I've tried different browsers and checked my browser settings. Could you possibly email me the blog? I'm so curious to read the four parts!
Hi Kylie, I am having issues with my website right now - sorry! I can't even access the content to send you. Maybe try again in a month or so. If you have any specificQs, I can try and answer here. Thanks, M
On our crossings after a day or so, some Owners were okay if the Kennel Masters let their dogs out without them (the Owners) being there. I think it depends on your dog's demeanour and your comfort level. We weren't comfortable with it, but we were in the kennels as much as possible. Some Owners weren't there very often, so the Kennel Masters watched them.
Cruises could offer so much better accommodations for CAT owners! We want to retire to France one day but won’t until all 3 of our cats have crossed the rainbow 🌈 bridge. Same area as dogs and only 1 hr out with owner is such absolute bullshit for that cost. Real service is own cabin with a do not disturb sign and maid service wouldn’t have to “worry” about the cats. This is all fine for dogs, I suppose but no reason to not be more accommodating for cats.
Hi Dana - I agree with you. I think the cats should be allowed in the cabins with the Owners. I think they could also let the cats out more frequently in the kennels to be in the interior lounge area, then the dogs can be outside - but I guess it would depend on the weather.
Anyone crossing with cats? I've a trained service cat (seizure alert)--however recognize this is VERY rare. I've footage proving it, but you'd have to know what to look for to recognize the alert behavior. I go nowhere without Mrs Jones. But lately, this means I pretty much go NO WHERE. See, I need Mrs Jones to sleep WITH me, because she tells me with her behavior whether I need a rest, or a doctor.
7 days in such small dog area is pretty bad. There are small ferries that provide larger areas for your dogs for just a 2 day trip. I was expecting to see something alot better for such a ship and price. Pathetic.
@@gezak9209 I was talking about ferries that make shorter trips than this. I don´t know any that crosses the atlantic. You may want to contact QM2 and check if this is the real only area for dogs or are dogs able to walk in some other areas maybe, just to make sure
Thank you for preventing me from taking my dog on here. The kennels are awful and there's no grass or play area. I wouldn’t subject my dog to these conditions. Completely different to the promotional video from the company.
I was under the impression the kennels were big luxury runs. This looks awful. They barely have room to move. And there is nowhere for dogs to potty except a fire hydrant?
Cunard boasts so much luxury, such high prices, and such a massive ship - and this is where dog owners hang out?? On lawn chairs on the narrowest boardwalk of the ship!?? I am shocked to see this after Cunard's own promotional videos which show things like a massive on-board cinema, dance floors and dining halls. It's even difficult to see the dogs packed together in metal cages for 7 days. Is it so impossible to make dog-friendly cabins?
I have been on The Q M 2 three times, I am never left with a good impression . Although for me , it is better than flying .
@@Jay-vr9ir What was so bad about it? I am curious because I never thought about taking my dog on a European trip because I didn’t want to make her fly and I thought this seemed like a better alternative. After seeing the kennels I’m unsure…
@@I-hate-youtube797 Keeping my dog in a cage for one week. My dog would think he is being punished .My dig would need to be with me on my bed and would also need a balcony to get his bearings and be able to understand.
@@Jay-vr9ir Can’t you have them out half the day though? That’s what I’d want to know. My dog sleeps half the day anyway so as long as she’s just in the kennels at night when she’s sleeping I feel like it’d be okay. How long can you have your dog out with you in the visiting area? (Tbh I’d probably just stay there the whole time lol)
@@I-hate-youtube797 I think it is only for an hour .
Thank you. This was helpful. Unfortunately, I cannot subject my 14-year old dog to a kennel for 12 hours a day. If only the QM would allow dogs in select staterooms.
I have been on The Q M 2 , three times , I do not like to fly and I do not like The Q M 2 , it is way too basic for me . I would never do this to my dog , he would love England and driving around Europe ,but he has not been in a cage since he was 4 weeks old .
Hi Mary, how are you doing?
Would you recommend driving around with them instead?
Wow disgusting prison for dogs. Have a dog the look after it. Don’t drive round for hours and don’t subject them to prison. We only holiday in places our family fur members can be with us all the time. We haven’t been abroad for ten years as our baby is too precious to subject to cruelty for our own pleasure . Wanna travel …have a dog later in life when you’ve finished travelling
@@maisymorris7506 that's a very privileged attitude. Maybe have a little empathy before judging others' situation. Some people are literally moving their lives overseas and this is the best option for them. There are multiple windows of time for dogs to be out of their kennels. And the kennels are there for the safety of the dogs and guests traveling without pets as the ship is a floating hotel subject to all types of weather.
Thank you so much for the inside look - very helpful to know what to expect :)!
Batman is the ship’s ambassador! Adorable. 💓 Thanks for the video it answers a lot of questions I had. 👍
That was very cool and helpful. I am moving to Europe and seriously considering the QM for our trip. Thank you for the video. I might pick your brains about the booking situation.
Thank you for this. Very helpful. FYI. I called in 2020. Upper cages are $800 each. Cats need 2 but you can put 2 cats in together. Lower cages are $1000.
True! I did too. Now it‘s $1000 and $1500
@@Nauthiz Thank you for this info
How did you know all the names of the dogs?? I’m impressed.
Excellent video, thanks for the info and the visuals
I wish the animals can be free to stay in the room with it's owner. I don't really like the cage thing.
They can if they are a service dog. It’s a liability thing. You lose your dog and theyll get sued
@@bignook7168 How difficult is it to prove your dog is a service animal on the QM2? I’m American and my dog is self trained as I am hard of hearing, but I’ve never been stopped or been asked to show proof. I’m sure my doctor will sign anything if needed.
I was excited about this option too until I heard about the kennel thing
@@Missy2858 There should be a cabin section of the ship , one side for dogs , another for cats .
@@eyebleachedit’s a British cruise line. So you have to probably provide documentation that England requires. They don’t have the same as ADA
Thank you for the upload, I was curious to see how it all worked. I’m contemplating how to travel with my cat when I move back to the UK a next year. I have a cat who I used to dogs but I just wonder if they let the cats stretch their legs or if they’re stuck in the cages for the entire trip?
On our crossings, the Owners who had cats were given a dedicated 1 hour every day to let their cats out of the kennels and all the dogs were IN their kennels.
Did you take the journey with your cat? I’m due to depart on 18 August with my cat and after this video I feel nervous.
Thanks for posting this @michybinkley. We're contemplating moving to Europe with our 82 lbs dog but we don't think he could handle being in the cargo hold of a plane for 9+ hours so we researched this option. How big are the biggest dog kennels? We're thinking our dog would need two kennels since he doesn't particularly like being in close quarters.
Hi Paul - I suggest you call Cunard and ask them the dimensions of the single kennel - then double that to get to the size of a double (they essentially join two kennels side by side to get to a single, large kennel). I know they put medium/larger dogs in the lower kennels, (they kennels are two stories high), and they do have a weight restriction. It's been 4 & 5 years since we sailed so it might be good to call and get the up to date info.
@@michybinkley thanks for that info!
Thanks for posting this. When we were on the Queen Mary 2, I went up to pet the dogs every day. I did not go inside the fence. The dogs would come over to the gate if they wanted me to pet them. Thanks again. I did not see the whole area when we were on the ship. I did post a video if you would like to see it.
Warner - your video is nice - looks like the border collie was curious. Glad you enjoyed the dogs.
Fantastic Henry is going to love it
oh! wow... i thought I've seen it all with a go kart on a cruise ship!! this is amazing!!
Fab video Michelle! Blog is very accurate too.
Hadn't realized your paperwork was such a nightmare. Just got Batman a pet passport so will be taking him for more adventures .... Happy travels all 4!
@v bh He's a dog... the scruffy brindle one in the video!
@@tgooderham Hi dear, how are you doing?
Such a real video that definitely helped me make up my mind on not to board my dog on the Queen Mary! For once, only social dogs can do this! My dog is reactive so that´s out. Then, it is serious space promiscuity for animals. To top it all it is 1,200 dollars for the animal! To be cooped up...and I am guessing many dogs are sea sick and only start to adjust after day 5 or 6....Motion sickness is a real thing for dogs..The shortest transatlantic flights are 7 hours. That is a lot less to be copped up if you can fly off season when it is not hot and from New York, which is the shortest flying time...This is 7 days for your dog to be cooped up.
Hi Kia - you make some good points. For us, I spent about 50+ hrs researching flying dogs to Europe and the majority of what I discovered were horror stories. Also, we were leaving from Vancouver, Canada so to have one of our dogs in a plane for ~13 hrs (including checkin etc), we knew he wouldn't fare well.
@@michybinkley I am seeing bad stories too. And then today, I asked updates on recent flights stories on Air France on a French expat forum and a horse transporter gave some valuable and positive feedback on cargo flying. Some other gave negative one and worked as staff in an airport. You hear positive, negative and neutral stuff. I could only find 2 spy cameras of journeys inside kennels (Corgi and GSD). I wish we could have a lot more people fitting nano cameras inside kennels. For me now, I am afraid of the kennel getting lost due to ground workers strikes. Being objective, it is hard to see how safe it all is. You have a breed where it is easier to make a decision :-)
It's really too bad as it's the only option if you want to move overseas. I worry my dog could jump over that rail, too.
Put cats in the same room as dogs?? 😬 I’m moving to Dubai from UK and can only take my frenchie on the QM2. I wish he could sleep in the same room as me 😭
Hello, I have read your article it's now save to my home screen. Was very emotional reading what you went through with the Vets, FedEx and USA agencies. I just wanted to ask what vets you used in the UK to travel home thank you so much for amazing advice.
I can't remember, sorry - it was in Southampton. Cunard gave us a list of Vets to choose from.
@@michybinkley Thank you, We have booked 2026 crossing. I will figure the UK vets out.
wonderful video !!! thankyou
very clean area . amazing QM2
Is it required that your dog be non aggressive with other dogs? Our dog has dog aggression and the facility doesn't seem to have the means to accommodate that.
Thanks for making the video!
It’s too bad that they have a lot of the larger breeds banned. I have a Greyhound and they are in the banned list 😢
How du you know that? Do you know if galgo español is also forbidden ? Thanks Greetings from Germany
Wow I have a galgo too I have the same question I think shes mixed breed though
@@benjamincheshire30 i know the answer because i talked to Cunard. If the dog isn't to big for the cage it's possible even if it's a greyhound. It's also possible to book two cages for one big dog.
This is the recent list according to size of dog ❤
We're unable to accommodate the following breeds due to their size:
o Afghan, Curly Coated Retriever, Bloodhound, Gordon Setter, Borzoi (Russian Wolfhound), Great Dane, Briard, Greyhound, Irish Wolfhound, Irish Setter, Mastiff, Deerhound, New Foundland, Doberman, Pyrenees, St. Bernard, Saluki, Weimaraner, Bull Mastiff and Malamute.
o Some may say their dog is small for their breed, this is why we need to have exact measurements when booking to ensure the dog will fit.
A lot of the dogs want off the boat!!
Hello, I'm wondering how cats do on these cruises next to dogs 24/7... have you by any chance asked any cat owners on your cruise?
I'm training my Turkish Angora kitten to become a traveller (she's friendly with humans, sociable). And I'm an avid cruiser myself so looking into the least stressful options for cats...
Hi Val, There were some cats on our crossings and they seemed fine - they had time to come out of their kennels without the dogs (in a separate room). The Owners didn't seem stressed...I am not sure what the protocol is for the cats on current crossings.
Thanks for this, we will be moving to Mexico from the EU and we were looking for a safe way to get our dogs across.
Did everything go well for your pets? Were you happy with the staff caring for your pets on board?
Hi Oria, I'm so sorry for not responding sooner. I wrote a four-part series about our experience available here: michellebinkley.com/dogs-on-the-qm2-the-paperwork-part-one-of-four/ This is a link to the first one, so if you go there you can find the links to 'next' to see the other entries. To answer your questions, yes we were VERY happy with how the pets were treated by the 2 Kennel Masters. Our only disappointment was that the dogs are alone in the kennels for 11.5 hours through the night - we thought one of the attendants would check in during the night or at least one late night or early morning, but once you say goodnight to them at 8:30pm, they are alone until 8am the next morning. You can read more details in the blog posts.
Hi Oria, I apologize for such a late reply! I wrote a four-part blog series on our experience, the first one is here: michellebinkley.com/dogs-on-the-qm2-the-paperwork-part-one-of-four/
what did you do at the end?
same situation here
@@gr1307 Hey!
I got us an emotional support paper from a psy for both my wife and I.
We flew with our dogs from Paris to Mexico city and drove the rest of the way because i didnt want them to have to take 2 planes back to back.
I would really advise you do this too. Anything else i animal cruelty.
@@michybinkley Hey, sorry i never saw your replies for some reason!
Sadly there was not enough kennel space available until December 2020 if i remember correctly.. since we have 2 big dogs they would've needed 4 kennels in total.
We took our dogs in the cabin of our flight CDG-MEX as emotional support animals.
WHAT A GREAT VIDEO!!!! I am thinking on travelling with my two chihuahuas on the Queen Mary 2..... How much time can you spend with them during the day?
Hi Sandra- they had 4x 1-3hr blocks of time to sit and visit with the dogs
@@michybinkley so you could then be with your dog for up to 12 hours a day until 8:30 pm? Thank you for this video! Will look at your others in series.
@@galinacoleman1379 When we were on board, there were 4 times in that 12 hrs where you can be with your dog - there is scheduled kennel time too - I think so the Staff can go grab lunch etc, plus the cats needed time out of their crates when no dogs were around - don't know what the schedule is like now...
Look at 2:30.... Poor dog
New meaning to the poop deck
Is it hard not having g them in the room?
Thank you so much for this! I can see the QE2 in our future.Do you remember how much extra is charged for this service?
Hi Edward, I don't have my receipt with me right now, but I think it's about $1200 Canadian per pet - it's expensive (IMHO) but worth it for us. This is a once in a lifetime dream year away, so we made sure to have this in our budget.
Edward Kanitra, You mean the QM2. The QE2 has been out of service since 2008.
Hi question? I was searching on the website , it said the dog have to be in the kennel only , so I guess the information is wrong
When we were on board, the dogs had to be in the kennels at night, and a few hrs during the day. The daytime 'in-kennel' was so the cats could get our of their kennels and walk around a bit. Keep in mind this video is 5 yrs old, so not sure what the policy is now.
Hi Michelle,
I am bringing my dog to US in the QM2 in September. Can you help me if you know the entry requirements for pets?
I am reading and comparing information from different sources and cannot get any clarity.
Appreciate if you know based on your experience.
Cheers
Pablo, I just saw this question - sorry I never replied sooner. Since it is now November I assume you have already crossed. Cunard emails you the information ahead of time. I know travelling E-W is less paperwork than W-E. Hope things went well for you, Michelle
Hi Pablo, I apologize for such a late reply - I realize you've already sailed! I wrote a four-part blog series on our experience, the first one is here: michellebinkley.com/dogs-on-the-qm2-the-paperwork-part-one-of-four/
I would have booked but I will not subject my animals to 12 hours a day in a cage I can’t do that I’m sorry and I only have a holidayed with my dog
Where can we have more info about our puppy on the Queen Mary 2 is there a puppy garden?
When we went, I think there was a minimum age for the animals - don't know if puppies are allowed. I didn't see a dedicated area for puppies.
i want that blouse, what brand is it
Do you know if they have weight limit
Why can't we stay with our animal on same room? I don't understand. It would be and a hotel...
Glad I saw this video
I thought you can bring your dog in your room. Not a fan. I rather put my dog in my hometown daycare where they get a whole room to sleep in. Still cool though if you don’t have a daycare option
Great video is the weight restriction really only 30 lbs. ?
The weight restriction is closer to 60 (?) pounds, but you need to check with Cunard. For dogs over a certain weight, they can only be in the lower kennels so these dogs have limited space available to them. FYI: I wrote a four-part series about our experience available here: michellebinkley.com/dogs-on-the-qm2-the-paperwork-part-one-of-four/ This is a link to the first one, so if you go there you can find the links to 'next' to see the other entries.
Sorry for the very late reply! You'll need to check with Cunard on the weight restriction - I know it's more than 30 lbs. Our larger dog was 30kg at the time of sailing.
Thanks for the video! I saw you posted a link to your blog but I'm not able to open your website. I've tried different browsers and checked my browser settings. Could you possibly email me the blog? I'm so curious to read the four parts!
Hi Kylie, I am having issues with my website right now - sorry! I can't even access the content to send you. Maybe try again in a month or so. If you have any specificQs, I can try and answer here. Thanks, M
HI Kylie, here is the link to the blog - it's up again! michellebinkley.com/thoughts/
Do the dogs only get let out when their owners are around?
On our crossings after a day or so, some Owners were okay if the Kennel Masters let their dogs out without them (the Owners) being there. I think it depends on your dog's demeanour and your comfort level. We weren't comfortable with it, but we were in the kennels as much as possible. Some Owners weren't there very often, so the Kennel Masters watched them.
Not me thinking I could take my dog on a cruise and she can’t even stay with me 🥺
Cruises could offer so much better accommodations for CAT owners! We want to retire to France one day but won’t until all 3 of our cats have crossed the rainbow 🌈 bridge. Same area as dogs and only 1 hr out with owner is such absolute bullshit for that cost. Real service is own cabin with a do not disturb sign and maid service wouldn’t have to “worry” about the cats. This is all fine for dogs, I suppose but no reason to not be more accommodating for cats.
Hi Dana - I agree with you. I think the cats should be allowed in the cabins with the Owners. I think they could also let the cats out more frequently in the kennels to be in the interior lounge area, then the dogs can be outside - but I guess it would depend on the weather.
So the prices of taking animals is so terrifying that it gets no mention? Yikes!
Where can we have more info ?
I suggest calling Cunard and asking to speak to the Kennels.
@@michybinkley txs for update 🙏
Anyone crossing with cats? I've a trained service cat (seizure alert)--however recognize this is VERY rare. I've footage proving it, but you'd have to know what to look for to recognize the alert behavior. I go nowhere without Mrs Jones. But lately, this means I pretty much go NO WHERE. See, I need Mrs Jones to sleep WITH me, because she tells me with her behavior whether I need a rest, or a doctor.
We want yes in case take here in2 our suite
7 days in such small dog area is pretty bad. There are small ferries that provide larger areas for your dogs for just a 2 day trip.
I was expecting to see something alot better for such a ship and price. Pathetic.
Hi, can you name some of those ferries? Any experiences, recommendations for using other than QM2 ?
@@gezak9209 I was talking about ferries that make shorter trips than this. I don´t know any that crosses the atlantic.
You may want to contact QM2 and check if this is the real only area for dogs or are dogs able to walk in some other areas maybe, just to make sure
Southampton to New York in 2 days on a small ferry you’re at the noise up Gen Zod either that or you’re a Walter Mitty thanks for the laugh
Gen ZoD are you not getting mixed up with small ferries and Donald Campbell,s Bluebird
@@gezak9209 Not for the Atlantic crossing unfortunately
If I’m spending $50,000.00 on a suite my husky moomie will be sleeping on his own bed in the suite! And definitely not inside a tiny cage!
get em rich guy
Thank you for preventing me from taking my dog on here. The kennels are awful and there's no grass or play area. I wouldn’t subject my dog to these conditions. Completely different to the promotional video from the company.
Thanks for your opinion. I made this video 5 years ago - maybe things have changed since then.
I was under the impression the kennels were big luxury runs. This looks awful. They barely have room to move. And there is nowhere for dogs to potty except a fire hydrant?
Kennels are so cruel for a dog used to it's owners attention