Hi greg,
Poor Marley! I've been following your questions regarding getting
from Boston to Aruba with your wonderful Polish Sheep Dog and see that
you've been able to make arrangements from Boston to Miami, but need
to do the final leg of your trip to Aruba.
Here are my findings. You can take Marley on one cruise line however,
the accomodations are not going to be in your room. Dogs are are
required to stay in a limited number of kennels that can hold up to
about a mid-size dog. The size of the kennel is: 33"x33"x29" which
will be adequate.
There are 12 kennels, so reservations are limited. The good news is
you are permitted visting hours with your pet. And the pets are
exercised daily. The visiting hours are a total of 6 hours and you
are generally permitted to make arrangements for more hours with the
attendant.
All details on cruise ship travel are provided below.
Another option is traveling by charter boat from Miami to Aruba. If
you choose this mode of travel be sure to have a lifejacket
specifically for Marley.
PMYachts goes to Aruba
http://pmyachts.com/main.html
call us: (401) 849-9242
In addition, American Airlines (going from Miami to Aruba) allows pets
onboard IF the pet is small and can be stored underneath your feet.
This won't be possible with Marley due to the size of the underneath
space which only allows a carry on kennel 23"long X 13" wide X 9"H.
Pets are also not permitted to travel in extreme heat from May through
September 15th.
I spoke directly with American Airlines regarding Marley, asking if it
would be 'inhumane' to put the dog in the pressurized cabin. This is
strictly your choice not to do so, but people do this all the time.
Pets are last on the plane and first taken out. The charge is $80 one
way.
http://www.americanairlines.com
Reservations: 800-433-7300 Daily direct Flights to Aruba from Miami,
JFK New York, and San Juan
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No matter what you choose to do, please be aware that when going to
the Carribean you'll need certain documents:
http://www.dogfriendly.com/server/travel/info/customs/travelcustoms.shtml#carribean
Carribean - Aruba
"We still need to confirm this policy which states: Valid Rabies &
Health Certificate required. No pets allowed from South & Central
America."
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/caribbean/aruba/printable.htm
Facts for the Traveler
"Visas: Aruba is no stickler for visas. US and Canadian citizens can
visit with proof of citizenship, such as a photo ID and a birth
certificate. Most other nationalities require just a passport. A
roundtrip or onward ticket is required of all visitors."
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Getting There & Away
"Most visitors arrive on charter flights from the US and Canada, but
if you're traveling independently, American Airlines and Aruba
Airlines have flights between the island and New York and Miami."
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Aruba has airlines which come and go from areas in the US. Each one
has specific guidelines on pet travel. I wasn't able to contact each
directly by phone, however the information is available to you if you
make the contact.
Aruba
http://www.infoairports.com/america/aruba/
List of Aruba Airlines
http://www.infoairports.com/america/aruba/airlines.html
Ameri Star
America West Airlines
American Airlines - http://www.amrcorp.com/facts/sheets/pets.htm
American Eagle
American Trans Air
Ameriflight - http://www.ameriflight.com/
Atlantic Airlines - http://www.atlanticair.com/pets.html
Atlantic Coast Airlines
Atlantis Cargo - http://www.atlantis-air.com/atlantis_airways_001.htm
Delta Air Lines
DHL Airways
United Airlines
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http://www.dogfriendly.com/server/travel/shiptravel/shiptravel.shtml
The Current Ship Option Available from the United States to Europe
"Currently the only ship we know of that can transport a dog between
the U.S. and Europe is the QE2, but please talk to them about any
possible quarantine restrictions. Pets are not allowed in the room
cabin with you. They are required to stay in a limited number of
kennels that can hold up to about a mid-size dog. I believe you can
visit with your dog once or twice a day. Click here for the Cunard/QE2
web site."
http://www.cunard.com/
http://www.cunard.com/Destinations/TheAmericas/TheAmericas.asp?Active=America
"Somehow the Americas seem more inviting from the deck of an ocean
liner. The sky seems bluer. The seas are more tranquil than you ever
imagined. Go ahead and swim, snorkel or splash on sunny Caribbean
islands. Cunardıs legendary cruises also..."
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Hugs For Homeless Animals
http://www.h4ha.org/care/traveltips.html
Cruise Lines
"Many readers, like Susan B. of Lakeland, FL, and Michael D. of Staten
Island, NY, are curious as to whether any cruise lines allow dogs to
travel with them. With the exception of service animals, no major
cruise ships allow dogs in the cabin with people. However, Cunard's
transatlantic QE2 allows small dogs in the ship's kennels (dogs are
not allowed in the cabin). The dog must be fairly small as the kennels
are only 33"x33"x29". The kennel has visiting hours three times per
day."
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Pets On The Go
http://www.petsonthego.com/transcruischrtr.html#anchor
"We are often asked about which cruise lines and charter outfits
accept pets. The answer is simple there really aren't any cruise ships
that permit pets, but there are a number of charter outfits and small
sightseeing companies that do welcome well-behaved, sea-worthy pets.
The following is an overview of their policies and restrictions.
While there is one cruise line that will tolerate pets, there are many
reasons that cruise lines cannot accept them. Most of the countries
the cruise ships visit have strict quarantine or entry requirements
for pets. Secondly, cruise ships generally have very strict health
codes to follow as well as poor accommodation configurations for pets
separate areas where pets can exercise, relieve themselves, etc.
The only cruise line that accepts pets is Cunard's QE2; however, they
do so on a very limited basis. Before you leap at the chance to cruise
with your pet, you might want to read the fine print. This following
is the official word from the cruise line:
The QE2 only accepts pets on transatlantic crossings, but not on the
first or last Transatlantic crossing of the year.
1. The kennel is located mid-ship on the Sun Deck.
2. There are 12 kennels (two levels of six).
3. Kennels can be used for cats, dogs and other small animals. It is
NOT normal procedure to put more than one animal in a kennel, but it
would be the responsibility of the owner if they insisted.
4. Food is provided and the kennel attendant can prepare any special
requirements.
5. The shielded open-deck area, fitted with a lamppost and a fire
hydrant, is available to exercise pets. Animals are not permitted on
any other open deck, public area or stateroom.
6. Prior to sailing, necessary documentation must be presented to the
ship before livestock can travel.
7. Passengers may provide own bed/bedding for their pets.
8. Pets are kept in the kennel during the crossing and regularly
exercised.
Visiting Hours: The kennel's visiting hours is as follows, however
with prior arrangement it is possible for the attendant to be in the
kennels outside of these hours to open the cage:
7:30 AM - 9:30 a.m.
11:00 AM - 12:00 p.m.
3:30 PM - 6:30 p.m."
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Finally, hiring a private charter plane is also an option, however the
cost is quite extreme.
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Google search:
miami to aruba medium sized dog cruise line
travel with dog by plane
phone calls made to airline
personal experience traveling with my Afghan Hound Chicago to
Pittsburgh by plane
More pet travel information at the following Google Answers sites:
http://answers.google.com/answers/main?cmd=threadview&id=237193
http://answers.google.com/answers/main?cmd=threadview&id=217492
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Best regards,
tlspiegel |
