General provisions for the transport of pets by ferry
Pets are always allowed on the ferry, but under certain conditions, which may differ depending on the company. The ticket for their entry on board should not even always be bought. In any case, for international crossings it is always necessary to have a European passport (European Pet Passport), for those in Italy, especially for shorter crossings, registration with the dog registry (tattoo or microchip), the veterinary medical certificate of good health and the vaccination booklet. But let’s see below how the different shipping companies of the Mediterranean regulate the journey of dogs, cats, etc. There are also restrictions for attack dogs and guard and defense dogs which may vary depanding on the country of destination. There are always exceptions for bling guide dogs. The health regulations of the competent authorities apply to all companies. They must never cause danger or disturbance to passengers or the ship and must never be left inside vehicles. Food, bowl also for water, hygiene, are always borne by the owners or carers.
Provisions of the various Mediterranean companies
The Medmar allows transportation with the purchase of the ticket, only on a leash (for dogs also the muzzle obligation) or in cages, far from the halls; on the routes to the islands of Ischia and Procida only small pets are allowed.
On Alilauro and Alicost boats the boarding of pets is allowed under the following conditions: for each passenger only one animal is allowed to board and it must be small or medium in size. Animals with a particularly large size could be accepted under special conditions such as not to cause nuisance or harm to passengers; dogs must be provided with a leash and muzzle; the presence of the animal must be reported upon purchase of the ticket, to which a surcharge will be applied.
Alilauro Gruson authorizes the boarding of dogs, with muzzle and leash, cats and small pets with cage or basket, upon payment of the fee and with a health or veterinary and anti-rabies certificate in particular for dogs, with the obligation to use the sun outdoor areas.
On the Moby the entry of pets is allowed is allowed by booking the cabins with access for animals where it is possible to take with you a maximum of three of them, while it is not in the lounge and common rooms; they are allowed on the external decks of the ship or, when available, in the special shelters. Dogs must be muzzled and leashed.
On the Snav the ticket for the pet must be made and it must be provided with the veterinary certification of good health as well as having carried out the prophylaxis for external parasites; dogs must be registered in the dog registry; all pets must travel in the kennel or in the dedicated cabins (maximum two per cabin).
On the Caremar vehicles it is allowed to transport dogs, cats and other small live animals, accompanying passengers. As usual dogs must be muzzled and leashed instead other small animals must be placed in cages or baskets.
The Liberty Lines allows the transport of small pets to be kept in special carriers; for medium or large dogs a leash and health certification are required; passengers with animals must stay in specially reserved areas or house them in the kennels on board.
With Tirrenia four-legged animals must have a ticket, a rabies vaccination document where due and a valid medical certificate; rabbits, hamsters, birds and small fishes must travel in a cage or carrier. Cabins with access for pets (maximum three) can be booked and the external decks are also accessible; they do not have access to common areas, nor to lounges and passenger lounges.
On the Gestour it is allowed to transport small pets in a cage or on a leash (for dogs a muzzle is also required) or in conditions such as not to cause damage or discomfort. However, they do not have access to the salons.
The NLG allows pets to be transported by paying the relative fee, with health or veterinary certificate stating that it is not affected by diseases and cages or baskets. For dogs, the certificate must also certify that the rabies vaccination has been completed and they must be muzzled and leashed.
The Travelmar allows the crossing by payment for dogs (leashed and muzzled), cats and other small pets (in a cage or basket), which must be kept out of the halls.
Laziomar allows the transport of small animals in arms or in special containers by paying the special ticket; dogs must have muzzle and leash, registration booklet and veterinary certificate of good health. May also be required vaccination carnet, anti-rabies vaccination certificate and third-party indemnity insurance policy.
BluNavy gives the possibility to bring, by payiment, only one pet and exclusively on the external decks; dogs must be fitted with a muzzle and leash or, alternatively, must remain in a carrier as for cats, such as cages for birds. Health certification attesting to the animal’s good health and vaccination booklet may be requested (these documents must not have been issued more than 90 days before departure).
Anek Lines has boxes and cabins for animals, which must be declared at the time of booking and which can only go out in the external spaces of the ships, with a leash and muzzle; the health card is important (European citizens are also required to have the EU Pet Passport); rabies vaccination is mandatory for dogs, cats and ferrets.
Superfast Ferries has pet boxes and cabins, which must travel with a booklet and even a passport if the owners are resident in the EU. Vaccination against rabies for dogs, cats and ferrets; they cannot stay indoors and must be muzzled and leashed.
Jadrolinija allows the free transport of small pets in the salons, exclusively in a special bag (only one per passenger), with a maximum size of 45 x 35 x 25 cm with a waterproof bottom; the total weight of the bag with the animal should not exceed eight kilograms. For all other categories of pets, catamaran transport is allowed only if there are boxes on the open deck which must be booked and paid for. On the ferries, instead, the transport of pets is free and you have to stay on the open deck.
Minoan Lines accepts pets on board both in the special pet friendly cabins and in the special area; they can only be accompanied on the external decks; smaller animals such as rabbits, hamsters, birds and minnows must be placed in a pet carrier and are not entitled to a place in the animal shelters.
Adria Ferries offers cabins that can accommodate them, cleaning and welcome kits, specific outdoor areas for walks and kennels on board; transport is free with international health certificate. Muzzle and leash for dogs are required as cages for cats and other pets.
Ventouris Ferries has special boxes for pets which must be booked. Health card and passport (for those whose owner is an EU citizen) are required; animals are not allowed in the internal areas of ships.
On the Toremar are accepted dogs (with leash and muzzle), cats and other small animals in cages or baskets on the external decks or, if available, in the shelters.
On Siremar ferries you can bring dogs with muzzle and leash – cats and other small animals in cages or baskets; passengers with animals must stay in the designated areas or lodge them in kennels on board if available.
Grimaldi Lines offers both cages for dogs and cats (other animals must be stored in cases or carriers by the owner) and the pet kit. This service, once booked, makes any cabin usable together with your little friend (maximum three animals per cabin). You can only go on the external decks for a walks with your four-legged friends equipped with a leash and muzzle. The European passport (PET) is required for travel between countries in the Schengen area or from a Schengen country to a non-Schengen country; while for national ones you need to bring your pets registration in the animals registry and good health veterinary certificate.
On the Corsica Ferries – Sardinia Ferries ferries, pets are allowed under the following conditions: availability of a vaccination and good health certificate that is no more than three months old; for Corsica and the Balearics animals must be older than 15 weeks and needs microchip or tattoo and EU passport; for the Balearic Islands, anti-rabies vaccination is also needed. They can walk anywhere in the owner company but in the appropriate cages or, if dogs, with a leash and muzzle.
Some GNV ferries offer the special 4-legged Friends Cabin, in any case it is possible to include pets in the ticket booking; dogs and cats can also take advantage of specific accommodations, while others must be embarked in the carrier. The health booklet, the certificate of vaccination and good health are mandatory. Outside there are areas intended for their walks; do not forget a leash and muzzle, shovel and hygienic bags.
