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Yes. Even these days cruises are catering to specialty markets, so it must be lucrative. I think a cruise for dog owners would really be a nice thing. I just hope they would allow non dog owners aboard.
Just imagine someone on the poopdeck slipping and falling on a leftover present. The cruise line would have a major lawsuit.
And I agree with others, the odors, the fur, allergies, the unexpected jump on your lap, sniffing, nipping, barking, and/or whatever else dogs (and cats) do would make the cruise un-desireable.
Animals in unfamiliar surroundings can act much differently than at home where they feel more comfortable.
Yes. Even these days cruises are catering to specialty markets, so it must be lucrative. I think a cruise for dog owners would really be a nice thing. I just hope they would allow non dog owners aboard.
I can't imagine a cruise line ever offering a group cruise to a group who wanted to bring their dogs or cats along. It would have to be a whole ship charter. I can't imagine any of the luxury lines allowing pets in rooms (or the majority of people posting that they want to bring their pet along paying a minimum of $4000 per week per passenger), which means that you'd have to charter a larger ship, and I don't see there ever being a market for 1500+ cabins with pets and a $1000 or more extra fee per cabin for deep cleaning and missing two sailing days to accomplish it at the end of the cruise.
I can't imagine a cruise line ever offering a group cruise to a group who wanted to bring their dogs or cats along. It would have to be a whole ship charter. I can't imagine any of the luxury lines allowing pets in rooms (or the majority of people posting that they want to bring their pet along paying a minimum of $4000 per week per passenger), which means that you'd have to charter a larger ship, and I don't see there ever being a market for 1500+ cabins with pets and a $1000 or more extra fee per cabin for deep cleaning and missing two sailing days to accomplish it at the end of the cruise.
I don't know. They certainly try to clean ships well to prevent virus spreading.
Cats are unpredictable and notoriously hard to manage if spooked. They also squirm and can get out of a harness unless the harness is excessively tight.
Dogs, on the other hand, are bigger and most that I come in contact with in my neighborhood are very well behaved. Better than kids.
A cruise would be nice, but I especially think a crossing would be sensible because a cat or two can be transported under airplane seats by a couple. There is no SAFE way of transporting dogs across the ocean, to my knowledge.
Cunard crossings of the Atlantic are actually cheaper than most airfare for people. Whoopie Goldberg used to travel across with her personal bus as baggage.
Almost everyone has a "cause". You don't seem to be an exception. I'm sure you will be surprised to learn that not all people share your love for cats and dogs.
I don't even stay in motels, that advertise "Pets Welcome". I certainly will never cruise with pet dogs or cats on board.
Almost everyone has a "cause". You don't seem to be an exception. I'm sure you will be surprised to learn that not all people share your love for cats and dogs.
I don't even stay in motels, that advertise "Pets Welcome". I certainly will never cruise with pet dogs or cats on board.
But, nobody's asking you to.
I would like crossings allowing dogs, though.
I would also appreciate specialty cruises allowing dogs.
I imagine that these things would be advertised as such. You could avoid them. They have gay cruises and psychic themed cruises, etc. They don't appeal to everyone, and that's fine. Just as restaurants have vegetarian and Kosher dishes, it's a specialty market.
I'm sorry that you're allergic. I have a problem with dairy and mold, which includes certain cheeses and mushrooms.
I would also appreciate specialty cruises allowing dogs.
I imagine that these things would be advertised as such. You could avoid them. They have gay cruises and psychic themed cruises, etc. They don't appeal to everyone, and that's fine. Just as restaurants have vegetarian and Kosher dishes, it's a specialty market.
I'm sorry that you're allergic. I have a problem with dairy and mold, which includes certain cheeses and mushrooms.
The difference is that those other theme cruises don't leave behind smells and allergens. You can avoid eating foods with cheese and mushrooms, someone assigned a cabin a dog or cat had slept in prior doesn't have that option.
Perhaps someone mentioned this but will tell you, as someone who has worked for cruise lines in the past, the only way you are allowed to bring your pet on board is if that pet is a certified service animal.
A cruise is not a good place for a pet.
As for Cunard and their idea, don't see it going off that well. More people are going to travel withOUT their pets than those who are.
Frankly, it is not a good idea to cruise with your pets. To think that it is ok is very naive thinking.
The difference is that those other theme cruises don't leave behind smells and allergens. You can avoid eating foods with cheese and mushrooms, someone assigned a cabin a dog or cat had slept in prior doesn't have that option.
But those cabins are cleaned, especially now that there are all these strange viruses aboard ships.
With all due respect, the world is not going to change for we few who have problems. It is up to us to be proactive and to to our best to avoid those bad situations.
I am not advocating that every ship be dog friendly. Just some, and only if it increases the market. I think it might. I also think there should be a way for people with homes both in Europe and the US (lucky dogs) to bring their dogs over with them in a safe way. Maybe if ships did this the airlines would start being more careful.
Perhaps someone mentioned this but will tell you, as someone who has worked for cruise lines in the past, the only way you are allowed to bring your pet on board is if that pet is a certified service animal.
A cruise is not a good place for a pet.
As for Cunard and their idea, don't see it going off that well. More people are going to travel withOUT their pets than those who are.
Frankly, it is not a good idea to cruise with your pets. To think that it is ok is very naive thinking.
My primary naive thought is not cruising with Fido for pleasure, but just having a way to safely get him across the pond.
I don't have a dog, but sympathize with their owners. I would also love to be on a cruise with dogs.
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