TRAVELLING BY FERRY WITH A PET
If you are travelling with your 4-legged friend, you will be happy to know that all ferry companies allow
pets on board, but certain regulations apply.
- Passengers must specify at the time of booking that they will be travelling with a pet.
- Your pet must have an valid pet passport
- Pets cannot travel unaccompanied.
- Pet owners are responsible for their pet’s care, safety and hygiene.
- Pet owners are solely responsible for any possible harm or damage caused by their pet to any third party.
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.
Depending on the company and ship you are travelling with, you will find special facilities (kennels) on board
for dogs and cats, while some companies also offer a specific number of cabins where pets are allowed (pet cabins).
Other pets such as hamsters, birds, rabbits are allowed also but must remain in their carriers/cages at all times.
Pets are not allowed in common areas of the ship, unless they remain in a pet carrier/cage or they are on a leash
and wear a muzzle. When not in a carrier bag/cage or in a pet cabin, you are required to accompany your pet
at all times.
Cabins where pets are allowed are indicated as PET CABINS in the online booking system.
Select the ferry company you are travelling with to find out more pets on board and the possible charges:
MINOAN LINES
Minoan Lines provide kennels on board all of their ships on international and domestic routes which are free of charge.
All ships on international routes offer a specific number of cabins where pets are allowed.
On domestic routes, pet cabins are available on the ships Knossos Palace, Festos Palace and Kydon Palace.
ANEK-SUPERFAST
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.
PET CHARGES |
ADRIATIC ROUTES |
CRETAN ROUTES |
Per pet / per way |
Per pet / per way |
PET IN CABIN |
50€ |
free |
PET IN KENNEL |
20€ |
free |
PET ON DECK |
free |
free |
GRIMALDI LINES
All pets listed in Annex I of Reg. (EU) 576/2013, can travel on board Grimaldi Lines ships in safety and comfort,
in the designated kennels or in the Pet cabins with their owners.
For cats and dogs only, there are kennels on board for their stay, while other animals (rabbits, birds, reptiles, etc.)
must travel in carriers or cages owned by the passenger.
If you want to bring your pet in the cabin with you, you are required to purchase the pet kit which costs €10 per cabin per leg.
This on-board service makes any type of cabin accessible to animals, allowing passengers to keep their 4-legged
friend with them throughout the trip and at the same time manage the accommodation with the necessary care
and hygiene.
In particular, the cabin for which the pet kit is purchased is equipped with a specific bed kit and, after use,
undergoes an end-of-trip cleaning treatment suitable for the presence of animals. The customer who chooses
this type of cabin will also find the special Welcome Bag inside, consisting of:
• a cotton bag with the Grimaldi Lines logo
• a 60 � 90 absorbent sleeper
• a bowl in waterproof material with the Grimaldi Lines logo
• a roll of 15 biodegradable sanitary bags 23 � 33 cm
Please note that this offer cannot be applied to last minute bookings.
Each cabin can accommodate up to 3 pets.
A-SHIPS
With A-Ships, there is a charge of 20€ per pet payable at the port office on the day of embarkation.
Upon request small pets may be allowed in cabins. You will also find a number of kennels available on board,
but be sure to board early in order to find a space for your four-legged friend. If all kennels are occupied,
owners must remain on the open deck with their pet.
VENTOURIS FERRIES
With Ventouris Ferries Lines, your pet can travel at no extra charge. You will find a number of kennels available on board,
but be sure to board early in order to find a space for your four-legged friend. If all kennels are occupied, owners must remain
on the open deck with their pet.
BLUE STAR FERRIES
FERRIES TO THE CYCLADES, DODECANESE, NORTH AEGEAN, SPORADES & SARONIC ISLANDS
A limited number of Pet cabins are available on board. It is necessary to reserve these cabins in advance if you plan on travelling with your pet.
Should these be fully booked, a small number of kennels are also available, except for the FLYING DOLPHIN ships, where pets can only be
transported in a pet carrier for small pets up to 10 kg. Special areas for the pets’ daily hygiene are available on board (except for the
FLYING DOLPHIN ships).
FERRIES TO CRETE
Pets can travel in Pet Cabins or in the specially designed kennels on the ship's deck. Due to the limited number of Pet cabins,
it is necessary to reserve them in advance if you plan on travelling with your pet.
Special areas for the pets’ daily hygiene are available on board.
AEGEON PELAGOS
Pets can travel in Pet Cabins or in the specially designed kennels on the ship's deck. Due to the limited number of Pet cabins,
it is necessary to reserve them in advance if you plan on travelling with your pet.
ALPHA LINES
With Alpha Lines, your pet can travel at no extra charge. You will find a number of kennels available on board,
but be sure to board early in order to find a space for your four-legged friend. If all kennels are occupied, owners must remain
on the open deck with their pet.
ANE KALYMNOU
With ANE Kalymnou, your pet can travel at no extra charge. You will find a number of kennels available on board,
but be sure to board early in order to find a space for your four-legged friend. If all kennels are occupied, owners must remain
on the open deck with their pet.
GOLDEN STAR FERRIES
Pets can travel in Pet Cabins or in the specially designed kennels on the ship's deck. Due to the limited number of Pet cabins,
it is necessary to reserve them in advance if you plan on travelling with your pet.
FAST FERRIES
With Fast Ferries, your pet can travel at no extra charge. You will find a number of kennels available on board,
but be sure to board early in order to find a space for your four-legged friend. If all kennels are occupied, owners must remain
on the open deck with their pet.
AEGEAN FLYING DOLPHINS
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 in a pet carrier or cage.
LEVANTE FERRIES
Pets remain a designated pet area on board throughout the trip. Only small sized pets are allowed in the cabins with their owners
as long as they are in pet carriers or cages.
DODEKANISOS FLYING DOLPHINS
With Dodekanissos Flying Dolphins, your pet can travel at no extra charge. You will find a number of kennels available on board,
but be sure to board early in order to find a space for your four-legged friend. If all kennels are occupied, owners must remain
on the open deck with their pet.
ZANTE FERRIES
With Zante Ferries, your pet can travel at no extra charge. You will find a number of kennels available on board, so be sure
to board early in order to find a space for your four-legged friend. Owners can also bring small pets on deck.
AEGEAN SPEED LINES
With Aegean Speed Lines, your pet can travel at no extra charge. You will find a number of kennels available on board, but be sure
to board early in order to find a space for your four-legged friend. If all kennels are occupied, owners must remain on the open
deck with their pet.
DODEKANISOS SEAWAYS
With Aegean Speed Lines, your pet can travel at no extra charge. You will find a number of kennels available on board, but be sure
to board early in order to find a space for your four-legged friend. If all kennels are occupied, owners must remain on the open
deck with their pet.
ANES FERRIES
Pets must remain in the specially designed spaces (kennels) on board. Smaller pet (<10kg) can remain with their owners in a pet carrier or cage.
Pets not travelling in a pet carrier should be on a leash and wear a muzzle at all times.